Product Engineer I (R&D)

CooperCompanies•Trumbull, CT

About The Position

Scope of this role includes activities pertaining to sustaining engineering, product improvements, line extensions as well as maintaining the compliance, profitability, and manufacturability of CooperSurgical’s product portfolio. Within the scope of this role are electro-mechanical connected systems and devices associated with In-vitro Fertilization (IVF) and Assisted Reproductive Technologies (ART). You will also have an opportunity to drive product development activities associate with surgical devices, instruments, and disposables in broader women’s health field including Obstetrics and Gynecology (OBGYN). Product Engineering at CooperSurgical means keeping our wide range of critical medical devices in the market, delivered on time and in compliance with international regulations. This means continuously improving our products for manufacturability, reliability and cost effectiveness, driving material changes due to supply chain challenges and retesting to the latest international standards.

Requirements

Batchelors degree or higher in Mechanical, Chemical or Biomedical Engineering or related field
Cross-disciplinary education and/or experience such as mechatronic, electro-mechanical, mechanical-materials, electrical-biomedical, etc is highly desirable.
Strong knowledge of Mechanical Engineering principles, including mechanics and materials science.
Proficiency in Solidworks, 3D modelling, assemblies and engineering drawings according to ASME Y14 series.
Understanding of product development processes, including design controls, risk management, and design verification and validation.
Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
Strong English language communication skills (written and oral).
Ability to author reports, protocols, procedures, presentations and other related documents.
Ability to effectively communicate to peers as well as management.
Ability to work in a fast-paced high pressure environment and meet project deadlines.

Responsibilities

Create testable design inputs from user needs, develop protocols and execute testing.
Design and develop mechanical systems and components for medical devices.
Conduct feasibility studies and provide technical support for new products and existing products.
Create and maintain 3D models, assemblies, engineering drawings and specifications according to ASME Y14.5.
Ensure product compliance with relevant regulatory and industry standards.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including operations, supply chain, regulatory and quality to ensure timely delivery of projects.
Manage the entire change control process from initiation to production.
Participate in design reviews and provide constructive feedback to improve designs.