R&D Engineer

Summary:Use engineering knowledge to design, develop, verify and validate product designs in support of company's strategic plan. Contribute as part of a cross-functional team in product design and development, process development and optimization, and verification & validation testing to support product transfer to manufacturing.Principal Tasks & Responsibilities:Prototype, assemble and iterate design concepts using rapid-cycle feedback.Execute design verification and validation testing, test method development/validation and process development/validation with minimal supervision.Prepare technical documentation, including manufacturing instructions, test methods, drawings, protocols, and reports to support design control activities. Accurately document data and prepare written reports for inclusion in the Design History File.Participate in and contribute to periodic team updates and actively support any project change requests.Troubleshoot assembly process issues and train R&D technicians on product assembly.Contribute to IP generation, patent filings and technical publications.Drive root-cause analysis and continuous improvement of design and build processes.Qualifications:Education:BS in Mechanical Engineering required. Advanced degree is a plus.Experience:4-6 years industry experience with Class II or Class III medical device3 years in neurovascular product development, with microcatheter-based technologies and accessoriesParticipated and supported animal studiesFamiliar with neurovasculature and regulatory (DV) requirementsSkills:Strong interpersonal, organizational and communication skills (written and oral)Hands-on, adaptable team player with positive, goal-focused mindsetDemonstrated ability to deliver results in a dynamic, deadline-driven environmentStatistical analysis (sample plans, reliability calculations) knowledgeHigh proficiency in SolidWorks requiredProficient with Microsoft Office applications

Salary : $72,000 - $93,000