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R&D Catheter Engineer
SUMMARY:
Catheter engineer with substantial experience working in teams developing catheter systems, from conception through to production with minimal supervision. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated the ability to contribute in all phases of new catheter product development including ideation, concept development, detailed engineering and design for manufacturing. Candidate must be a motivated individual that has shown demonstrated skills working in teams.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Catheter Engineer will work with other members of the product development team to conceive, develop, prototype, test and debug novel catheter systems in accordance with established policies, goals, and objectives.
Working either independently or as part of a larger team, the candidate must have the ability to make sound technical decisions, prioritize project deadlines, follow up and complete critical items. This individual will be required to quickly generate numerous design concepts, narrow down, and select the best option through an appropriate mix of analysis and prototyping. Candidate must be able to motivate others to reach timelines and deliverables.
- Design prototypes and feasibility models for proof of concept testing
- Design and document catheter prototypes through production released products.
- Develop and improve manufacturing processes to pilot production level
- Support efforts to verify and validate new product designs
- Help prepare project plans, specifications, and schedules for new product development
- Prepare and manage Test Protocols, Reports and lab notebooks
- Identify and interact with vendors to obtain engineering materials, processes, and equipment
- Perform routine analysis of test results in relation to design specifications and test objectives
- Assist Engineering Team in maintaining adequate inventory of engineering and prototype materials
- Work closely with other engineers, technicians, contract manufacturers, assemblers, or other support personnel to assist in debugging and optimizing system performance
- Assist in the preparation and review of patent applications
- Support manufacture of new and existing products
- Stay current with general engineering knowledge related to catheter design
QUALIFICATIONS:
- 4-8 years experience as an engineer in the medical device industry
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Science, Master’s degree preferred.
- M ust have a demonstrated ability to effectively and clearly communicate concepts, ideas and knowledge to other individuals and teams.
- Must have strong analytical and problem solving skills, as well as a good background in the product development process.
- Extensive knowledge and proven track record of Catheter design, Manufacturing process skills and rapid product development.
- Proficient in Solidworks or ProE.
- Comfortable working with and seeking optimum solutions with catheter team members, as well as team members in adjacent disciplines of electrical and firmware engineering.
- Experience working with ISO requirements, G MP guidelines, FDA regulations, medical device design control, and manufacturing scale-up processes.
- Previous start-up experience, a plus.
- Strong creative ability (as demonstrated by a number of patents) as well as IP knowledge.
Please submit your information to: recruiting@hansenmedical.com
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