Product Development Technician

September 10, 2024

Nordson

Galway

FULL TIME

Nordson MEDICAL designs, engineers and manufactures complex devices and components with applications in wound healing, surgical and minimally invasive, fluid management, pulmonology and interventional and structural heart. Our pioneering Advanced Polymers team was the first to manufacture and supply medical balloons to the medical device industry. Nordson MEDICAL works with doctors, start-ups and large medical companies around the world at any point in the product lifecycle, from concept to launch and beyond.

Job Description:
The Product Development Technician will participate as a team member in the product development process from concept through to market introduction of new single-use medical device technologies for client companies. They will be involved in design, development and building of devices within the project team.
Job duties and responsibilities:

Design & develop delivery systems for client companies
Assemble, test & package complex mechanical devices following written & verbal instructions.
Work with Engineers to design & develop assembly methods
Maintain accurate work records such as engineering notebooks and routers
Train assemblers, technicians, & engineers in assembly methods
Maintain accurate inventory records
Assist with in-process testing to assure product meets specification
Operates computer, laboratory & manufacturing equipment to test & develop prototype products
Keep work areas clean and organized as per required procedures.
Assist in maintaining traceability of products.
Work with team members to maximize productivity and efficiency.
Follow all company rules and policies.
Follow all safety rules, Quality and ISO requirements.
Implement good working practices and procedures.
Assure that all products are built to the highest standard of quality.

Education and Experience Requirements

Technical Diploma advantageous
Braiding and lamination experience desirable
Balloon Catheter development or manufacturing experience desirable

Skills and Abilities

Excellent communication skills and organisation skills.
Able to interact with client companies in a professional manner
Able and willing to work in a controlled environment and cleanroom assembly area
Able to understand and follow mechanical assembly drawings
Able to understand and follow written instructions
Able to use assemble equipment such as a braider, laminator, spot welder (training will be provided)
Able to work with minimum supervision
Attention to detail is a necessity, the ability to demonstrate sound judgement/rational.
Highly motivated and the ability to work within a team-based environment, flexibly and willing to learn.