Engineer II, Research and Development

JOB DESCRIPTION:

A healthy heart is essential to good health. Thats why were committed to advancing treatments for people with cardiovascular disease. As a global leader in Cardiac Rhythm Technologies our breakthrough medical technologies help restore peoples health so they can get back to living their best lives faster. We focus on innovative technologies that can improve the way doctors treat people with heart arrhythmias or irregular heartbeats.

Our location in Minnetonka (MN) currently has an opportunity for an Engineer II Research and Development.

Working under general supervision is responsible for providing engineering support to device manufacturing operations. Develops and implements efficient cost-effective process improvements. Work requires the application of theoretical principles and creative/analytical techniques typically acquired in a recognized four-year or more academic course of study. Applies engineering and scientific principles to the evaluation and solution of technical problems. Exercises an appropriate level of technical judgment in planning organizing performing and coordinating product development engineering assignments. Performs engineering studies. Stays abreast of and communicates technical advancements to colleagues and associates. Identifies and routinely uses the most effective cost efficient and best practices to execute processes; continually evaluates their effectiveness and appropriateness.

WHAT YOULL DO

Provides engineering support for existing operations

May perform dimensioning and tolerance evaluations of components drawings and tooling

May perform electrical analysis of failed components or devices for troubleshooting and corrective action purposes

Oversees device configuration control and modifies the configuration as required

Writes Engineering Test Reports (ETRs) memos Engineering Change Papers creates travelers and develops written operator procedures

Performs process validations on equipment and processes as required.

Resolves and/or facilities the resolution of problems including identifying causes to prevent re-occurrence

Support all Company initiatives as identified by management and in support of Quality Management Systems (QMS) Environmental Management Systems (EMS) and other regulatory requirements.

Complies with U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations other regulatory requirements Company policies operating procedures processes and task assignments. Maintains positive and cooperative communications and collaboration with all levels of employees customers contractors and vendors.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE YOULL BRING
Required

Bachelors Degree ( 16 years) in Mechanical Engineering Biomedical Engineering or related field or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.

Minimum 2- 5 years of relevant design and manufacturing work experience as related to medical devices.

Demonstrated ability to analyze and evaluate technologically complex devices.

Ability to work in a highly matrixed and geographically diverse business environment.

Ability to work within a team and as an individual contributor in a fast-paced changing environment.

Ability to leverage and/or engage others to accomplish projects.

Strong verbal and written communications with ability to effectively communicate at multiple levels in the organization.

Multitasks prioritizes and meets deadlines in timely manner. Strong organizational and follow-up skills as well as attention to detail.


Preferred

Experience working in a broader enterprise/cross-division business unit model preferred.

The base pay for this position is

In specific locations the pay range may vary from the range posted.

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