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: update to the following:
1. Designs and develops complex components and sub-assemblies for use in the end-product using 3D CAD mechanical design and analysis toolsDesigns fixturing for test and assembly of complex systems.Capable of working with off-the-shelf or microcontroller-based software/firmware for hardware controlUpholds group and industry standards in the design and drafting of mechanical components and assembliesAnalyzes sources of design variation including mechanical tolerance stack-up calculationsAnalyzes system functionality and prepares engineering specifications to fulfil design requirementsCollects, Analyzes, and interprets mechanical performance and manufacturing data. Identifies trends and formulates next steps to fully accomplish product specifications.Hosts appropriate design & peer reviews of new designs and analysesEffectively communicates complex technical information to a cross-functional team in the form of documentation, presentations, or technical summaries.Identifies product defects and recognizes outliers in results. Can explain and document product defects and their impactProvides technical support and leads investigations in support of development and/or on-market activitiesDemonstrates technical confidence to interact with engineers of other disciplines, supports technical discussions, and demonstrates the ability to make technical decisions.Authors documentation and participates in activities in support of design controlProvides input and independently generates schedules for tasks related to assigned projects.
Secondary Functions:
2. May review and provide input to deliverables from other functions.
3. Recommends and implements improvement initiatives to aid department practices.
Budget Managed: (if applicable)
4. N/A
Internal Networking/Key Relationships
To be determined based on department needs, to include interactions such as:
5. 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:
6. Statistical Analysis (if required by the function), Root Cause Analysis, Creative Problem Solving, Critical Thinking
7. Technically adept and confident
8. Leadership: Accountability, Decision Making, Influence, Communication
9. Mentoring
Qualifications
Minimum Knowledge & Experience Required for the Position:
Education:
10. Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science or a related field
Experience:
11. Eight years of product development or relevant experience
12. Four to six years of product development or relevant experience for advanced degrees
13. For internal candidate promotion: Demonstrated proficiency in meeting all competencies of current level and acceptable performance history may be used in lieu of experience
14. In vitro medical device experience highly desired.
Additional Skills/Knowledge:
15. Language: Proficiency in English language required
International Mobility:
16. Required: No
Travel Requirements:
17. 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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