Controls Engineer - NPI

Integer • Salem, VA

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About The Position

The Controls Engineer - NPI 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 engineer works independently with occasional guidance, applying standard engineering techniques and judgment to make minor adaptations to specifications, procedures, and work instructions. The role evaluates products, processes, and materials for failure analysis and improvement; reviews plans and procedures; and participates in moderately complex projects to investigate, develop, document, and implement new product and process technologies. The engineer plans and executes work within major projects and may lead smaller-scope projects, using data analysis and observation to identify root causes and support improvements.

The role supports Integer’s quality, safety, environmental, security, manufacturing excellence, and market-focused innovation requirements. It contributes to corrective and preventive actions, quality KPIs, continuous improvement, and the deployment of systems and tools that promote innovation. Work is performed in accordance with Integer’s Quality Management System, applicable FDA regulations, company policies, operating procedures, and other regulatory requirements. The engineer collaborates with associates and cross-functional teams while building technical capability and supporting production and process improvements.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering or 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 independently.
• Functional understanding of Integer Quality Management Systems and ability to complete required quality-system documentation tasks with little or no direction.
• Competent written and oral communication skills.
• 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

• Meet or exceed internal and external customer expectations while adhering to Integer’s values and applicable safety, environmental, security, quality, and regulatory requirements.
• Apply standard engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria, using judgment to make minor adaptations to existing specifications, procedures, and work instructions.
• Review procedures and plans before implementation and evaluate existing products, processes, and materials for failure analysis 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.
• Use data analysis and process observation to determine root causes of product and process failures or discrepancies and justify improvements.
• Contribute to corrective and preventive actions, quality KPIs, and adherence to the Quality Management System.
• Support Integer’s Manufacturing Excellence and Market Focused Innovation strategies, including continuous improvement and innovation systems and tools.
• Support the Integer Production System’s focus areas, including site Hoshin plans, SiOP meetings, value stream maps, production monitoring, Leader Standard Work, 5S, manufacturing standard work, training and certification, standardized problem solving, behavior-based safety, improvement suggestions, built-in quality, optimized scheduling and material systems, work cell design, and total productive maintenance.
• Actively support Environmental Health & Safety programs and generate and help implement continuous improvement suggestions.
• Collaborate with others, 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, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
• Adoption benefits.
• Parental leave after one year.
• Optional employee-paid supplemental life insurance, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and accident insurance.
• 401(k) plan with company matching contributions.
• 80 hours (10 days) of company-designated holidays per year.
• Annual allotment of paid time off.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level