Senior R&D Technician

Job Title: Senior R&D TechnicianLocation: Carlsbad, CA 92008 (Onsite)Duration: 6months W2 contract with high possibility of extension based on performance and depending on business needsPay Range: $40 to $46/Hour on W2Shift Timing: 6AM - 02:30 PM PST ( Flexibility with start time) Description: Support the research, development, prototyping, testing, and validation of medical devices, with emphasis on catheter-based technologies. Work closely with R&D engineers and cross-functional teams to translate product concepts into functional prototypes, develop and execute test methods, troubleshoot product and process issues, and support design verification and process validation activities.Key Responsibilities:Build, modify, and troubleshoot prototypes for catheter and delivery-system development.Perform dimensional, mechanical, functional, and performance testing using specialized inspection and laboratory equipment.Execute validation protocols and support development of test-method validation documentation.Provide technical input to engineers on product design, manufacturability, process optimization, and test results.Develop and improve prototype assembly processes using bonding, welding, coating, crimping, balloon processing, and other catheter-manufacturing techniques.Support equipment calibration, preventive maintenance, validation, troubleshooting, and general R&D lab operations.Support engineering changes, prototype tooling/fixtures, competitive product evaluations, and early manufacturing/process-development activities.Ideal Background: Extensive hands-on experience in medical-device R&D, particularly cardiovascular catheter development, prototype fabrication, mechanical/functional testing, and working within a regulated product-development environment. Strong technical leadership and the ability to independently support engineers from early proof-of-concept builds through testing, validation, and transfer-related activities.Quality Systems Duties and Responsibilities:Build Quality into all aspects of their work by maintaining compliance to all quality requirements.QualificationsHS Diploma6+ years of work experience in medical device or biotech industryBalloon catheter constructionBasic Microsoft Office proficiencyQuick learner, good with hands, strong communicatorIndependent problem solver with critical thinking skillsComfortable in a prototyping environment: questioning, challenging, revisiting, iteratingFlexibility to shift between tasks/projects when direction changesPreferred Qualification:Micro Product skills