Job: Sr. Development Engineer

Jobing Description

The Senior Development Engineer will lead the design an development of electro-mechanical surgical devices through all phases of Design Control. Focus will be on products used in surgical oncology and advanced laparoscopic procedures. general tasks include activities such as designing components, devices, and assembly procedures. This position will interface with surgeons, marketing, other engineers, and outside suppliers as products are prototyped, fabricated, and tested.

Position Responsibilities

Serve as lead engineer in one or more cross-functional teams that are responsible for bringing new products through all phases of Design Control process based on initial customer requirement.

Provide updates to time-lines utilizing MS Project.

Create part, assembly, and drawing files utilizing CAD software (Solidworks preferred).

Exercise expertise in mechanical drawing formats per ANSI standards.

Consistently and effectively solve complex design and engineering problems by utilizing well developed design skills and engineering discipline.

Plan and implement acute and/or chronic pre-clinical studies in support of the development.

Attend clinical cases to observe surgeons performing surgery with and without Medtronic Advanced Energy devices.

Complete successful design of components based on common manufacturing processes such as injection molding, machining, and stamping.

Perform tolerance analysis.

Proactively anticipate issues and plan accordingly in order to complete projects within targeted objectives such as performance, time, and budget.

Communicate in writing on a regular basis with all cross-functional team members in a timely and concise manner.

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering Discipline
5 years product development experience
3 years medical device design experience

Desired/Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering
7+ years product development experience
5+ years medical device design experience

Physical Job Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; and use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job involve normal vision.