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General Position Summary

Performs a variety of system design work for medical devices from concept to production. This includes all the related engineering analysis to assure functionality and robustness.

 

Essential Job Functions

 

Engineering Activities

• Designs large and complex product subsystem alongside senior engineers and other product subsystems independently.
• Controls Engineering Changes and prepares required documentation for Agile release.
• Works in cross-functional team focused on mechanical, electrical and software design.
• Develops proof-of-principle hardware to verify concepts prior to prototyping.
• Prepares project timeline and task lists and hardware costing for assigned projects.
• Document designs through applicable dimensioning and tolerancing.
• Analyzes experimental results and draws relevant conclusions based on data findings.
• Drafts notebook studies, verification and validation reports.
• Troubleshoots products in manufacturing as needed.
• Models and drafts designs exclusively in SolidWorks within a PDM system.
• Assist senior engineers to support and guide junior engineers.

 

Information Management & Reporting Activities

• On a regular basis, communicates with other department personnel providing important information on engineering activities.
• Attends and participates in group meetings, task force groups, etc., as needed.
• Plans, coordinates, and prepares reports, surveys, research information and any special requests made by senior management.
• Evaluates field failure reports to determine causes of problems and probability of failures.

 

Other Activities

• Assist in implementing methods and procedures for document control and security.
• Provides engineering support to Instrument Service and Manufacturing.

 

Essential Job Requirements

 

Education

BA or BS degree in Mechanical engineering or related fields or equivalent combination of education and experience. Master’s degree or above is preferred.

 

Experience & Minimum Qualifications

• Four (4) to six (6) years of experience or equivalent combination of experience and education in electromechanical system development of complex assemblies.
• Track record of design work on electro-mechanical systems.
• Strong ability to model / draft / detail in SolidWorks.
• Demonstrate hands on experience with measurement tools, prototyping machines, testing setups, troubleshooting, technical documentations and protocol preparations and reports.
• Requires engineering and associated scientific knowledge.
• Ability to use a Personal Computer and software for word processing, spreadsheet, etc.
• Must have interpersonal skills. Ability to get along well with diverse personalities. Must be tactful, mature, and flexible.

 

Physical Requirements & Working Environment

• This position requires the employee to frequently sit. In addition, the employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, use hands and fingers, and reach with hands and arms.
• Must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to read and analyze hard written copy and information on a computer screen.
• Ability to successfully respond to multiple work pressures.
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing to individuals and groups.
• Ability to communicate verbally in person and using a phone.
• Ability to listen, understand, interpret, and solve problems.
• Ability to travel to other locations both within and outside of the local region. Must have a valid Driver's License and access to a car.