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Job Description
Medical Device client is seeking a Principal Engineer - R&D in Irvine, CA!
12 month contract
$74.24/hr W2
This is an excellent opportunity to join the Critical Care Mechanical R&D Engineering organization working on industry-leading patient sensors and diagnostic devices. Our client is the global leader in patient-focused innovations for critical care monitoring and is actively expanding its portfolio to transform care for the many patients we serve. The R&D engineering team is looking for a candidate with the right set of innovative technical and problem solving skills to contribute to the development and continuous improvement of Critical Care patient monitoring platforms.
Key responsibilities include:
* Drive ideation, design, hands-on prototyping, and feasibility testing of design enhancements for newly-introduced electro-mechanical patient monitoring platforms
* Identify product design opportunities and manufacturing process improvements
* Collaborate with cross-functional teams to investigate manufacturing and field issues; Design, test, and implement corrections
* Generate test protocols, reports, and supporting documentation for formal design verification
* Support new product development teams
* An effective candidate must have hands-on skills with the proven ability to independently apply deep technical knowledge, perform detailed design analyses, and apply sound judgement to lead complex initiatives. Creative mechanical development skills are required.
* Demonstrated innovation, curiosity and ability to tackle technical problems
* Demonstrated track record of delivering on projects in a high energy environment
* Strong mechanical aptitude
* Knowledge of design and manufacturing of electro-mechanical medical devices
* Experience with patient sensors a strong plus
* Proven design skills using 3D CAD solid modeling software
* Experience with 3D CAD data management systems
* Deep materials knowledge desired
* Solid understanding of general manufacturing processes including machining, injection molding, thermoforming, extrusions, additive manufacturing, and surface treatments
* Experience with DFM methodologies and a passion for delivering highly-manufacturable products
* Expert understanding of the ASME Y14.5M-2009 drawing standards
* Must be a highly motivated self-starter able to achieve results with minimal direction
* Highly effective verbal and written communication skills are necessary (This position requires extensive collaboration, and, working cross-functionally)
Qualifications
* Strong knowledge of design and development of electro-mechanical medical devices
* Knowledge of injection molding, sheet metal, machining, and thermoforming design methodologies for reusable and disposable parts
* Knowledge of general manufacturing processes including injection molding, sheet metal, machining, and various plastic part joining technologies
* Knowledge of Medical Electrical Safety Standard
* Strong knowledge of SolidWorks
* Understanding of the ASME Y14.5M-2009 drawing standards
* Strong problem-solving, organizational, analytical, and critical thinking skills
* Capability to quickly learn and interpret complex systems is required
* Ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with the team is essential
* Effective organizational and prioritization skills are critical for success in this position
* Strong written and verbal communication, interpersonal, and relationship building skills
* Ability to plan, organize, and manage time effectively
* Ability to work both independently and as a team member with minimal direction
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To apply please email your resume to vphan@rothstaffing.com
