Senior Research And Development EngineerThe candidate will bring a materials engineering focus and perspective to this role. Responsible for designing, defining, and implementing system requirements for complex customer systems and/or preparing studies and analyzing existing systems. Interfaces with key opinion leaders of a given industry to define market need, conceives plans, and conducts investigations that substantially influence company strategies or core technologies. Receives minimal technical direction/review on broad scope or complex projects.Key Responsibilities:Drives complex or novel assignments requiring the development of new or improved techniques and procedures. Work is expected to result in the development of new or refined technologies, products, materials, processes, and equipment to broaden the company's portfolio.Successfully completes engineering work in one or more of the following: technology development, product design and development, test of materials, preparation of specifications, process study, research investigation (animal and clinical studies), and report preparation.Interacts with Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs), physicians, and external experts to understand market development, growth areas, and future needs.Possesses high-end problem-solving techniques that can challenge perceived norms and apply creative thinking methods to complex technical problems whilst adhering to regulatory requirements, project deadlines, and product costs.Assesses the feasibility and soundness of alternative engineering processes, products, or equipment.Possesses knowledge of material science (polymers, metals, and ceramics) in a variety of areas utilized in implantable devices.Documents system requirements by writing documents, reports, memos, and change requests. Methods used are determined by approved procedures and standards.Authors, collaborates, and presents data to the technical community.Assists in strategic planning for the company.Quality System Requirements:In all actions, demonstrates a primary commitment to patient safety and product quality by maintaining compliance with the Quality Policy and all other documented quality processes and procedures.For those individuals that supervise others, the following statements are applicable:Assures that appropriate resources (personnel, tools, etc.) are maintained to assure Quality System compliance and adherence to the company Quality Policy.Establishes and promotes a work environment that supports the Quality Policy and Quality System.Job Scope and Leveling Guidelines:Functional Knowledge:Requires in-depth conceptual, practical, and technical and/or functional knowledge of principles and theories in own job function and general understanding of related job functions.Has material engineering/science background particularly in the areas of materials characterization (polymers, metals, ceramics, failure analysis, and material selection).Has experience in applying this knowledge in a variety of situations to accomplish work.Leadership:Supports team members by setting an example, coaching, and providing feedback and guidance.May lead small projects or project steps with manageable risks and resource requirements.Problem Solving:Solves a range of problems of varying scope and complexity, generally applying existing solutions while exercising autonomy to propose alternatives understanding their impact on the business or apply judgment based on experience to develop new solutions.Works independently guided by company policies, guidelines, and procedures, receiving guidance on complex and unprecedented problems.Seniority levelMid-Senior levelEmployment typeContractJob functionIndustriesMedical Equipment Manufacturing
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