How will you make an impact?

Perform a variety of mechanical engineering activities on the ocular related products including product design, concept prototyping, concept testing, early development, clinical builds, manufacturing scale up development and sustaining activities. Responsibilities include developing creative solutions to design and manufacturing problems, ensuring the proper engineering deliverables are accurately generated, generation of 3D CAD models, 2D CAD drawings, test procedures, etc, project management/ leadership, maintaining schedule and product release plans. This individual will may lead project teams with other engineers, designers, and manufacturing staff with a focus on meeting product specifications with technically strong, high-quality, cost-effective designs following Glaukos's defined development process. Further, all duties shall be performed in a professional way with attention to detail while supporting Glaukos' Quality Policy and the appropriated regulatory agencies, including FDA Quality System Regulations (21 CFR 820), ISO Standards (EN ISO 13485) and Risk Management (EN ISO 14971).

What will you do?

CONTRIBUTE TO DEVELOPMENT OF NEW DESIGNS, MANUFACTURING PROCESSES, AND OTHER ENGINEERING / BUSINESS PROCESSES AT ALL STAGES, FROM CONCEPT CREATION TO PRODUCTION RELEASE.

• With direction from management or senior engineering staff including guidance on task development. Work will be reviewed for accuracy and overall content upon completion. Individual must have the ability to investigate problems.
• Assists in or develops implantable Class III ophthalmic medical devices and the associated insertion system.
• Responsible for applying fundamental and advanced (depending on level) mechanical engineering principles, concepts, theories and techniques to solve complex problems related to product development / design and manufacturing while following company standard practices and procedures, and related specification.
• Responsible for generating proper engineering design models using SolidWorks 3-D parametric modeling software.
• Responsible for generating proper documentation including detailed 2-D part drawings, assembly drawings, engineering test protocols, engineering test reports, validation protocols, validation reports and other associated engineering documentation using, SolidWorks, MS Office Suite, etc. while ensuring proper engineering control guidelines are met and the appropriated level of detail is used.
• Assists in development of completed per project plan with defined milestones, which are defined by the project engineer, but approved by the team and management.
• Development work is completed to ensure safe and effective products that meet all worldwide quality, regulatory, marketing requirements.

How will you get here?

Experience:

0-2 years engineering work.

MS (technical research based) is equal to 2 years of experience. MS (Executive Style or non-research) is equal to 1 year of experience. PHD equal to 5 years of experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Experience with ocular product a plus
• Detail oriented with the ability to work in a clean room environment.
• Experience with phased new product development processes from concept through full production release.
• Ability to work in team environment as contributor and leader
• Ability to create and maintain scheduled plans while maintaining quality of engineering deliverables with guidance for engineering management.
• Excellent decision making/problem solving skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient in MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and MS Power Point.
• Ability to use MS Project (Only for senior levels - Senior I and up).
• Knowledge of cGMP and ISO regulations a plus
• Ability to fabricate assemblies under a microscope.
• Ability to interact with all departments a plus
• SolidWorks capable, part, assembly and drawing generation

Generous. Innovative. Leadership-driven. Family-oriented. Socially responsible.

These are just a few of the terms our employees use to describe their experiences as a part of the Glaukos family.

Those may seem like big aspirations, but here at Glaukos, we recognize the deep significance and profound meaning that comes from knowing that we can make a meaningful difference by helping improve eyesight of people worldwide. And because we're a rapidly growing company with a dynamic, fast-paced culture, individual employees are empowered with more diverse and enriching challenges that might not be possible at a larger company, and more fulfillment in knowing every person and every task is directly tied to making a difference in the life of others.

We offer competitive salary (based on experience), bonus eligibility, medical/dental/vision, life insurance, stock options, 401(k) Employer Match, Employee Stock Purchase Program, generous time off & paid holidays as well as time-off to volunteer in the community, plus the opportunity to work for a company that is pioneering a new glaucoma treatment class! Moreover, Glaukos Corporation has been Certified as a Great Place to Work the last three years!

Glaukos Corporation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.