Senior Lab Technician

Abiomed is a pioneer and global leader in healthcare technology and innovation, with a mission of Recovering Hearts & Saving Lives. With corporate headquarters in Danvers, Massachusetts, offices in Aachen & Berlin, Germany and Tokyo, Japan, Abiomed’s 1,500 employees form one of the fastest growing medical device companies in the world. We attract and retain exceptional talent with our collaborative culture, passion for our work, and a strong commitment to employee professional development.

Patients First | Innovation | Winning Culture | Heart Recovery

Breethe is seeking an experienced Laboratory Technician to join our team in the development of a portable artificial lung (ECMO). Responsibilities include supporting the development and manufacturing of a device containing digital controls, sensors, batteries, user controls/displays, pneumatics, fluidics, pump drives and other mechanical systems that communicate with blood and oxygen. This individual must have experience working as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Primary Responsibilities

• Electromechanical assembly, prototyping and fabrication.
• Inspection of mechanical components.
• Verification of specifications by measuring and testing.
• Development and assembly of test fixtures.
• Refinement of manufacturing processes.
• Support of laboratory operations and testing.
• Conduct experiments and collect data.
• Work as an integral member of the product development team throughout the product lifecycle, working with mechanical, electrical, software and firmware engineers.

Experience

• Five years of experience in a design, development, or manufacturing environment
• Engineering documentation, assembly drawings, manufacturing procedures
• Experience with electromechanical devices
• Ability to use a variety of machine and hand tools
• Good computer skills including Microsoft Office

Education Requirements

• Associates degree in a technical field, preferably electrical or mechanical

Personal Characteristics

• Team player attitude
• Excellent communication skills
• Self-starter
• Attention to detail and takes pride in their work

Abiomed is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse workforce. Abiomed will not discriminate against any worker or job applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy, gender reassignment, non-job related mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, military service, application for military service, or membership in any other category protected under law.