Engineer III, Mechanical

ICU Medical•Southington, CT

2d•$110,000 - $120,000

About The Position

The Engineer III, Mechanical designs and develops mechanical and electro-mechanical components for medical devices. The role develops and implements new products and changes to products already on the market, and provides Design History File (DHF) support documentation by following established design control processes and good engineering and documentation practices. The engineer develops CAD and theoretical models, performs engineering analyses, builds prototypes, and conducts studies to demonstrate design feasibility. The position also supports on-market products and configuration management, including Engineering Change Orders, bills of materials, process instructions, drawing updates, and document releases. The role interfaces primarily with internal customers and external suppliers on the design and configuration of electro-mechanical medical devices, and collaborates with functions such as Marketing, Regulatory, Quality, and Operations. It conducts engineering activities of intermediate to advanced scope and supports products from concept through production. The position is largely sedentary, operates in a professional office environment using standard office equipment, and also requires work in an engineering lab with test equipment. Travel is typically 5–10% of the time. The stated annual salary range is $110,000–$120,000.

Requirements

Engineering degree from an accredited college or university.
At least 4 years of experience working in an engineering field.
Ability to triage a design concept and drive a solution to completion.
Familiarity with engineering tools and processes such as geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T), tolerance stack-up analysis, and simulations using finite element analysis tools such as ANSYS FEA or SolidWorks Simulation.
Knowledge of data analysis techniques using Minitab, Excel, and MATLAB.
Knowledge of medical device manufacturing practices.
Ability to identify technical risks and communicate them to a project or engineering manager.
Ability to critically review and interpret technical documentation.
Intermediate to advanced problem-solving and analytical ability.
Self-starter able to work independently to achieve project goals.
Ability to manage workload and complete tasks assigned by management or more senior engineers.

Nice To Haves

Experience in the medical device industry or another regulated industry.

Responsibilities

Assist in developing products from concept to production.
Develop product requirements based on customer and business needs, in compliance with international standards and applicable regulations.
Design and implement the mechanical aspects of electro-mechanical products, including dedicated consumables.
Identify potential design issues and troubleshoot problems as they arise.
Conduct engineering activities of intermediate to advanced scope, including designing and testing components, documenting findings, and communicating findings to the broader team.
Develop test procedures and protocols to ensure specifications and regulations are met.
Execute engineering and validation studies on products.
Follow company Standard Operating Procedures, industry standards, established design control processes, and good engineering practices.
Work with vendors to facilitate procurement of components needed for development.
Collaborate with cross-functional team members to meet project objectives.
Work on special projects as assigned.
Support on-market products and configuration management, including Engineering Change Orders, bills of materials, process instructions, drawing updates, and document releases.