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Instrument Quality Technician

South Portland, ME 2.5 Months
Contract $24.64/hour - $29.64/hour






Accepted: .doc, .docx, .pdf, - max 20MB
Posted: Oct 07, 2026
Ref: NPMEIQ7

Position Overview


The position of Instrument Quality Technician is within client business unit. In this role you will serve as an advanced technician supporting the Global Instruments Quality organization.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Perform advanced troubleshooting, repairs, and final acceptance testing on medical devices, including cleaning, decontaminating, disassembly, and final assembly, while adhering to Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) and safety procedures.
Resolve complex problems by gathering, analyzing, and interpreting data with high accuracy and insight.
Demonstrate financial responsibility by independently approving repairs up to $2,000.
Make cost-effective decisions to ensure efficient and budget-conscious repairs.
Provide advanced support to other technicians and lead technical training sessions.
Work autonomously with minimal supervision, effectively managing tasks and making informed decisions independently.
Assist Lead Technicians with advanced repairs.
Handle and maneuver small components and parts.
Analyze calibration and service data to verify compliance with acceptance criteria.
Oversee the processing, review, and routing of Purchase/Work Orders for approval, ensuring efficiency and accuracy.
Complete detailed test records and work orders according to procedures with high accuracy and timeliness.
Lead routine cleaning, decontamination, and surveillance testing of lab space in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
Inspect equipment, standards, parts, and mechanical components for errors, flaws, and certification/calibration status prior to use, and recommend improvements.
Ensure strict compliance with industry standards and best manufacturing and documentation practices.
Complete assigned training curriculum prior to due dates to avoid late training instances.
Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical problems from the product line/process to minimize reject levels and increase throughput.
Maintain accurate records, support the management of spare parts inventory and materials, and provide team members with necessary information to procure replacement parts or special materials required for effective equipment repairs.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS | EDUCATION:
2-year degree, or equivalent combination of experience and education.
4+ years of diverse experience in high volume production setting adhering to ISO and FDA Regulations
Experience operating in an organization adhering to ISO, FDA, or comparable quality systems and regulations.
Ability to read and understand mechanical, electrical and optical diagrams and technical specifications
Hands-on electro-mechanical repair, rebuild, field service experience.
Experience with instrumentation in the medical field.

Preferred Qualifications
4+ years’ experience as an electromechanical technician, experience with instrumentation in the medical field.

COMPETENCIES:
Skill in using computer applications including spreadsheet, database, and word processing software.
Demonstrates knowledge of applicable safety/quality standard and practices required in the manufacture of client products through personal work habits.
Ability to clearly communicate ideas, problems and solutions to engineers.

Notes:
(1st shift) 8am-4:30pm
Monday-Friday


VIVA is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants have an equal opportunity for placement, and all employees have an equal opportunity to develop on the job. This means that VIVA will not discriminate against any employee or qualified applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status

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Health Insurance

VIVA provides employees access to a comprehensive group health insurance plan (Medical, Dental, Vision, Basic Life, Term Life, and Accidental Death) through our flexible PPO plan-allowing you the freedom to choose healthcare providers.

401(k) Retirement Planning

Plan securely for your future with automatic payroll deductions into a tax-advantaged 401(k) retirement plan, including employer-matching contributions for eligible employees.

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Instrument Quality Technician


Reference Number: NPMEIQ7
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