Job Overview
We are seeking an R&D/Product Development Engineer with experience in product and process design, process optimization, and scale-up. The ideal candidate will possess experience in process engineering, a good understanding of catheter shaft manufacturing processes, and the ability to work as part of a cross-functional team.
Key Responsibilities:
* Process Development: Be an integral part of the team tasked with the development of catheter shafts from concept through to process validation and transfer to operations.
* Process Optimization: Work with technical leaders to continuously evaluate and improve existing processes to enhance productivity, quality, and cost-effectiveness while maintaining compliance with industry standards and regulations.
* Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with PMO, Operations, Quality, and other departments to ensure smooth handoffs and successful process development and implementation.
* Customer Engagement: Build a partnership with customers and support technical content during customer calls and visits.
* Troubleshooting: Work with a team to address technical issues during feasibility, development, validation, scale-up, and manufacturing, providing solutions to design and process challenges.
* Documentation & Compliance: Prepare detailed documentation in line with project needs, regulatory requirements, and industry standards.
* Innovation: Support continuous improvement initiatives, contributing to the development of new technologies, methodologies, and solutions to meet business goals.
What Your Background Should Look Like:
* Hold a Level 8 Engineering, Science, or equivalent degree.
* Have 2-3+ years of industry experience in a Medical NPD environment.
* Experience with Lean Six Sigma, Design of Experiments (DOE), or other process optimization methodologies.
* Demonstrated experience in key catheter shaft manufacturing techniques – Braiding, coiling, reflow, thermal, and adhesive bonding at minimum.
* Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
* Experience in contributing to FMEA's, verifications, and validations for medical device products and processes.
* Experience with engineering tools such as DOE, SPC, and using Minitab.
* Working knowledge of biocompatible metal and/or polymer materials.
* Good interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
* Ability to work with a team and carry out actions in accordance with the project plan and deliver projects through key milestone phases and associated activities.
* Strong ability to present technical information clearly to the team and management.
* Occasional availability to participate in limited traveling to meet with customers.
About TE Connectivity
TE Connectivity is a global industrial technology leader creating a safer, sustainable, productive, and connected future. Our broad range of connectivity and sensor solutions enable the distribution of power, signal, and data to advance next-generation transportation, renewable energy, automated factories, data centers, medical technology, and more.
What TE Connectivity Offers:
A competitive salary package, performance-based bonus plans, health and wellness incentives, employee stock purchase program, community outreach programs/charity events, and employee resource group.