Sr. R&D Engineer

Must Have

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

4+years of related experience in the medical device or micro-electro mechanical design with demonstrated ability to move ideas from concept to development OR 2+ years of experience with Master's degree.

Nice to Have

Specialized Knowledge or Skills

• Product or subject matter leadership experience

• Expertise in the development, testing and manufacture of coronary catheter systems

• Experience with product concept development, customer interaction, systems engineering and validation of customer needs/design requirements.

• Demonstrated ability to assess the feasibility of emerging technologies through research, prototyping, and pre-clinical trials

• Design for Six Sigma (DFSS) or Design, Reliability & Manufacturability (DRM) certification

• Working knowledge of CAD (Solidworks) with application of common GD&T principles.

• Basic understanding of working with polymers and metals in common MedTech technologies including but not limited to extrusion, molding, machined parts, alloy wire & welding.

• Demonstrated ability to engage effectively in risk analysis and make resulting recommendations

• Demonstrated strength in judgment, decision making, and critical thinking

• Demonstrated strength in written and verbal communication

• Demonstrated ability to utilize strong persuasion & influence skills to achieve results

• Demonstrated strength in building strong relationships at all levels of the organization, cross-functionally, and with key people external to the organization

• Demonstrated ability to work independently

• Project Management certification

Physical Requirements:

The employee is expected to be able to operate independently in a laboratory environment

The employee is expected to be able to work for long periods of time doing computer-based work

Travel Expectations

About 10% of the time

The physical demands described within the Responsibilities section of this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to be independently mobile.  The employee is also required to interact with a computer, and communicate with peers and co-workers.