Sr. R&D Engineer

Position: Sr. R&D Engineer Req# 19318-1
Location: Irvine CA(100% onsite)

Duration: 12 month contract with a high possibility of extension

Job Description:

The main function of a Sustaining R&D engineer is to research and test the design functionality and maintenance of products equipment systems and processes. Device testing and technical justification/writing are key skills.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelors Degree in Engineering or Scientific field with 5 years of experience OR - Masters Degree in Engineering or Scientific field with 4 years of experience

Additional Skills:

• Medical device industry experience is highly preferred
• Substantial understanding and knowledge of principles theories and concepts relevant to Engineering
• Knowledge of materials and processes for catheter construction and manufacturing
• Strong documentation communication (e.g. written and verbal) and interpersonal relationship skills including consultative and relationship management skills
• Proven expertise in the use of MS Office Suite; CAD experience preferred
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings schematics and computer-generated reports.
• Minitab experience preferred
• Basic understanding of statistical techniques
• Previous experience working with lab/industrial equipment
• Strong problem-solving organizational analytical and critical thinking skills
• Substantial understanding of processes and equipment used in assigned work
• Strict attention to detail
• Ability to interact professionally with all organizational levels
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Must be able to work in a team environment including inter-departmental teams and key contact representing the organization on contracts or projects
• Ability to interact with senior internal and external personnel on significant matters often requiring coordination between organizations

Key Responsibilities:

• Work in a cross-functional environment (Quality Manufacturing Clinical and Regulatory) to support existing commercialized products.
• Test and/or improve products by developing complex experiments and tests (including writing and executing protocols) analyze results make recommendations and developing reports based on engineering principles especially for design verification
• Generate work instructions test methods engineering models and drawings/prototypes etc. to establish/characterize product and/or process specifications
• Create/update more complex design control documents including requirement specs and risk documents
• Develop and execute engineering project plans
• Identify evaluate manage and provide guidance to suppliers including establishing tolerances and defining acceptance criteria for suppliers
• Assign R&D support tasks; give instruction to technicians on conducting tests; train technicians and provide feedback; and coordinate technician work
• Evaluate input and form a technical recommendation including designing parts components and subsystems
• Understand and review historical technical documentation to identify gaps or to leverage for technical justification
• Other duties assigned by Leadership

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