Product Development Engineer I

Fresenius Medical Care • Ogden, UT

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About The Position

The entry-level Product Development Engineer I participates in designing, executing, and championing research and development activities for Fresenius products. As a member of a technical team, the Engineer works in a mentored environment, with oversight from higher-level engineers, to complete predefined work. The role may involve quality planning, internal audits, data collection and analysis, specification development and review, and design review and qualification. The Engineer collaborates with cross-functional teams to develop, commercialize, and maintain high-quality products.

The Engineer applies design control procedures to product development; supports assigned projects; contributes ideas and potential inventions; and develops presentations on projects, proposals, designs, and status updates. The role includes hands-on work involving fabrication and processing, development of engineering specifications and test protocols, preparation of SOPs and technical manuals, and validation of technical manuals. Under supervision, the Engineer may set up, adjust, and operate production equipment and analysis instruments. The role also requires maintaining good documentation practices and general housekeeping in the responsible work area, escalating complex issues when needed, following detailed instructions and priorities, and complying with applicable company policies and laws. Additional responsibilities may include focus on one or more departments or locations, as detailed in an applicable addendum.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a related engineering or scientific discipline.
• 0–2 years of related experience.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Apply Design Control procedures to product development.
• Assist with projects assigned by a direct supervisor or delegated to a cross-functional team leader.
• Use professional concepts to develop resolutions to work assignments.
• Contribute ideas and potential inventions for use in new products.
• Receive training in methods and procedures in preparation for future coordination activities involving other personnel.
• Develop and give presentations on projects, proposals, designs, and project status updates.
• Participate hands-on in fabrication and processing and develop detailed engineering specifications.
• Develop techniques and test protocols; write SOPs and technical manuals; and perform validations on technical manuals.
• Under supervision, set up, adjust, and operate production equipment and analysis instruments when assigned.
• Understand research project goals and contents and execute projects with timely deliverables.
• Maintain general housekeeping in the responsible working area.
• Maintain good documentation practices for data forms, protocols, engineering and feasibility reports, and laboratory notebooks.
• Escalate difficult or complex issues to a supervisor or manager and refer to senior staff for assistance when applicable.
• Network with key contacts outside the area of expertise.
• Follow detailed work instructions and priorities from the direct supervisor or cross-functional team leader.
• Participate in cross-functional teams focused on new product development and manufacturing problem-solving.
• Review and comply with the Code of Business Conduct, company policies and procedures, and applicable local, state, and federal laws and regulations.
• Foster ongoing learning through available resources such as trade publications, literature, papers, and courses.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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