Quality Engineering Tech

Requisition ID:  32706  

At Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies, our 7,000+ global associates proud to come to work each day, knowing that what we do impacts the lives of patients around the world. For Terumo, for Everyone, Everywhere.

We make medical devices and related products that are used to collect, separate, manufacture and process various components of blood and cells. With our innovative technologies and service offerings, we touch a patient’s life every second of every day and are committed to continuing to increase the number of patients we serve. Advancing healthcare with heart.

With some of the best and brightest minds in the industry, an unmatched global footprint, comprehensive benefits and a distinct culture, Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies is a great place to work, grow and be part of a team that is focused on making a difference. Join us and help shape wherever we go next. You create your future and ours.

Independently performs timely and accurate technical and analytical work and testing on the highest level of complex experiments, building of prototypes, set up of raw materials, and clean up of equipment.  Performs tasks related to the scientific or engineering fields in compliance with Company and external regulatory guidelines, policies, and procedures. 

Working under minimal supervision, responsible for managing and maintaining activities for the successful operation of calibrated equipment. Entails locating/submitting equipment for calibration, putting together databases and other hard-copy records, and maintaining inventory parts in the department.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Performs testing on products. Including, but not limited to: Leak test, burst testing, occlusion testing, pull testing, visual inspections, and dimensional inspections utilizing hand tools, optical comparator, and/or CMM.
• Collaborates and effectively interfaces with engineers in the design, development, and building of test fixtures, test protocols/procedures, monitoring strategies, or inspection results commensurate with experience level.
• Conducts and reports trends in area of responsibility to identify opportunities for improvement, solution for issues, and recommends actions.
• Maintains, accurately follows, and protocols, procedures, and test logs.
• Collaborates with engineers or scientists in the design, development, and building of fixtures, test protocols / procedures, monitoring strategies, or inspection results with experience level.
• Creates and modifies test procedures, as needed.
• Performs technical, administrative, and logistical responsibilities in identifying lab or work area needs.
• Provides work direction and training for less experienced technicians.
• Develops standards, tools, and methods and provides or writes documentation to a level required by the department.
• Maintains accurate quality records and documentation.
• Calibration: Schedules and coordinates equipment calibration.
• Calibration: Works as a liaison between the company and calibration service provider. This includes fielding questions from calibration service provider, logging and managing equipment status, and managing equipment depot.
• Calibration: Proactively works with all metrology customers to ensure timely calibration resulting in limited overdue equipment and balanced monthly workflow.
• Calibration: Manages all Equipment Variance Actions, including issuance, review, tracking, and closure.
• Calibration: Performs quality checks of calibration service
• Calibration: Performs routine (preventive) maintenance activities for calibrated equipment, as required.
• Pursues continued growth in TPM, maintenance planning practices, CMMS utilization, and spare parts management
• May be required to provide database information to groups.
• Maintains laboratory supplies, orders parts, calibrates, and maintains equipment.
• May requires travel to local vendor locations to provide or pick-up equipment.
• May lead special projects.
• May support routine receiving quality assurance inspections using hand tools, Keyence Optical Comparator, OGP Smart Scope, and/or Ziess CMM.
• May write engineering reports to summarize data and findings.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Education

• Some college, with equivalent training in one or more of the following as required by the department:
• Lab Sciences: math, chemistry, metrology, biology, physics, hematology, physiology, anatomy, or related sciences
• Equipment Development: hydraulics, electronics, mechanics, or related fields.
• Manufacturing Process: statistics, math, or related engineering sciences.
• Software Development: electronics, computer programming, or related fields.
• Data Entry/Analysis: math, physics, software, or related sciences and/or fields.
• Metrology.
• Engineering disciplines or technical training.

Experience

Minimum 7 years experience

Skills

• Demonstrated ability to interact with regulatory agencies.
• Demonstrated knowledge of statistical operations and analysis.
• Demonstrated ability to lead others.
• Demonstrated proficiency and knowledge of state-of-the-art technology related to their function.
• Requires a fundamental understanding of electronics, flow, temperature, conductivity, pressure, dimensional measurement, gravity, and torque.

• Familiar with equipment applications and utilization.
• Possesses excellent understanding of calibrated equipment applications and utilization.

• Knowledge and use of relevant PC software applications and skills to use them effectively.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.

-Or-

An equivalent competency level acquired through a variation of these qualifications may be considered.

LOCATION

Littleton, Colorado - Open to candidates willing to relocate to the area. 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• General Labor Environment requirements include: use of personal protective equipment, reading, speaking, hearing, walking, bending, standing, stretching/reaching, hand/finger dexterity, and occasional lifting up to 50 pounds, or transporting up to 500 pounds via carts or mechanized equipment.
• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential duties of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

Target Pay Range:  $32.00 to $41.00 -  Hourly pay rate to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data
Target Bonus on Base:  7.0%

At Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies, we provide competitive total reward offerings that consist of compensation, benefits, recognition, along with a wealth of other well-being, work-life and recognition programs which support in unlocking the potential for you and your family. Included in our expansive list of benefits offerings are multiple group medical, dental and vision plans, a robust wellness program, life insurance and disability coverages, also a variety of voluntary programs such as group accident, hospital indemnity, critical illness, pet insurance and much more. To help you save for retirement, we offer a 401(k) plan with a matching contribution and for work-life balance we have vacation and sick time programs for associates. For us, it’s about protecting the personal welfare of our associates and their families, helping to achieve personal goals and offering those extra touches for convenience, security and overall peace of mind.

• Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies is part of Terumo Group, founded in 1921 and headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.
• In 2019, Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies reached $1 billion in revenue.
• We employ nearly 7,000 associates globally, with global headquarters in Lakewood, CO, U.S., and regional headquarters in Brussels, Buenos Aires, Singapore and Tokyo.
• We manufacture devices, disposable sets and solutions at our facilities in Belgium, India, Japan, Northern Ireland, the U.S. and Vietnam. Our global presence enables us to serve customers in more than 130 countries.
• Our core values help set our direction, guide our actions and keep us true to our corporate mission of contributing to society through healthcare.
  • Respect – Appreciative of others
  • Integrity – Guided by our mission
  • Care – Empathetic to patients
  • Quality – Committed to excellence
  • Creativity – Striving for innovation
• We contribute to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society (LLS), raising $1.3 million USD since 2007.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer.  All applicants will be afforded equal opportunity without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, order of protection status, national origin or ancestry, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, military status or an unfavorable discharge from military service.

Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies is committed to providing a safe, healthy and secure working environment. Our Colorado campus locations are tobacco-free workplaces, and we maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing and detailed background verification.