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 manufacturing
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering is required; Masters preferred
P.Eng from the EGBC preferred; ability and willingness to obtain a P.Eng license required
Excellent knowledge of and ability to use SolidWorks and SolidWorks add-ins
Experience in all areas of design, prototyping, testing and qualification
Experience with plastic injection mold tool design including insert molding and over-molding
Proven skills in developing projects in a medical device R&D department
Ability to define project goals and delivery dates to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Experience in technical team-focused workplace
Can make independent judgments using sound engineering principles and techniques
Ability to write concisely and accurately with meticulous attention to detail and clarity