Research And Development Technician

Akkodis is seeking a R&D Technician in for a 6-month Contract position with a client located in Arden Hills MN

Pay Range : $24 / hr. - $29 / hr. (The rate may be negotiable based on experience, education, geographic location, and other factors.)

Job Details :

Most testing is mechanical in nature - pull testing, flex testing, torque testing, extension / retraction testing with some high voltage / current testing.

Most testing is semi-automated with meticulous setup requirements.

Electrical / mechanical troubleshooting is uncommon.

Attention to detail and the ability to follow protocols and capture data accurately is a must.

PC knowledge / experience with Microsoft Word, Excel and file sharing / saving abilities is also required.

This role will involve R&D testing of medical products (leads and catheters).

A wide range of tests could be performed including x-ray analysis, tensile testing, fatigue testing, and electrical testing.

Exact assignment will depend on candidate skills and aptitude.

Some testing could be repetitious in nature for short periods; however, there will be a variety of tests and candidate versatility will be important.

Quality Systems Duties & Responsibilities :

Build quality into all aspects of their work by maintaining compliance to all quality requirements.

Education / Experience / Skills :

The ideal candidate will have knowledge of and experience in use of test equipment relating to tensile testing, microscope measurement and electrical measurement systems, etc.

However, if the candidate has past experience operating any type of complex equipment, many of these things can be learned on the job.

This position requires a high degree of independence and the ability to read and interpret direction.

Qualifications :

AA Degree or equivalent work experience in related discipline (assembler, operator, test technician) and 1 year of related experience.

4-year degree applicants such as mechanical / electrical engineers will not be considered.

If you are interested in this R&D Technician II job in Arden Hills, MN please contact Ashish Rajput at 610-484-2191 or ashish.rajput@akkodisgroup.com. For other opportunities available at Akkodis, go to

Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, an EAP program, commuter benefits, and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees with the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave, including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable. Disclaimer : These benefit offerings do not apply to client-recruited jobs and jobs that are direct hires to a client.

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• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance