Senior Engineer, Product Design

Position

Summary

The Senior R&D Engineer will be an integral team member in the early stages of product development. As part of this team you have a pivotal role in the research, development, and implementation of new products through interaction with marketing, commercial, and medical groups to identify and address unmet patient needs.

Key

responsibilities of this position include supporting the core development of new products from research to implementation using specialized knowledge and

skills typically acquired through advanced

education. The Incumbent must be capable of working independently or with a team to investigate specific areas of interest/opportunity for business development which often span multiple job areas or specialties. The ability to quickly learn new concepts and technologies is essential.

As an individual researcher, carries out complex or novel assignments requiring the development of new or improved techniques or procedures. Receives technical mentorship on complex problems, but independently resolving and developing approaches and solutions. They will be responsible to drive actionable project level tasks to address those needs and challenges while adhering to established design control processes and good engineering and documentation practices.

The Senior R&D Engineer will be expected to serve as the subject matter expert on a variety of topics and resolve technical challenges as they arise through the use of sound engineering principles, experimental, computational and analytical methods. Performs as a consultant on a technical specialty, a type of facility or equipment, or a program function.

Essential

Duties &

Responsibilities

Pursue complex problems as part of a team by applying sound engineering principles, utilizing experimental, computational and analytical methods to address a range of technical challenges Plans and leads the design, development, and implementation of new products Recommends and enforces design for compliance to applicable standards for medical devices Conducts testing (Exploratory, Bench, V&V), develops test protocols and generates written reports according to internal company standards Writes and defines product specifications and

requirements, product architecture and design, product performance and usability. Assesses the feasibility and soundness of proposed engineering evaluation tests, products or equipment when necessary data are insufficient or confirmation by testing is advisable Work is encouraged to result in the development of new or refined equipment, materials, processes, products, and/or methods. Design and model devices for various product lines using SolidWorks Adheres to established design control processes and good engineering practices Partner with customers and suppliers on high-volume disposable medical device design and will be heavily involved with solid modeling, plastics/polymer engineering and injection molding. Work on special assignments as they arise

Knowledge &

Skills

An ability to quickly learn new concepts and technologies for developing and improving innovative products.Proven hands-on

experience designing and developing medical devices.Knowledge of medical grade plastics, general injection molding principles, common joining methods of plastics, etc.

Experience with design of experiments (DOE) and statistical methodsExcellent analytical

skillsBasic SolidWorks competency requiredUnderstanding of engineering mechanics and physicsGood verbal and interpersonal

skills Familiarity with machine shop practicesFamiliarity of drafting standards

Minimum

Qualifications,

Education &

Experience

Must be at least 18 years of ageBachelor of Science degree from an accredited college or university in Mechanical Engineering or a related fieldMinimum 7 years relevant

experience.

Work Environment

This is largely a sedentary role. This job operates in a professional office environment and routinely uses standard office equipment. Typically requires travel less than 5% of the time

Salary Range: 104,000-139,750k

The

salary range displayed represents the annual base

salary we reasonably expect to pay for this role. The actual

salary may vary [differ] based upon various factors, including, but not limited to, relevant

experience,

skills,

education, licensure/certifications, and geographic

location.

Icu Medical Is An Affirmative Action And

Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Engineering

Primary

Location

Us-ca-san Clemente

Schedule

Full-time

Shift

Day Job