Product Development / Mechanical Engineer
Design and Develop ready-to-use infusion systems, including all aspects from early concept generation to transfer and support of production. Responsibility is primarily mechanical engineering but systems may be electromechanical and versatility and comfort with motors, electronics and software is also required.
Responsibilities will cover the full life cycle of product development and at times may include: developing and testing various product concepts based on user and market requirements, developing product requirements and specifications, designing new products, subassemblies, or components, design of injection molded parts for high volume manufacture, design for manufacturability and automation, materials research and testing, generating design output documentation, documenting and executing design verification testing and user validation testing, development and documentation of manufacturing processes, working with suppliers to ensure components meet necessary requirements and level of quality, support the transfer and ongoing production of the product at component suppliers and contract manufacturers.
Ability to travel domestically and internationally is required at times
- BS or MS in Mechanical Engineering or related
- 5 - 15 years of experience designing products from concept to manufacturing, including medical device experience
- Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, including injection molding, machining and joining techniques
- Solid knowledge of material properties of various plastics, metals and rubbers
- Understanding of Design for Manufacturing (DFM) at high volumes
- Experience working with a variety of vendors and contract manufacturers
- Proficient in SolidWorks, drafting 2D drawings, prototyping, machining and other common shop tools
- Basic understanding of electronics and ability to comprehend software written in C.
- Experience designing and troubleshooting electronics, PCBs, firmware and embedded systems a plus.
- Understanding of statistics, DOE, verification and validation activities
- Excellent communication and documentation skills
- Prior experience with pharmaceutical container / closure design is a plus
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.