Some opportunities happen only once in a lifetime – like choosing a position where you have the chance to change lives. BiVACOR is a preclinical stage medical device company developing the BiVACOR Total Artificial Heart (TAH), the first long-term therapy for patients with severe heart failure. We're a team of hard-working, high performing specialists looking to grow our Huntington Beach, CA location and hire an Electronics Assembler & Test Technician. Come join the team where technical and business minds collaborate to focus on Replacing Hearts and Restoring Lives.

The Electronics Assembler & Test Technician (EATT) primary activities will be around the assembly and run-in testing of the electrical and electronic components of the BiVACOR implantable artificial heart and patient controller. Applicants must have experience with PCB Boards, Electronic Inspection & Hand Soldering.

The EATT reports to the Senior Electrical Engineer and will work closely with the engineering, quality, manufacturing, systems verification, and validation teams. The technician will support the fabrication, assembly and testing of models, equipment, fixtures, prototype, and clinical devices.

Located in Huntington Beach (CA), BiVACOR is looking for motivated and flexible team members, who are keen to contribute to this active and dynamic project. Strong organizational, time management, and technical skills paired with an analytical and problem-solving thinking in a deadline driven environment is needed.

BiVACOR is looking for a motivated team member who is keen to contribute to this early stage and dynamic project. This role requires creativity and strong organizational talent. Being able to find optimized solutions in a multidisciplinary and dynamic development will be vital to the project's success.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Read and interpret electrical and electronic circuit blueprints, diagrams, schematics and specifications.

• Build products whilst complying to environmental controls, hygiene, procedures, and work instructions.

• Assemble and evaluate electrical and electronic wiring and products using hand tools (such as solder) and specifications.

• Develop assembly and test fixtures in accordance with work instructions.

• Inspect supplier components against quality inspection documentation.

• Test, inspect and measure finished products, components, and devices for function, operation, and accuracy to verify compliance to functional specifications according to established procedures, work instructions, and test protocols.

• Disassemble defective parts and components and install or connect new or replacement components per established work instructions.

• Troubleshoot, adjust or repair, and perform root cause analysis on finished products, components, or parts.

• Provide engineers with verbal status reports.

• Prepare documentation such as red-lined work instructions, rework instructions, assembly and test checklists, assembly records and reports on test and assembly findings – including provision of interpretive commentary and analysis as necessary

• Assist engineers with the creation, modification, review and processing of work instructions, assembly drawings and processes, protocols, reports, records, and design change orders.

• Work with the team and suppliers/vendors to report manufacturing issues and process improvements.

• Maintain laboratory facilities to the company’s quality, safety and departmental policies and standards.

• Support prototype testing assignments under general supervision of engineers.

• Work independently to accomplish assigned tasks and responsibilities, and report progress and status of assignments to supervisor.

• Assist quality and purchasing team with maintenance of inventory logs.
  

REQUIREMENTS

• Associate degree in Electrical Engineering Technology (EET) or Mechanical Engineering Technology (MET) or higher preferred.

• Certifications in Electrical and Electronic Inspection & Hand Soldering (such as IPC-A-610, IPC-A-620)
  

• 3+ years’ industry experience in assembling devices from engineering drawings and work instructions in the medical device or comparable regulated industry.

• 3+ years’ experience with electronic analog and digital circuitry and understanding of electronic and electro-mechanical devices, electrical schematics, and mechanical system drawings and diagrams.

• Experience working with PCB Boards required.

• Strong debugging/troubleshooting experience using standard laboratory equipment such as multimeters, oscilloscopes, bench-top power supplies, and signal generators.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Occasional travel may be required, up to 2 weeks per year.

Compensation Range: $ 28.00 – 34.00/hr + bonus + benefits

The above represents the expected salary range for this job requisition. Ultimately, in determining pay, we’ll consider job location, experience, and other job-related factors.

BiVACOR offers a competitive compensation package to include a 401k with match, generous time off, a choice of healthcare coverage plans and an array of other benefits. In addition, this position will be eligible for short-term and long-term incentive programs.

About the Company

BiVACOR® is a preclinical stage medical device company developing the BiVACOR Total Artificial Heart (TAH), the first long-term therapy for patients with severe heart failure. The TAH is designed to replace the complete function of the native heart and address the global unmet need of patients with end-stage heart failure (HF) by providing a next generation life-extending solution.

Headquartered in Houston, TX with an engineering office in Huntington Beach, CA, and an international office in Brisbane, Australia, BiVACOR was founded in 2008 by a team of internationally renowned biomedical engineers and cardiac surgeons, including Chief Technical Officer, Daniel Timms PhD and Chief Surgical Officer, William Cohn MD. The original IP was developed by Daniel Timms who continues to collaborate with various researchers and institutes in Australia. Our highly driven and performing team has complementary science and business minds to focus on “Replacing Hearts and Restoring Lives”.

Today, BiVACOR has a robust collaborative network that extends nationally and internationally and boasts a team of world-class engineers, medical specialists, and business executives fervent to advance this ground-breaking technology. Core to us and our culture is collaboration, working hard and recognising those around us.

BiVACOR is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Our employment decisions are based on individual qualifications, job requirements and business needs without regard to race, color, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, age, religion, disability, citizenship status, national origin, pregnancy, veteran status and or any other legally protected characteristics. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodation, if you need an accommodation to complete the application process, please email HR@BiVACOR.com

BiVACOR does not accept profiles or resumes from recruiting firms without a binding written agreement. Any unsolicited submission of services and or resumes in no way creates an obligation or duty by BiVACOR, implied or otherwise.