R&D Technician

Company Description

PECA Labs is a medical device company dedicated to developing innovative solutions for underserved patient populations. The organization focuses on creating devices that address unmet clinical needs and improve health outcomes. Team members collaborate across disciplines to advance products from concept through testing and into real-world use.

Joining PECA Labs offers the opportunity to contribute to meaningful work that positively impacts patients and healthcare providers.

Role Description

We are seeking a motivated and hands-on R&D Technician to support the development of next-generation cardiovascular medical devices. This role is primarily manufacturing prototypes for medical device development, while working in a collaborative and mission-driven environment.

Ideal for candidates have a “hands-on” mentality, with associates degree with 2 years of manufacturing experience, other degree and experience levels are welcome to apply.

Key Responsibilities

• Work directly with senior engineer to execute manufacturing protocols creating prototypes of various product lines.
• Maintain lab equipment and participate in maintenance of production tools and fixtures.
• Assist in the development of manufacturing protocols for implantable devices.
• Participate in prototype production for verification and validation testing and document results per regulatory standards.
• Contribute to process improvements in R&D and production environments.
• Comply with all internal quality and safety policies.

Required Qualifications

• Associates degree, and 2 years of in plastics manufacturing.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and experience with manufacturing tools and equipment.
• Familiarity with FDA/ISO documentation practices.
• “Can do” attitude, comfortable with uncertainty and willingness to support the team.
• Ability to adapt to change

Preferred Skills

• 3 – 4 years of experience
• Experience with ePTFE or plastics manufacturing.
• Exposure to Good Manufacturing Practices, familiarity with six sigma a plus.
• Exposure to cardiovascular or other implantable medical devices.
• Experience with rapid prototyping, machining, PLC logic controllers or 3D printing.
• Strong interest in learning from senior staff and contributing to a startup environment.