Technician, Metrology
Job Requisition #: 12272
Date Posted: 01/25/2012
Category: Metrology
Location: Sylmar - CA - USA
About Us
Our teams produce game-changing ideas and life-changing results. A career at St. Jude Medical puts you on the leading edge of medical technology, working for a company driven by its entrepreneurial culture and its passion for quality. Isn't this the kind of change you would like in your life?
We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We currently have this position open at our Cardiac Rhythm Management business unit, located in the suburbs of Los Angeles:
Job Overview
Working under general supervision, performs operational checks, preventative maintenance checks and accuracy verifications of measurement and test equipment used in production, and research and development (R&D). Takes initiative to ensure work is done accurately and completely. Performs assignments and solves problems that may have a variety of solutions. Adapts work methods to different situations. Applies existing work methods to different known situations. Problems involve recurring, routine situations; usually refers more complex problems to supervisor or more senior level personnel.
Requirements/Education: High School diploma or equivalent, and Precision Measurement Electronics Lab (PMEL) certification in the U.S. military or equivalent electronics training. Typically a minimum of four or more years of progressively more responsible related work experience in the calibration of test equipment. Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of all aspects of the job, including the ability to set up and operate standard Metrology instruments, including oscilloscopes, counters, function generators, power supplies, and related equipment. Established eye-hand coordination, the capability to work with small precision devices and frequently used hand tools, a comprehensive knowledge of the calibration and test equipment required, and the ability to work independently under minimal supervision. Incumbents are required to work cooperatively and productively with others. Incumbents must also be able to meet deadlines on multiple assignments and be able to operate in a diverse cross-functional team environment. Demonstrated ability to read, write and converse in technical terminology, and perform a range of mathematical calculations and measurements. Considerable interpersonal, communication, organizational skills are required. The ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English is also required; this requirement includes clear, understandable speech and demonstrated comprehension skills. The ability to successfully pass a reading comprehension pre-employment examination is mandatory. The demonstrated ability to understand and comply with applicable U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) regulations and Company operating procedures, processes, policies and rules is essential. The demonstrated ability to lift equipment weighing up to approximately seventy pounds in order to place them in storage racks or test stations. Must be able to maintain regular and predictable attendance; the ability work overtime is also required. Desired Requirements: An Associate’s degree in Metrology, Electronic Engineering Technology, equivalent trade school/military training, or comparable related experience. Demonstrated technical ingenuity and creativity to support/assist with calibration work.
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