ICU Medical Inc. San Clemente , CA 92674
Posted 2 months ago
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 methods
Excellent analytical skills
Basic SolidWorks competency required
Understanding of engineering mechanics and physics
Good verbal and interpersonal skills
Familiarity with machine shop practices
Familiarity of drafting standards
Minimum Qualifications, Education & Experience
Must be at least 18 years of age
Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited college or university in Mechanical Engineering or a related field
Minimum 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
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.
ICU Medical Inc.