Controls Engineer - NPI
About The Position
The Controls Engineer performs general engineering work using standard methods and tools, with opportunities to apply more advanced technologies and engineering concepts while developing in the medical device industry. The role works to meet or exceed internal and external customer expectations, typically independently with occasional direction from experienced engineers, supervisors, or managers. The engineer evaluates and applies standard engineering techniques, reviews plans and procedures, assesses products, processes, and materials for failures and improvement opportunities, and participates in moderately complex projects to investigate, develop, document, and implement product and process technologies. The role plans and executes engineering work within major projects or leads smaller projects, applies data analysis to identify root causes, and supports product and process improvements. The position embeds quality in engineering work, supports adherence to the Quality Management System and regulatory requirements, and contributes to corrective and preventive actions and site quality objectives. It also supports Integer’s Manufacturing Excellence and Market Focused Innovation strategies, including development and deployment of systems and tools for innovation and continuous improvement. The role collaborates across teams, identifies technical challenges proactively, and supports safety, environmental, security, and quality requirements.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related technical field and at least three years of relevant experience; candidates who do not meet the education requirement may be considered with 7+ years of relevant experience.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively with associates and cross-functional teams.
- Solid technical aptitude and ability to contribute to a team or produce technical results individually.
- Functional understanding of Integer Quality Management Systems and ability to complete required Quality System documentation tasks with little or no direction.
- Competency in written and oral communication.
- Ability to maintain a calm demeanor in a high-energy, constantly changing production environment.
- Positive, can-do attitude and belief that failure is not an option.
Responsibilities
- Apply standard engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria to evaluate and address engineering work.
- Review procedures and plans before implementation and assess existing products, processes, and materials for failures and potential improvements.
- Investigate, develop, document, and implement new product and process technologies in projects of moderate complexity and scope.
- Plan, schedule, and execute engineering work within a major project or lead a smaller-scope project.
- Apply data analysis practices to establish root causes of product and process failures and support improvement justifications.
- Observe products and processes, recognize discrepancies, and follow operations through detailed steps to determine their causes.
- Embed quality in engineering work, assure adherence to the Quality Management System, facilitate or contribute to corrective and preventive actions, and support quality KPIs and the journey to 5 Sigma.
- Support Integer’s Manufacturing Excellence and Market Focused Innovation strategies.
- Champion development and deployment of systems and tools that drive innovation and continuous improvement.
- Support Manufacturing Excellence practices involving strategy alignment, sustained change, standardization, associate engagement, and systems and process optimization.
- Actively support Integer Environmental Health & Safety programs.
- Generate continuous improvement suggestions and support their implementation.
- Collaborate with associates and cross-functional teams, exchange information, ask questions, and check for understanding.
- Perform other duties as needed and directed by line supervision.
Benefits
- Base salary and a cash-based incentive program.
- Medical insurance.
- Dental insurance.
- Vision insurance.
- Disability insurance.
- Life insurance.
- Adoption benefits.
- Parental leave available after one year.
- Optional employee-paid supplemental life insurance, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and accident insurance.
- 401(k) plan with company matching contributions; employees are immediately eligible.
- 80 hours (10 days) of company-designated holidays per year.
- Annual allotment of paid time off.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
