Title: Manufacturing Technician III Location: 600 Chesapeake Drive, Redwood City, CA 94063 Duration: 05 Month contract Shift: 7 am - 3:30 pm; Mon Fri (PST)
Job Description:
This position, reporting to a Mfg. Manager, is responsible for supporting Sonata System integration, and supporting Sonata System refurbishing in system manufacturing environment. The job responsibility includes hands-on Sonata System assembling and testing, refurbishing field returned systems, including but not limiting to in-process inspections and verifications of system component builds, supporting Sonata System accessory builds, and processing manufacturing work orders such as issuing and closing work orders using computer. In addition, the job responsibilities may include assisting R&D activity, participating meetings to improve production efficiency, building prototypes, etc.
Primary Responsibilities:
Manufacturing / Production Support: As part of the manufacturing team, the primary responsibility of a Manuf. Technician is to assemble, test and support production / manufacturing activity related to Sonata System integrations. The responsibility also includes inspections and verifications of system component builds, preparing manufacturing documentations for Sonata System builds, issuing and processing work orders using computer, supporting manufacturing where is required and needed resources to complete production builds (finished goods), preparing manufacturing documentations for refurbishing field returned systems, preparing manufacturing documentations for system accessory builds, and occasional assisting R&D to build prototypes and related activity. In addition, prepare labelling and production documentation, such as MPI s, LHR s, FRM s, etc, in accordance with Quality System requirements.
Testing: Perform testing, perform troubleshooting on production devices, or equipment in accordance with Engineering and Quality System requirements. May be required to keep a lab notebook to document processes and changes.
Manufacturability: May participate in design requirements for new products and product enhancements to facilitate transfer of products to manufacturing in a timely and reasonable fashion. May work directly with manufacturing staff to transfer product.
Production: Integrate / assemble components to build Sonata Systems in accordance with approved Process Instructions and production documentations.
Other Duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, and Experience:
AA degree or equivalent experience in technical discipline.
3-5 years in medical device or similar product design and/or manufacturing.
0-3 years as Technician in Medical Device Company.
Must be able to document activities clearly in lab notebooks.
Previous experience in data collection from experiments preferred but not required.
Ability to use computer software such Excel, Word, email, etc
Ability to use ERP software such Oracle to open and close work orders, and to prepare manufacturing documentation for builds. Oracle experience is not required but it would be a plus.
Ability to use Oracle Agile to update, modify or change production documents as required. Oracle experience is not required but it would be a plus.
Excellent communications skills (both written and verbal) required.
Ability to work independently or in team setting environment.
Required Medical Device Experience - General Medical Devices
Required ESD Experience
General Knowledge:
Must have strong hands-on dexterity for small-part assembly (small tools, calipers; microscope work a plus).
Must be adaptable in a fast-changing manufacturing environment; priorities may shift within hours.
Must be comfortable with basic computer work: Excel updates, Word, and ERP work order activity (Oracle/Agile exposure a plus; training available).
Associate s degree (AA) is strongly preferred per hiring manager/JD rationale (ability to interpret documents and flag discrepancies).
Shift start is early (5:30 6:00 AM). Occasional OT may be needed.
Local Bay Area candidates preferred; if commuting, candidate must explicitly confirm reliable early arrival.
Intake Call Notes: Compensation & Schedule Pay Rate: $45/hour, based on experience Duration: 5 months Location: Redwood City, CA (Onsite) Schedule: Monday-Friday Shift starts between 7:00 AM and ends around 3:30 PM Occasional overtime may be required
Interview Process:
Phone Screen
Onsite Interview
Must-Have Qualifications:
Associate's Degree strongly preferred
Electro-mechanical assembly experience
Basic experience using electrical testing equipment
Strong attention to detail and documentation skills
Preferred Background:
Medical device manufacturing experience preferred
Other regulated manufacturing environments may be considered
Experience working with production documentation and quality processes
Technical Expectations:
Primarily follows established procedures and work instructions
Some troubleshooting required during assembly and testing
Should be able to identify and resolve basic assembly or equipment issues
Oracle/ERP experience is a plus but not required
Soft Skills:
Strong team player with a positive attitude
Works well with individuals from diverse backgrounds
Respectful, professional, and dependable
Good communication skills
Ability to adapt in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
Hiring Manager Priorities:
Documentation mindset is critical
Looking for candidates with strong team fit and chemistry
Reliability and professionalism are highly valued
Candidates must be able to consistently support an early morning shift schedule
Must have:
An associate degree is must, and manufacturing experience is a plus.
Numbers & Facts
Location
Redwood City, CA
Skills
Agile Programming Methodologiesunmatched
Assembly Equipmentunmatched
Biotech and Pharmaceuticalunmatched
Chemistryunmatched
Communication Skillsunmatched
Component Assemblyunmatched
Computer Softwareunmatched
Detail Orientedunmatched
Diversityunmatched
Documentationunmatched
Electrical Componentsunmatched
Electromechanical Assemblyunmatched
Environmental Workunmatched
Field Trialsunmatched
GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices)unmatched
Laboratory Notebookunmatched
MPIunmatched
Manufacturingunmatched
Manufacturing Managementunmatched
Manufacturing Systemsunmatched
Medical Equipmentunmatched
Microsoft Excelunmatched
Microsoft Wordunmatched
Oracleunmatched
Oracle Applicationsunmatched
Oracle ERPunmatched
Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
Procedure Developmentunmatched
Product Designunmatched
Production Supportunmatched
Prototypingunmatched
Quality System Requirements (QSR)unmatched
Requirements Managementunmatched
Research & Development (R&D)unmatched
System Integration (SI)unmatched
System Testunmatched
Team Playerunmatched
Test Equipmentunmatched
Testingunmatched
Time Managementunmatched
Writing Skillsunmatched
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