Senior Engineer I, Research and Development - FEA
Summary
Develops and validates FEA models and test methods for transcatheter heart valve components and delivery systems using materials like nitinol and porcine pericardium.
Job Title: Senior Engineer, Research and Development - FEA
- Senior Engineer I, Research and Development - FEA
- Senior Engineer II, Research and Development - FEA
- Senior Engineer III, Research and Development - FEA
Role Level: Individual Contributor
Supervisor/Manager Title: Director, Research and Development, Valves
Job Location & Environment: Irvine, CA – Corporate Office Environment, R&D Lab
Job Description Summary: Responsible for supporting the development of subsystems and components for transcatheter heart valve and delivery system using Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and test method development.
Job Responsibilities:
- Develop and validate test methods for components (nitinol, viscoelastic material like porcine pericardium etc.) or subsystems for transcatheter heart valves and delivery systems in accordance with quality system requirements.
- Develop and validate FEA models for components (nitinol, viscoelastic material like porcine pericardium etc.) or subsystems for transcatheter heart valves and delivery systems in accordance with quality system requirements.
- Design and document components and subsystems.
- Procure components.
- Develop assembly procedures.
- Conduct engineering analysis and feasibility testing of components of subsystems to ensure proper fit and function.
- Partner with Quality to conduct risk analysis and develop and execute design verification activities.
- Partner with Manufacturing to develop manufacturing procedures and processes and transfer the product to external manufacturing houses.