Technician, Biomedical Laboratory, Materials Metal Testing
Human Resource Asset Management (Colorado Springs, Colorado)

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Empirical Testing Corporation www.empiricaltesting.com founded in 1998 and located in Colorado Springs, Colorado provides professional, timely, and accurate testing of medical devices, including spinal implants and other orthopaedic devices to meet the needs of the competitive market place, the product development environment, and the discerning consumer base.

We are seeking an Engineering Technician. This new position reports to the Equipment Engineering Manager and will support the continued profitable growth of our organization.

Empirical Testing Corporation performs static and dynamic fatigue testing on medical devices.

We operate a 24x7 operation with a lights out 2nd and 3rd shift. We utilize twenty-six Instron 8800 series hydraulic test stand machines along with a MTS Bionix spine wear simulator testing unit.  In response to customer needs we are adding eight MTS Bionix testing frames. We are looking for an engineering technician to team with and support engineers in the device testing process as well as maintain/repair equipment.


The successful candidate will have experience in either a process or equipment technician position, preferably with a background in pneumatic and electrical systems. Candidate should demonstrate excellent troubleshooting skills, strong detail orientation, and proven problem solving capability.


Please forward your resume, salary history and requirements to samsargent@hrams.com. We offer a competitive compensation package that includes base salary plus bonus as well as a comprehensive benefit package.



Our Commitment:

ETC's management team and personnel are committed to providing the highest level of customer service, including accurate and reliable testing results, professional technical reporting, and rapid response to any issues that arise. Above all, this service will be sensitive to a fast paced product development environment and provided at a competitive price.

Core Competencies
 **Static and dynamic testing in axial and torsional modes
 **Customer specified component or assembly/construct testing

Capabilities
Our specialized mechanical device testing capabilities and engineering staff competencies include:
** Development of new test protocol guidelines for future testing
** Guidance and assistance for custom test fixture design
** FDA product submission testing
** Market evaluation and comparison

Services
ETC testing services include assessing the following:
** Static and dynamic characterization of spinal artificial discs
** Load-induced subsidence of intervertebral body fusion devices
** Standard specifications and test methods for metallic bone plates
** Metallic medical bone screws
** Endurance properties of stemmed femoral components of partial and total hip joint prostheses
** Spinal implant constructs in a vertebrectomy model
** Static and fatigue properties of interconnection mechanisms and subassemblies used in spinal arthrodeses implants
** Intervertebral body fusion devices
Accreditations
ETC's scope of accreditation for testing includes:
** Functional, Kinematic, and Wear Assessment of Artificial Discs (ASTM F2423)
** Spinal Implant Constructs in a Vertebrectomy Model (ASTM F1717)
** Evaluating the Static and Fatigue Properties of Interconnection mechanisms and subassemblies used in spinal arthrodesis implants (ASTM F1798)
** Intervertebral Body Fusion Devices (ASTM F2077)
** Static and Dynamic Characterization of Spinal Artificial Discs (ASTM F2346)
** Measuring Load Induced Subsidence of Intervertebral Body Fusion Devices Under Static Axial Compression (ASTM F2267)
** Standard Specifications and Test Method for Metallic Bone Plates (ASTM F382)
** Metallic Medical Bone Screws (ASTM F543)
** Implants for Surgery-Partial and Total Hip Joint Prostheses-Determination of Endurance Properties of Stemmed Femoral Components (ISO 7206-4)