Overview
Position Summary:
Using Engineering procedures standard for research and development, carries out assignments associated with research, design, development, support or manufacturing of specific parts, processes, software or components of medical diagnostic systems. Independently evaluates, selects, and applies standard engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria, using judgment in making minor adaptations and modifications. Under the general direction of a functional manager, with moderate latitude for self-direction, operates in one or more areas of responsibility within a specific function.
Responsibilities
Key Accountabilities:
Essential Functions:
1. Acts as an individual contributor, core team or technical lead for a specific project.
2. Accountable for the completion of assigned deliverables in accordance with approved schedules.
3. Authors documentation and participates in activities in support of design control.
4. Independently plans, performs & prioritizes tasks that are complex in nature, in alignment with corporate goals.
5. Analyzes and interprets data, identifying trends and formulating the next steps, while effectively performing trade off analysis, if required by the function.
6. Leads, designs and/or develops one or more of the following: new test methods, specifications, technical apparatus, software and processes for complex components and functions.
7. Identifies product defects and recognizes outliers in results. Able to explain and document product defects and their impact.
8. Effectively communicates technical information to a multidisciplinary team in the form of documentation, presentations and technical summaries and promotes collaboration.
9. Technical expertise in a least 1 area and emerging as a subject matter expert.
10. Provides technical guidance to and/or supervision of other group members and cross-functional technical teams. Able to mentor others.
11. Provides technical support for or leads CAPA or complaint investigations.
12. Independently generates predictable schedules for activities related to the function, understanding cross-functional dependencies.
Secondary Functions:
13. May review and provide input to deliverables from other functions.
14. Recommends and leads implementation of improvement initiatives to aid department practices.
15. May be assigned CAPA ownership.
Budget Managed: (if applicable)
16. N/A
Internal Networking/Key Relationships:
To be determined based on department needs, to include interactions such as:
17. Will interface on a regular basis with groups across the organization as needed
Skills & Capabilities:
The ideal candidate for this position will exhibit the following skills and capabilities:
18. Statistical Analysis (if required by the function), Root Cause Analysis, Creative Problem Solving, Critical Thinking
19. Technically adept and confident
20. Leadership: Accountability, Decision Making, Influence, Communication
21. Mentoring
Qualifications
Minimum Knowledge & Experience Required for the Position:
Education:
22. Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science or a related field
Experience:
23. Ten years of product development or relevant experience
24. Six to eight years of product development or relevant experience for advanced degrees
25. For internal candidate promotion: Demonstrated proficiency in meeting all competencies of current level and acceptable performance history may be used in lieu of experience
26. In vitro medical device experience highly desired.
Additional Skills/Knowledge:
27. Language: Proficiency in English language required
International Mobility:
28. Required: No
Travel Requirements:
29. Some domestic and international travel may be required.
The annual base salary range for this role is currently $, to $,. Individual employee compensation will ultimately depend on factors including education, relevant experience, skillset, knowledge, and particular business needs.
This role is eligible for medical, dental, and vision insurance, k plan retirement benefits with an employer match, as well as paid vacation and sick leave. Our sales roles are eligible for participation in a commission plan and our management, and select professional roles, are eligible for a performance-based bonus.
If you are interested in constantly learning and being challenged on a daily basis we encourage you to submit your resume or CV.
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