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Mechanical Technician

CytoVale

CytoVale

Software Engineering
Washington, DC, USA
Posted on Saturday, April 27, 2024

Purpose:

We’re looking for a self-motivated mechanical technician to build, test, troubleshoot,

and repair Cytovale systems and associated hardware, including internal development

prototypes. You will be a key member of the Operations team and will facilitate product and

process improvement projects to improve the quality of Cytovale systems.

Responsibilities:

  • Test our IVD system in-house, following instructions provided by the engineering teams.
  • Perform troubleshooting and repairs of systems.
  • Organize and maintain our facilities, tools, and related supplies.
  • Provide feedback to engineers regarding build design and instructions.
  • Collaborate with our R&D and field service engineers to refine our technical documents, such as assembly standard operating procedures (SOPs) and test protocols
  • Provide feedback to engineers regarding design and process improvement projects.

Qualifications:

  • Proficiency with tools and equipment commonly used in a hardware manufacturing and
  • test environment, such as hand tools, power tools (electric/air), measurement tools, and
  • electrical tools (multimeter and similar)
  • 2+ years professional experience assembling and/or testing complex systems
  • Ability to occasionally move items weighing up to 50 lbs around the facility, with
  • reasonable accommodations
  • Proficiency in reading and comprehending technical documents, such as assembly
  • SOPs and test processes.
  • Ability to work from our San Francisco office 5 days a week
  • Knowledge of electrical circuits, mechanical components, and sensors commonly used
  • in IVD systems or automation systems is a plus
  • Good organizational skills as well as written/verbal communications skills

Working Conditions:

Onsite Role (5 days onsite)