Xeltis is looking for an R&D Technician to work in a dynamic research environment towards the clinical realization of Xeltis’ revolutionary restorative medical devices.

Xeltis is a clinical stage medical device company with the world’s most advanced polymer-based platform of restorative cardiovascular devices. Xeltis’ devices naturally evolve into living blood vessels or heart valves within the body through patient’s own tissue.

The company has a dynamic team of 40 employees from all over the world. “Improving patients’ lives” is what drives us to work with joy on a daily basis.

Who are we looking for?

A technical team member of the R&D team, the R&D Technician will work closely with and support engineers in the development of Xeltis’ bio-restorative devices.

The position reports to the Senior R&D Engineer and is based in Eindhoven, The Netherlands.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute ad-hoc R&D testing with minimum supervision.
• Develop and execute test plans, compile data and write test reports.
• Set-up and perform graft and valve testing (blood flow loop, hydrodynamic performance and accelerated wear testing).
• Plan, create and build new testing equipment to support R&D activities.
• Work with external suppliers and manufactures to build R&D prototypes and test equipment.
• Improve test equipment function working with manufacturers.
• Monitor and maintain grafts in blood flow loop testing.
• Monitor and maintain valves in accelerated wear testing.
• Perform design verification testing in accordance with Xeltis’ quality management system.
• Support test equipment maintenance activities.
• Support engineers in resolving design and process related challenges.
• Write work instructions to perform R&D related tests.
• Follow written work instructions to perform various testing activities in lab or cleanroom environment, in accordance with medical device design control standards.

The person we are looking for:

• Is a highly motivated self-starter able to achieve results independently.
• Has a proactive, practical and solution-oriented approach on working equipment and a constructive and collaborative attitude with manufacturers.
• Has the ability to work well with others in a collaborative environment.

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum of 3+ years of working as a technician in industry.
• Experience working with external suppliers/manufacturers on estimates, project execution and post-sale assistance.
• Experience performing work in an environment with a quality system.
• Experience using basic lab equipment (scales, calipers, micrometers, gages, etc.).
• Experience gathering, distilling, reporting and disseminating complex data.
• Excellent written and spoken English and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• MBO/HBO degree according to Dutch education system or equivalent.
• Prior experience in medical devices.
• Experience with manufacturing equipment (3D printers, CNC equipment, etc.).
• Knowledgeable in medical device design controls and quality systems per ISO 13485.
• Solidworks CAD modelling experience.
• Experience using Instron tensile testers.
• Experience performing test method validations and work instructions.

The position is full-time. For more information and to submit your CV and motivational letter, please contact: recruitment@xeltis.com