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ID#626 - Senior Project Engineer – Location: Parsippany, NJ  - Salary: $85K to $120K           

Relevant Work Experience:      5+ to 7 Years

Unique opportunity for an experienced DEVICE DESIGN ENGINEER to work with top surgeons and a leading institution on the development of a breakthrough arthroplasty system. The company is building a team around an existing concept backed by significant biomechanical research and an international team of physicians. The current search is for a technical project leader to design and develop the product.

Candidates must have medical device design experience (orthopedics, total joints a plus), must be proficient in SolidWorks and must have excellent design, communication and project management skills. Candidates must have experience bringing products to market from concept through transfer and must be experienced and familiar with manufacturing processes (precision machining, metalworking)

This is a well funded start-up company presenting the opportunity to work on this top priority project and for career growth in line with the growth and success of the company.

 

ID#625 - Senior Engineer, Research & Development – Location: Irving, TX – Salary:  up to $95K Product - Polymer Implants, Bioabsorbable Materials

 

Educational
Requirements

BS degree in Engineering or a relevant scientific discipline. Advanced degree desired but not required.

Experience
and
Qualifications:

A minimum of five years of experience in the medical device industry required; or experience in polymer implants. This individual must possess the ability to be recognized as a technical expert.

SUMMARY
Under general guidance, will perform highly complex engineering duties associated with the development of new products and materials from initial concept through production.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES
1. Identify technical opportunities and recommend probes and projects to management for implementation.
2. Recommend technology improvements for existing processes and products.
3. Direct and manage complex technology development programs that could involve multiple interfaces internal and external to company.
4. Collect, organize and analyze technical information to support the development and design of products and processes to manufacture them.
5. Design tooling and develop processes required for the manufacture of prototypes and final products.
6. Interact with technical, administrative and production personnel at all levels in the organization, as well as with vendors and suppliers, to develop documentation and manufacturing procedures for manufacturing processes and new product designs or modifications or existing products.
7. Develop, manufacture and test prototypes of new design or design modifications.
8. Confer with vendors and suppliers to arrange for purchase of equipment material and parts required to carry out development activities or to provide analytical capabilities in support of developmental activities.
9. Provide support and resources to other departments as necessary.
10. Coordinate the work schedules of technicians working on projects assigned to the position.
11. Monitor the progress, performance and required training of

technician staff assigned to projects.
12. Other projects as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Function may include supervisory responsibilities for technician level. If applicable, will offer advice and counsel to the department manager/director regarding the performance and progress of the technician staff. Responsible for conducting performance appraisals, and recommending hiring, termination, disciplining, salary increases to manager/director.


 

ID#621 - Sr. Engineer – Location: Arizona & Utah – Salary:  $90K to $100K

 

Responsible for all technical aspects of developing medical devices from concept to market success, including but not limited to:

 

- Hands-on involvement with all phases of medical device development

- Conceptualization and primarily mechanical design of medical device procedures, instruments, and implants using fundamental engineering knowledge and principles

- Solid modeling via Solidworks of design concepts and creation of design drawings using ASME Y14.5, ISO, and GD&T principles

- Creation of development documentation consistent with FDA CFR 820.30, such as product specifications, risk analyses, verification / validation reports, etc.

- Fabrication of prototypes in conjunction with the internal company’s prototype shop and outside suppliers

- Designing, executing, and analyzing experiments, verification tests, and validation tests using statistical techniques

- Transition of new products with production suppliers

- Travel as needed for development activities (~10-25%)

 

Requirements

- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Biomedical Engineering – Master’s degree preferred

- 2 years experience in design and engineering capacity – Previous Medical Device experience is preferred.

- Strong mechanical engineering, design, and analysis skills

- Good verbal and written communication skills

- Working knowledge of CAD (Solidworks) and GD&T

 

 

ID#620 - Senior R&D Engineer – Location: San Jose, CA – Salary: up to $125 – Product: developing less-invasive neurointerventional solutions to treat cerebral vascular disease,

 

Hands-on" Sr. R&D Engineer w/balloon/catheter background

 

Position Responsibilities

Manage/oversee catheter coating process

Optimize catheter and balloon properties

Develop new test methods

Implement Design change requests

Design basic fixtures

Write verification and validation protocols

Position Requirements

5+ years experience in the medical device industry (preferably cardiology, neurovascular areas). Recent catheter development and/or balloon experience.

BSME, Biomedical or Chemical Engineering degree

Familiar with Design Control and GMP regulations

Ability to write detailed verification and validation protocols & reports

Proficient in fixture design, and Solid Works/AutoCAD & modeling

Injection molding, extrusion experience and familiarity with assembly techniques and composite structures

Excellent communications, both verbal & written

 

ID#619 – Principal R&D Engineer - Location: Mountain View, CA – Salary: $110K plus equity

 

A venture funded start-up company developing bio-absorbable drug-eluting stent technologies for treatment of peripheral vascular disease (PVD).  The company is currently located in Mountain View, California, with a wholly owned subsidiary located in Singapore

 

Responsibilities

·                             Expertise in stent design and all associated bench evaluations including   design verification tests and documentation

·                             Proficient in FEA, CAD Mechanical design and Solid works

·                             Hands on experience with system level stent-catheter design and process

·                             Experience with, biodegradable polymers, metals and micro machining

·                             Solid understanding of product validation and pre-clinical GLP studies

·                             Statistical Process Control (SPC), Design of Experiments (DOE), Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) and ISO.

Medical device regulation and clinical evaluations

Expertise and

Personality:

The desired candidate will have experience with:

·     “Hands-on" approach to product design and problem solving with the skills required to build a successful team.

·     Be a positive, self-confident, decisive leader who has excellent communication skills in both oral and written formats, as well as excellent listening skills.

·     Be known as a person who has high integrity, sound character, a tremendous work ethic, a good team player, and the passion to succeed.

Education

BS, MS preferred

 

 

 

ID#616 – Senior R&D Engineer – Location: Wilmington, NC – Salary: up to $100K – Product: Orthopedic/Spine Medical Devices

 

This position will be responsible for leading product development from intial concept through product launch as well as ongoing support for existing product lines.  Collaborates with surgeons and marketing to develop initial design inputs and to optimize prototypes.  Details designs with manufacturing engineers and vendors for manufacturability and market introduction.  Provides technical support for product launch and serves as a resource for surgeons and sales & marketing groups.

 

 

Education: 

BS in Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering or similar discipline with medical device experience (MS a plus)

 

Experience: 

5+ years of medical device development experience

Experience developing orthopedic surgical instruments and implants

Experience in Project Management including working with Quality, Regulatory, Manufacturing, Marketing and Suppliers

 

Skills

Excellent Verbal and Written communication skills necessary

Ability to work and interface with a range of people and departments

Computer Experience including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project required.

Effective in conducting mechanical design using 3D CAD (Solidworks preferred)

Familiarity with ISO quality systems and FDA QSR

 

Responsibilities

Position will involve all phases of product development from initial concept through product launch as well as ongoing support for existing product lines.

Work closely with surgeons to develop initial design input and optimize prototypes. 

Using 3D CAD system to create models for new designs and product manufacturing prints. 

Work with vendors and manufacturing engineers to optimize designs for manufacturability. 

Define validation requirements and required mechanical testing. 

Provide technical support on products for surgeons, marketing and the sales force.

 

 

ID#613 – R&D Engineer, Implants – Location:  Watertown, MA – Salary: up to $110K plus equity – Product: Biomaterial Platforms

 

An early-stage medical device company that is bringing biologically-inspired biomaterials systems to the clinic to improve patient outcomes. We are a multi-disciplinary team of biologists, chemists, materials scientists, and engineers, working in close collaboration to understand the biology of disease and to create solutions that address some of today’s most challenging and critical unmet clinical needs. To support the development and implementation of our multi-functional technology platform, the company has created a state-of-the art research and development environment in the Boston metropolitan area.

 

You are

Obsessed with good design

Creative

Able to synthesize input from literature, clinicians, colleagues, and analysis and testing to define and validate design requirements

Unafraid of complex design problems that require multi-disciplinary understanding and coordination

Skilled at prototyping and testing to demonstrate concept and product feasibility

Comfortable working and communicating effectively in a cross-functional, highly interdisciplinary environment

Excited about having impact within and beyond your team

Looking to work in an extremely dynamic and fast-paced environment, and you are prepared to meet aggressive development milestones

Passionate about attacking “the big problems,” and always seeking new challenges

A highly self-motivated problem-solver

 

You will be

Working closely with engineers and scientists to develop novel implantable vascular devices

Documenting your accomplishments in lab notebooks and design history files per Design Control

Implementing testing capabilities to support device development

Building consensus across a highly technical, intellectually challenging organization

Coaching and mentoring across the organization

 

Your stats

·     BS in mechanical, materials, or biomedical engineering; MS strongly preferred

·     You have a track record of novel design solutions, which may include documentation via patents

·     You have several (at least 3) years of experience in medical device R&D, preferably in an entrepreneurial environment

·     You have knowledge of Design Control (FDA QSR and ISO guidelines), as well as GMP

·     Proficient in 3D CAD, preferably SolidWorks

 

You will report to

Vice President, Engineering

 

 

ID#614 - Sr. R&D Engineer, Delivery Systems – Location:  Watertown, MA – Salary: up to $110K plus equity – Product: Biomaterial Platforms

An early-stage medical device company that is bringing biologically-inspired biomaterials systems to the clinic to improve patient outcomes. We are a multi-disciplinary team of biologists, chemists, materials scientists, and engineers, working in close collaboration to understand the biology of disease and to create solutions that address some of today’s most challenging and critical unmet clinical needs. To support the development and implementation of our multi-functional technology platform, The company has created a state-of-the art research and development environment in the Boston metropolitan area.

 

You are

Obsessed with good design

Skilled at prototyping and testing of interventional catheter-based delivery systems to prove concept and product feasibility

Able to synthesize input from literature, clinicians, colleagues, analysis and testing results to define and validate design requirements

Comfortable working and communicating effectively in a cross-functional, highly interdisciplinary environment

Excited about having impact within and beyond your team

Looking to work in an extremely dynamic and fast-paced environment, and you are prepared to meet aggressive development milestones

A highly self-motivated problem-solver

 

You will be

Driving the development of delivery systems for novel biomaterials-based vascular implants

Coordinating the efforts of internal and external resources

Working closely with engineers and scientists to develop novel implantable vascular devices

Documenting your accomplishments in lab notebooks and design history files per Design Control

Implementing testing capabilities to support device development

Building consensus across a highly technical, intellectually challenging organization

 

Your stats

·     BS in mechanical, plastics, or biomedical engineering; MS strongly preferred

·     You have a track record of novel design solutions, which may include documentation via patents

·     You have a track record of on-time delivery

·     You have several (at least 5) years of experience medical device R&D, preferably in an entrepreneurial environment

·     You have participated in a complete development cycle (concept to commercialization)

·     You have knowledge of Design Control (FDA QSR and ISO guidelines), as well as GMP

·     Proficient in 3D CAD, preferably SolidWorks

 

You will report to

Vice President, Engineering

 

 

ID# 603 - Principal R&D Engineer – Balloon – Location: Menlo Park, CA – Salary $130K plus, plus equity

Manage team to design and develop next generation balloon catheter devices used in treatment of ENT disease.

Manage the design and development of multiple new dilatation balloon catheter products as well as product changes and enhancements per design control requirements 

Manage vendors and development partners to meet project requirements and timelines

Supervise assigned engineers and technicians

Create and maintain project plans and schedules to complete projects in an aggressive manner

Some hands-on designing and prototyping of dilatation balloon catheters

Manage development test protocols, verification reports, and transfer to manufacturing

Contribute to generation and management of Intellectual Property

Interface with R&D, Marketing, Regulatory, Quality, Manufacturing, development partners, OEM’s and physicians

Qualifications:

The successful candidate must possess:

BSME or BS-BME and 5-10 years experience working in Class II or Class III medical devices

3-5 years experience working with balloon catheters or stent delivery systems

Excellent management skills with at least 2 years experience managing multidisciplinary engineering teams

Excellent track record of managing complex medical device development from concept phase through design development, verification, validation, clinical trials, and product release

Strong balloon catheter design, materials, analytical, and execution skills required.  Experience with high pressure dilatation balloons and balloon catheters preferred

Demonstrated ability to communicate concepts, challenges, and project plans to all levels of the organization

Proficiency in SolidWorks preferred

 

ID#602 – Principal Engineer - Location: Framingham, MA - Salary: $90K to $110K plus equity     

 

A venture backed startup company.  Company has been in existence for one year and plans to revolutionize how women are treated for abnormal uterine bleeding (AUB) by developing advanced less-invasive devices.  With over 10 million American women suffering from AUB.

Company is well-funded and has established an outstanding Advisory Board of top surgeons in the Women’s Health Field.  An opportunity to get in at the ground floor and have a huge impact on the future of the company and the industry.  We are a clinically-oriented, high-tech medical device company looking for the right person to help grow our business.  If you are a medical device engineer with drive, integrity and a desire to work with a creative and innovative team we need to hear from you.

 

Job Summary:

Responsible for designing, documenting, and verifying new product designs to meet the needs of our customers.

Responsibilities:

· Assume technical leadership role on a cross-functional team through all stages of product development

· Solicit input from medical thought leaders, marketing, and other stakeholders to define product specifications

· Develop solutions to design problems through the application of engineering principals, analysis, and empirical    methods

· Model complex components and assemblies in CAD and create detailed drawings.

· Build and test prototype designs for proof of concept

· Develop protocols and perform product verification and validation testing.

· Compile Design History Files per FDA requirements

· Perform process-related design tasks to support pilot manufacturing

· Support production of final product by troubleshooting manufacturing processes

· Identify suppliers and maintain relationships to ensure the delivery of superior components and services

· Enhance the intellectual property position of the company via invention disclosures and patent applications

· Help optimize R&D’s operations and procedures

Skills and Qualifications:

· BS in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent, MS preferred

· Minimum 7 years experience in medical device design with a focus on Class II or Class III devices

· Specific experience with development of complex electromechanical medical devices is desired

· Hands-on engineering skill with a proven ability to work well in a team environment

· Strong understanding of engineering materials, component selection, and design for reliability and manufacturability

· Proficiency using CAD tools desirable

· Comfortable with all phases of the product development lifecycle, including design, implementation, debug, verification, qualification, and transfer

· Excellent oral and written communication skills

· Demonstrated history of bringing medical products to market

· Proven track record of creative problem solving skills

 

ID#600 - R&D Engineer – Location: Aliso Viejo, CA  Salary: $90K - $125K

 

Local medical device company focused on therapeutic vascular devices.

Candidate will report to the Director of Research and Development.

Primary responsibilities include:

Design vascular devices and contribute to company's intellectual property portfolio.

Manage new products from conceptual through manufacturing phases following design control policies.

Conduct animal studies to verify product performance.

Compose R&D and manufacturing drawings, using Solid Works design software, to ISO and ANSI standards.

Ensure compliance with FDA and international regulations.

Support quality system, document control, and conduct inspections.

Qualifications:

At least five years of R&D and/or manufacturing technical experience in the medical device industry.

Small company experience, with vascular device experience preferred.

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical or Biomedical Engineering or equivalent.

Skills:

Excellent presentation, interpersonal, communication, follow-though and organizational skills.

Solid works design software experience is a must.

Ability to write protocols, analyze data, interpret and write technical reports.

Self motivated with ability to work independently.

Demonstrated skills in product design and fixturing development.

Experience specifying and managing sub contractors/vendors.

 

 

 

ID#599 - R&D Engineer - Location: Mountain View, CA – Salary – $60K to $80K

 

Research & Development Relevant Work Experience: 2+ to 5 Years Career Level: Experienced (Non-Manager) Education Level: Bachelor's Degree

This position will report to the Research & Development Manager or above.

 

 Responsibilities include (but not limited to):

*Perform or coordinate verification and validation activities

*Conduct protocols (stent and system), test data analysis (including statistical analysis), and report generation

*Support design activities

*Coordinate external testing resources

*Design and maintain test equipment or lab

*Adhere to timeline for project, identify resource constraints and    requirements

*Continuously evaluate timeliness of activities and regularly communicates status

*Coordinate resources within other departments as necessary

*Maintain laboratory notebook

*Perform design and failure analysis, reliability studies

*Participate in competitor analysis

Required qualification/skills:

*Must have 2+ years successful product development experience in a medical device environment

*Experience in the design or testing of stents a plus

*AutoCAD or SolidWorks skills

*Excellent communication skills, hard worker, and self-starter

*Sense of urgency and passion

*An ability to get things accomplished

*Strong organizational skills

*Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or equivalent required      

 

 

 

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ID#624 - Senior Project Manager – Location: San Jose, CA – Salary: compensation to the $150K plus - Surgical and Percutaneous Valvular Medical Device Company

The Company is emerging with breakthrough technology and has raised significant venture capital based on its successful development of proprietary surgical and percutaneous medical devices for the treatment of valvular heart disease and congestive heart failure.  The company is currently developing technologies that enable both cardiovascular surgeons and interventional cardiologists to customize their treatment of cardiac valve abnormalities, such as mitral regurgitation, based on the patient’s individual anatomy and physiologic performance. This technology can be delivered either surgically or percutaneously to treat cardiac valve disease reducing patient mortality and length of hospital stay.

The position will focus on taking the company’s surgical technology to a percutaneous technology for cardiac valve repair, specifically in the mitral valve area. The Senior Project Manager will be responsible for managing the Company’s contract engineering firm engaged in the development and manufacture of the surgical product platform. The incumbent will have control over, and closely manage contract engineers as well as in-house engineering staff and insure that product development is on time and on budget.

                                                                                          

The candidate we prefer will have ten or more years of progressively successful experience in a medical device company that develops cardiac valves via open surgical, minimally invasive surgical or percutaneous delivery systems. The candidate will have an undergraduate degree in engineering, mechanical is preferable. An advanced M.S.degree in mechanical engineering is also highly desirable. Candidates must be able to manage multiple projects and demonstrate a record of high achievement. Candidates must possess a strong work ethic along with exemplary interpersonal skills necessary for communications with contract management employees, advisors and staff.  The candidate must be skilled in the use of Solid Works, Microsoft Project, and the Microsoft Office suite of general business applications.

 

The opportunity is to join an early stage medical device company with unique technology and a strong IP position as the Senior Project Manager. The company is financed by a premier venture capital firm and has a management team that has successfully launched medical device companies. The SRM will help build the team and infrastructure for the company that will lead to significant global growth. Attractive compensation, relocation, and equity that could result in significant net worth.

 

 

 

ID#623 – Project Manager – Location: Twin Cities, MN – Salary: up to $120K

 

Seeking an experienced project manager with demonstrated ability to manage in-house development and external collaborations. Sample technology, simulation, laparoscopic, endoscopic, explore new medical device technology. 

 

Description:

Job Summary: The Division of Engineering and Technical Services at

Research Hospital, Twin Cities, MN, designs and develops innovative systems, devices and instrumentation for the advancement of medical practice, research and education for

the Research Hospital.

 

We are seeking an experienced project manager with demonstrated ability to manage in-house development and external collaborations. As a project manager, you will independently manage multiple medium- to large-scale multi-disciplinary projects from inception to closure including project definition, scope and requirements development, scheduling, resource management, risk identification and mitigation, budget and cost tracking, quality assurance, testing, and change control. You will utilize established project guidelines, tools, checklists, templates and methodologies. Scope of projects may include: software (including application level, firmware, and GUI), hardware (including electrical and mechanical), various other related sciences (including biology, chemistry, and physiology), and operational processes.

 

Qualifications:

 

Required: BS in Engineering, or a related field with 7 years of related professional experience; with MS or PhD in related fields, less experience will be considered.

 

Preferred: PMP certification; experience with group facilitation, team building and conflict resolution tools and processes to achieve a motivated and positive team atmosphere; experience managing new product development projects in a mature development

process environment; experience with Agile development processes and medical device development is desirable, experience communicating with customers and senior management; knowledge or experience with emerging health-care technologies (e.g., simulation, laparoscopic and endoscopic procedures, imaging); evidence of an ability to learn new technologies quickly,

to deal with complexity and ambiguity, and to balance multiple, competing priorities; evidence of an ability to handle challenges with creativity, flexibility, and humor.

 

Required / Desired Skills 

Skill  Required / Desired  Amount of Experience

 

·     MS Project  Required  3  Years

·     System Development Life Cycle (SDLC)  Highly desired    

·     Communication Skills (Oral & Written)  Required  7  Years

·     Structured Methodology  Highly desired    

·     PMP Certification  Highly desired  1  Years

·     Ability to manage people, budget and timeline  Highly desired  7  Years

·     Ability t