Staff R&D Engineer, Advanced Catheter Development

Imperative Care•Campbell, CA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

As an advanced professional in this field, the Staff R&D Engineer is responsible for conceptualization, design, development, and manufacturability of endovascular/neurovascular new products along with improvements to current product features. This position uses advance expertise and deep technical knowledge to design innovative new products and solutions that advance product development initiatives in one of the specific engineering focuses mentioned below. This role determines best course of action to solve complex situations and serves as the R&D lead on cross-functional project teams, mentoring other junior R&D engineers to contribute to their development. Lead technical design and development of products and test methods from early-stage teams into formal design control programs Drive innovation and ensure products achieve best-in-class performance while promoting manufacturability and meeting cost targets Use advanced expertise to work directly with customer representatives, marketing, physicians, pre-clinical engineering, and regulatory affairs to understand user interactions, identify product opportunities, and develop comprehensive product requirements Research and advise on new vendors, materials, and/or processes Oversee that technical activities are properly documented; drive and contribute to technical discussion sessions to generate new intellectual property

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, or related discipline and a minimum of 8 years of related experience in the medical device or related regulated industry; or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
Experience in endovascular/neurovascular techniques and devices, with knowledge of relevant standards preferred
Demonstrated knowledge of and exposure to product testing and data collection
Ability to be self-directed with minimal direction and supervision and take initiative to discern from multiple priorities when guiding a technical project team toward efficient solutions and opportunities
Must be able to travel domestically and internationally

Responsibilities

Lead technical design and development of products and test methods from early-stage teams into formal design control programs
Drive innovation and ensure products achieve best-in-class performance while promoting manufacturability and meeting cost targets
Use advanced expertise to work directly with customer representatives, marketing, physicians, pre-clinical engineering, and regulatory affairs to understand user interactions, identify product opportunities, and develop comprehensive product requirements
Research and advise on new vendors, materials, and/or processes
Oversee that technical activities are properly documented; drive and contribute to technical discussion sessions to generate new intellectual property