Mechanical Engineer R&D

Salt Lake, UT - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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Summary

We are looking for an awesome engineer to join our Cost Reduction and Recovery department as a broad skilled R&D engineer that can contribute and lead these efforts.

We are working with various modalities including CT mammography CV and radiography. You will be joining an R&D group that works on a variety of projects and validation efforts and has a lot of fun doing it. If you can handle challenging product requirements and deadlines work with a broad range of technical backgrounds handle success and failure with an indomitable spirit and work through the rigors of validation - we would love to talk to you!

Job Description

Identify implement and validate cost reduced designs and or manufacturing methods for X-ray tubes in the CT Mammo Radiographic and Diagnostic modalities. Identify implement and validate recovery process for components from X-ray tubes or heat exchangers. Validation requires statistical analysis of identified performance criteria. Document drawings procedures routers etc. for cost reduction and recovery items. Confirm that FDA and UL regulations are met during the process. Plan and manage projects to completion. 3D modeling software statistical analysis software Validation tools dimensional measuring equipment X-ray tube power equipment and ASTM test methods will be used to complete these assignments. Goal is to reduce cost and save money from recovery. Work will be conducted collaboratively with production and 1 technician.

Experience Level with Business Tools

Proficient in utilizing business tools such as: E-mail Microsoft Word Excel and PowerPoint.
Experience with SAP or equivalent ERP product and productivity software desired.

Key Responsibilities

Use full set of engineering disciplines and processes to develop procure build test and qualify new products.
Be responsible for all facets of product development as well as the accompanying documentation and regulatory required for a medical device of this type.
Present the results of testing and development
Continuously improve the development methods test protocols and tools.
Documentation verification and validation activities to meet regulatory requirements

Minimum requirements:

Demonstrated desire and ability to learn and apply what is learned
Strong overall general engineering skills and understanding of applied physics (we use all the mechanical and electrical disciplines metallurgy materials manufacturing processes electron beam design and chemical cleaning and surface preparation processes)
Demonstrated success in driving products to market

Preferred requirements:

Experience using ANSYS SolidWorks and other CAE tools a plus
Experienced in translating customer needs into validation test methods/criteria/protocols.
Experience communicating with vendors as part of the efforts to perform cost reduction
Strong experience with manufacturing and assembly processes and methods along with experience developing electro-mechanical components and sub-systems is preferred.
Experience designing or manufacturing X-ray tubes or systems
Has familiarity with using high voltage generators
Has familiarity with laboratory measurement equipment
Ability to perform statistical analyses to justify conclusions

Typical Education and Experience

B.S. in ME
5 years of related experience

ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Environment and Physical Demands

Employee must be able to meet the following requirements with or without an accommodation.

Light work that will occasionally require employee to lift/move up to 50 lbs. and occasionally lift more than 50 lbs. to greater than 55 lbs.
Lifting carrying pushing pulling or moving heavy equipment and/or supplies occasionally.
Reaching above and below the shoulder occasionally.
Above-average agility and dexterity with the ability to hold grasp and manipulate small parts and use hand and power tools occasionally.
Wear personal protective equipment (PPE) and handle physical exertion such as long periods of standing walking bending crouching stretching reaching repetitive motion or similar activities.
Work environments includes: exposure to chemicals electrical current and proximity to moving mechanical parts.
Travel to other sites. Valid drivers license.

Time Type:

Full time

Job Type:

Regular

Work Shift:

N/A

Pay Rate Type:

Salary

Benefits and Perks

Varex Imaging provides competitive pay and benefits to support the financial physical and emotional well-being of the people who make our company successful.

Medical Insurance
Dental/Vision
10 Paid Holidays
PTO
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
401K match
Paid Parental Leave
Short & Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance
Competitive Pay
Flexible Schedules
Variety of Shift Options
Free Safety Shoes
Friendly Work Environment
On-site Cafeteria Company Nurse Credit Union and Gym
Free Coffee and Soda
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Referral Program
Career Advancement Opportunities
Employee Discounts
EV Charging Stations

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race sex color religion sexual orientation gender identity national origin protected veteran status or on the basis of disability.

To apply to a Varex Imaging position please create an account and sign-in.CURRENT VAREX IMAGING EMPLOYEES: Please apply by logging into your internal Workday Account.SummaryWe are looking for an awesome engineer to join our Cost Reduction and Recovery department as a broad skilled R&D engineer that ...