Manufacturing Technician III - Element Science

MANUFACTURING TECHNICIAN III

THE COMPANY: 

Element Science, Inc. is a medical device and digital health company focused on developing solutions at the intersection of clinical-grade wearables, machine learning algorithms, and lifesaving therapies in order to address leading causes of death and hospitalization in patients with heart disease, primarily as they transition from the hospital-to-home. By putting the needs of patients and physicians first, our personalized digital devices, which are designed for function, comfort, and ease-of-use, aim to redefine the paradigm of care for these patients.  Our first product, a wearable patch defibrillator, is initially targeted at treating the more than 500,000 patients in the US with an elevated temporary risk of potentially experiencing a lethal heart rhythm.  Based in San Francisco, our funders include Third Rock Ventures, Google Ventures, Deerfield Healthcare, Qiming Venture Partners USA, Cormorant Asset Management, and Invus Opportunities.

SUMMARY OF ROLE:

Manufacturing Technician III provides daily support of processes, materials, and equipment in order to achieve production goals. The technician works with engineering to develop and improve manufacturing processes and works to implement changes. The technician will be responsible for qualifying, maintaining and troubleshooting equipment. Additionally, the technician may assist production team with manufacturing, as needed.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supports production to meet production goals
• Creates, updates, and maintains manufacturing & equipment documentation
• Performs equipment preventative maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Supports Quality with equipment calibration as needed
• Assists with process development and validation activities
• Helps transfer new products into manufacturing • Interfaces with vendors, as needed
• Understand the job specific quality system procedures and processes as defined in the Training Matrix and adhere to the requirements listed in those documents. If any of the procedure or process requirements are unclear or ambiguous, it is the responsibility of
  the employee to notify his/her supervisor or Quality Assurance
• Maintain corporate confidentiality at all times.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associate degree in a technical field preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in medical device industry preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills to work across the organization.
• Demonstrated ability to balance multiple priorities against aggressive deadlines while maintaining a high degree of quality.
• Must have excellent problem solving skills, ability to diagnose issues, find and test solutions.
• Soldering skills; familiarity with electronics and electrical components a plus.
• Experience with electromechanical devices and/or capital equipment a plus.
• Experience with SolidWorks a plus.

BENEFITS:

Element Science offers a very competitive salary and benefits package including, but not limited to:

• Stock Options
• 90% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Company-paid Basic Life Insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan (Traditional and Roth)
• Competitive Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• FSA (Flexible Spending Accounts)
• HSA (Health Savings Account)
• Employee Assistance Program through PEO

The salary for this exempt-level position will be based on experience and qualifications within an established pay range.

• Pay range: $58,000 - $65,000