Senior Engineering Technician - Bothell, WA

FUJIFILM Sonosite, Inc. -- If you are looking for work that matters, you’ll find it at FUJIFILM Sonosite.  As the creator of point of care ultrasound, we dedicate every day to the innovation and development of imaging solutions that enable clinicians to provide improved healthcare in leading institutions, underserved populations and communities in crisis around the globe.  At FUJIFILM Sonosite, we are in the relentless pursuit of answers that allow our customers to be confident that they are making the best clinical decisions for any patient, anywhere, anytime.  Members of the FUJIFILM Sonosite team embody our company values: Go boldly, Stay curious, Passion fuels us, Respect each other, Own it and Act with integrity. Headquartered in Bothell, WA USA, FUJIFILM Sonosite is the proud recipient of numerous prestigious design awards and has in excess of 145 patents.  Our point of care ultrasound systems are sold in more than 100 countries.

Summary:

As the Sr. Engineering Technician, you will work closely with the research and development engineers in the planning, designing, developing, implementing, and verifying new and innovative ultrasound transducers. 

This position requires a person who is self-starting, self-motivated, and a problem-solving team player able to work with minimal supervision.  We will rely on their sound judgment, decision making qualities and forward thinking to rise to meet the challenges of this important work.

Essential Job Functions:

• Perform complex and detailed process work on ultrasound array transducer assemblies.
• Assemble and build transducer prototypes in initial feasibility research and engineering development stages.
• Assists in the setup of process, test and evaluation equipment in transducer engineering lab.
• Simple revisions of transducer assembling instructions  
• Perform array transducer performance tests during the assembling process.
• Inspects prototype design for problems or errors.
• Runs tests on transducer products and equipment to ensure they function properly.
• Analyzes transducer product performance per work instructions.
• Provides suggestions for ways to improve transducer products, assembling tools or equipment.
• Perform general diagnostics and root cause finding of array transducers.
• Generate simple technical documentation (rework and assembly instructions)
• Maintains records and files of all completed engineering work.
• General maintenance on test equipment and engineering prototypes
• Perform general procurement tasks.
• Orders and replaces equipment parts or materials.
• Provides technical support to customers and engineers from the transducer engineering or other teams in Fujifilm Sonosite
• Ensures that all safety procedures are observed during laboratory work

Knowledge and Experience:

• Associate’s degree in engineering technology highly desired.
• Minimum of 5+ years working as an engineering technician

Skills and Abilities:

• Have in-depth experience in the troubleshooting of complex array transducers during assembly process from initial material bonding, dicing, assembling, interconnection to final testing and packaging.
• Have proven ability to perform array transducer assembly by choosing and utilizing correct tools and methods.
• Fine pitch surface mount soldering skills (soldering iron 0402 by hand, hot air, ball grid rework station)
• Experience in designing and fabricating moderately complex tooling and testing fixtures desired.
• Moderate mechanical skills to support machining, assembly, and disassembly.
• Ability to read and understand simple schematic diagrams and assembly/Transducer drawings.
• Have full operational understanding of common bench test equipment.
• Able to multitask and implement effective time management.
• Possess a basic working knowledge of statistics.
• Experience in a government regulated environment is desired. 
• Can understand and interpret engineering terminology.
• Must be disciplined in following established procedures/processes.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills are required.
• Intermediate skills with MS Word and Power Point are desirable.
• Able to follow engineering directions with minimal supervision.
• Able to follow detailed instructions.
• Exhibits familiarity with proper lab safety procedures.
• Exhibits strong organizational skills.
• Demonstrates intellectual curiosity.

Salary and Benefits:

• $34.00/hr. - $40.00/hr. depending on experience
• Insurance:
  • Medical, Dental & Vision
  • Life & Company paid Disability
• Retirement Plan (401k):
  • 4% automatic Company contribution
  • Fujifilm matches 50 cents for every dollar you contribute, up to 6% of your salary
• Paid Time Off:
  • You can accrue up to three (3) weeks of PTO in your first year of employment
  • PTO increases based on years of service
• Employee Choice Holidays:
  • Four (4) additional paid days off, based on date of hire in the calendar year
• Paid Holidays:
  • Eight (8) paid holidays per year

FUJIFILM Sonosite offers a fantastic compensation package, including benefits, and a 401k program.  Visit us today to learn more about our exciting technologies and how you can make a difference.  To apply and obtain further details regarding key responsibilities and experience requirements, check out our careers page at www.Sonosite.com/about/careers.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

FUJIFILM Sonosite is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law. 

Americans with Disabilities Act

In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act, should you have a disability that requires assistance and / or reasonable accommodation with the job application process, please contact the Human Resources department via phone at 425-951-1200, or via e-mail at ffss-hr@fujifilm.com.  Additionally, the affirmative program/plan is available for review upon formal request by employees and applicants for employment in the Human Resources office during regular office hours.

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