Overview
The Mechanical Engineer III is responsible for designing and developing robust and innovative medical devices and equipment to support the commercialization of company developed products. The responsibilities include cost estimation, design, verification, and validation. The engineer will work with partners to deliver designs of electromechanical assemblies.
Responsibilities
- Research design options and perform experiments to determine potential design feasibility
- Develop and test new manufacturing processes
- Work closely with electrical and software engineers, designing with system-wide perspective
- Interact with global and internal design and manufacturing resources to design for manufacturability, reliability, and cost-effectiveness
- Specify and manage tool development
- Create and release product requirements, design specifications and design descriptions for assigned projects, as required by applicable medical device standards and internal procedures
- Follow all policies, procedures, and standards for engineering documentation to ensure compliance with corporate document management policy
- Review product documentation for accuracy including documentation intended for customer use
- Participate in all designing, prototyping, testing and qualification of mechanical designs for high-reliability and high-performance medical devices
- Participate in or support risk assessment, design reviews, pre-production, pilot production, testing, and regulatory submission
- Support production activities and resolve issues quickly
- Evaluate product non-conformances and recommend design modifications through advanced analytical and problem-solving techniques
- Support the development of intellectual property
Qualifications
5+ years of technical product or mechanical device design and manufacturingBachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering is required; Masters preferredfrom the EGBC preferred; ability and willingness to obtain a license requiredExcellent knowledge of and ability to use SolidWorks and SolidWorks add-insExperience in all areas of design, prototyping, testing and qualificationExperience with plastic injection mold tool design including insert molding and over-moldingProven skills in developing projects in a medical device R&D departmentAbility to define project goals and delivery dates to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environmentExperience in technical team-focused workplaceCan make independent judgments using sound engineering principles and techniquesAbility to write concisely and accurately with meticulous attention to detail and clarityFor applicants without an Engineer in Training or a Professional Engineer license, an alternative title will be used until a license is obtained. Verathon is proud to provide job-related professional growth and development of employees, including reimbursements for expenses incurred in joining the EGBC.Why Join Us?
Be part of an innovative team that is dedicated to improving patient outcomes.Engage in meaningful work that makes a difference in the healthcare industry.Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.Salary range - $96,783 - $118,145 (Compensation will vary based on skills, experience and location; it is not typical to be hired at or above the top of the salary range).Full-time employees who are not on a commission plan are eligible for Verathon’s annual bonus plan based on company and individual performance.