Failure Analysis Technician

Career-defining. Life-changing.

At iRhythm, you'll have the opportunity to grow your skills and your career while impacting the lives of people around the world. iRhythm is shaping a future where everyone, everywhere can access the best possible cardiac health solutions. Every day, we collaborate, create, and constantly reimagine what's possible. We think big and move fast, driven by our commitment to put patients first and improve lives. We need builders like you. Curious and innovative problem solvers looking for the chance to meaningfully shape the future of cardiac health, our company, and your career

About This Role:

We have an opening for a talented, proactive and flexible Technician to assist with execution of preventive and corrective maintenance of manufacturing equipment, test fixtures, and new test equipment at iOC.This role will also be tasked with general-purpose participation in manufacturing day-to-day activities.

What You Will Be Doing

Failure Analysis & Manufacturing Support

• Support the Engineering team at iOC Manufacturing with PCBA Failure Analysis activities for all iRhythm products.
• Perform on-time data extraction using specialized processes, hardware, and equipment as defined in WRK documentation.
• Operate automated test equipment using pre-programmed test routines for functional PCBA verification.
• Conduct test builds under operational conditions to validate test equipment, fixtures, and tooling.
• Assist with qualification and validation of fixtures, equipment, and tooling used in manufacturing and failure analysis.
• Perform basic Incoming Quality Control (IQC) activities, including visual inspection of defective devices.

Material Control & Inventory Management

• Control and track inventory entering the Failure Analysis laboratory, including collection of materials with manufacturing defects.
• Assign material disposition based on laboratory DOP (Department Operating Procedures).
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date failure analysis log files documenting material status, analysis scope, and disposition.
• Perform inventory transactions in QAD in accordance with approved DOP procedures.
• Manage disposition of manufacturing scrap material from production lines.
• Ensure proper handling and disposal of recyclable materials following EH&S procedures.
• Plan and coordinate procurement of materials, tools, and supplies required for failure analysis and troubleshooting activities.

Laboratory Operations & Safety

• Maintain laboratory equipment and instruments to ensure proper functionality and availability.
• Ensure laboratory organization, cleanliness, and compliance with safety and quality standards.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and compliant working environment in accordance with iRhythm EH&S and Quality System requirements.

Training, Collaboration & Compliance

• Train production personnel on laboratory standards and basic activities such as rework, sorting, and flag reset procedures.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with environmental, EH&S, and regulatory requirements.
• Partner with Manufacturing, Quality, and Engineering teams to support continuous improvement initiatives and corrective actions.

Reporting & Metrics

• Perform statistical data logging and reporting to track, trend, and communicate department KPIs.
• Provide daily status updates and feedback to the Failure Analysis team regarding analysis progress and findings.

What We Need To See

We are looking for a Technician with a diversity of technical skills and interests to match the needs of a fast-moving company. This individual should be proactive, hands-on and interested in the challenges surrounding medical device manufacturing.

• Associates degree on Electronics
• Collaborative spirit, committed to team success
• 3 to 4 years' experience as a production test technician, Product tester, or similar role
• Knowledge of testing equipment maintenance and storage procedures
• Ability to read and properly interpret engineering drawings, specifications, schematics and wiring diagrams
• Ability to record data in an organized manner and maintain a lab notebook
• Excellent organization skill and ability to manage multiple tasks
• Enjoys hands-on work, careful, and detail-oriented
• Ability to work unsupervised and under pressure
• Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills
• Good oral and written communication skills

Required Technical Skills

• Proficiency with electronics soldering and line wiring
• Mechanical ability to operate test equipment (DMM) and manual dexterity to effectively use hand tools (tweezers, screw/bolt drivers, torque wrenches) while performing PM and CM tasks
• Experience using vision inspection equipment (microscope) and measurement instruments (calipers, etc.)
• Computer skills to accessing data in database system, test report generation and for controlling automatic test equipment.
• Working knowledge of Windows computers and Office applications: Outlook, Word & Excel
• Practical understanding of the basic laws of electricity (Ohm's Law, etc.) and electric safety standards (LOTO, etc.)
• Familiar with safety ESD standards for electronic devices

Desired/Preferred Qualifications

• Technical/associated degree is preferred
• Knowledge of electronic circuit analysis and repair
• Knowledge and experience using basic statistics to analyze process control outputs from a variety of sources
• Knowledge and familiarity with IPC610 and ICP600 standard
• Knowledge and familiarity with IPC7711/21 rework standard (certification is a plus)

Physical Requirements

• Will occasionally stand/walk/talk/hear/stoop, bend, kneel or crouch/push or pull, carry or lift up to 50 lbs., and will continuously sit/use hands to handle or feel/reaching with hands and arms
• Work within a factory environment, including moderate noise
• Been able to work on reduced spaces (between equipment's)

What is in it for you? :

This is a full-time position with competitive salary package and excellent benefits including medical, dental and vision insurance, paid holidays and paid time off.

IRhythm also provides additional benefits including 401K (w/ company match), an Employee Stock Purchase Plan, annual organizational/cultural committee events and more!

FLSA Status: Exempt

As a part of our core values, we ensure a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome and celebrate people of all backgrounds, experiences, skills and perspectives.iRhythm Technologies, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer (M/F/V/D). Pursuant to San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment all qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Make iRhythm your path forward.

Location:

Actual compensation may vary depending on job-related factors including knowledge, skills, experience, and work location.

Estimated Pay Range

As a part of our core values, we ensure an inclusive workforce. We welcome and celebrate people of all backgrounds, experiences, skills, and perspectives. iRhythm Technologies, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with all applicable laws.

iRhythm provides reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in job application procedures, including those who may have any difficulty using our online system. If you need such an accommodation, you may contact us at taops@irhythmtech.com

About iRhythm Technologies
iRhythm is a leading digital healthcare company that creates trusted solutions that detect, predict, and prevent disease. Combining wearable biosensors and cloud-based data analytics with powerful proprietary algorithms, iRhythm distills data from millions of heartbeats into clinically actionable information. Through a relentless focus on patient care, iRhythm's vision is to deliver better data, better insights, and better health for all.

Make iRhythm your path forward. Zio, the heart monitor that changed the game.

There have been instances where individuals not associated with iRhythm have impersonated iRhythm employees pretending to be involved in the iRhythm recruiting process, or created postings for positions that do not exist. Please note that all open positions will always be shown here on the iRhythm Careers page, and all communications regarding the application, interview and hiring process will come from a @irhythmtech.com email address. Please check any communications to be sure they come directly from @irhythmtech.com email address. If you believe you have been the victim of an imposter or want to confirm that the person you are communicating with is legitimate, please contact taops@irhythmtech.com. Written offers of employment will be extended in a formal offer letter from an @irhythmtech.com email address ONLY.

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