We’re seeking an experienced Injection Molding/Process Technician who wants to work with a highly interactive and dynamic team in our dedicated Microfluidics Innovation Center to develop solutions for today’s microfluidics device manufacturing opportunities. Are you looking for a pivotal role in mold tooling, fixturing and prototype device machining for the manufacturing of plastic “Lab-on-a-Chip” medical diagnostic devices? Do you want to be part of business venture who manufactures devices that could provide a life changing difference in the medical diagnostic field? If so, join us for these exciting times!
Technicolor Home Entertainment Services optical disc technology development, first-rate capabilities for precision mastering of micro-/nano-scale features and subsequent precision molding of polymer replicas provides a world class platform to address the foremost challenges in microfluidic Lab-on-Chip consumable manufacturing. To enter into this exciting market opportunity, we established Technicolor Precision BioDevices, a new operating division within Home Entertainment Services. Technicolor’s existing worldwide manufacturing facilities and supply chain infrastructure are ideally suited to support the rapidly growing market for lab-on-chip and other microfluidic/diagnostic devices.
The ideal candidate will have/be:
Must have 5 years’ experience with process and equipment validations in injection molding Experience with wide variety of resin materials Experience with various measurement and inspection tools Advanced computer skills including MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), web-based and Windows based software and databases Highly effective interpersonal and technical skills, and professional verbal/written communication style Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with management and team members Ability to solve practical problems, be self-motivated and self-directed
Additional Eligibility Qualifications:
Injection molding of medical device (preferably microfluidic design) in an FDA regulated (21 CFR 820) and/or ISO 13485 environment IQ/OQ/PQ of molding process (multi-cavity mold preferred) Wide variety of mold configurations including but not limited to hydraulic core pull, vacuum assisted molding, coining, variotherm, etc. Experience with exotic resin materials (e.g., COC, COP, and etc.) Knowledge of micro injection molding for medical devices strongly preferred
Essential Functions of Position - Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Injection molding process development for various types of mold tooling with microfluidic design and engineered thermoplastic resins Production of microfluidic device ranging from small quantity prototyping to the high-volume manufacturing Mold installation, molding machine and peripheral equipment set up including robot and end-of-arm-tooling Conducting molding process validation and qualification activities following procedures Inspection of injection molded and/or assembled microfluidic parts to generate analysis data and summary report Operations of various production equipment to support microfluidic device manufacturing
Why Work With Technicolor?
A safe and clean work environment Guaranteed first shift, Mon - Fri hours and a regular schedule A culture of innovation, collaboration, and team work Training and opportunities to grow within the company Employee discounts and paid holidays, vacation, and sick time Discounted homeowner’s, renters', pet, and car insurance Medical, dental, vision benefits (comprehensive coverage with low premiums) We offer a 401k match and provide life insurance at no cost to our employees!
Work Environment/Physical Requirements
This job operates in a clean air-conditioned medical device manufacturing/lab environment including some duties performed in ISO7 clean room environment. While in clean room environment must wear clean room garments, masks, boots, and protective equipment. May occasionally be exposed to chemicals, fumes and particles, moderate noise and vibration with appropriate safety equipment and protection provided at all times. Frequently works near moving mechanical parts, electrical components. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as laptop computers, phones, photocopiers, and smartphones. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate (verbal/written), converse with, and exchange information with others. The employee is may occasionally be required to remain in a stationary position for long periods of time; regularly moving between manufacturing equipment, clean rooms and their workspace. The person in this position must operate a computer and other office machinery such as a copy machine and printer. Occasionally move about inside the facility to converse with co-workers and monitor production; may need to position oneself to move between tight, high, or low spaces. Frequently required to handle/position machinery, tools and/or controls. Seeing abilities required by this job include detecting/identifying/recognizing/inspecting objects close to the employee, within a distance, peripherally, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
Other Duties
Please note this Job Profile is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.
TECHNICOLOR IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
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Nearest Major Market: Ventura
Nearest Secondary Market: Oxnard