R&D Product Support Engineering Apprentice

Organization: R&D Surgical Instrumentation (Ophthalmic Medical Devices)
Employment Type: Apprentice / Early Career

JOB PURPOSE

The Apprentice Product Support Engineering (PSE) role is an entrylevel position designed for fresh engineering graduates to gain handson exposure to ophthalmic medical devices. The apprentice will support PSE team activities related to New Product Development (NPD) and released products working closely with senior engineers across mechanical electrical software systems quality and regulatory functions.

This role focuses on learning engineering processes design control fundamentals documentation practices and crossfunctional collaboration within a regulated medical device environment including support for postlaunch and sustaining activities.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support PSE engineers in daytoday engineering and sustaining activities for ophthalmic medical devices
• Assist with engineering documentation including change records technical assessments summaries and reports
• Support design control activities such as requirements traceability risk documentation updates and verification evidence organization
• Participate in engineering change activities (ECOs/ECNs) under guidance from senior engineers
• Assist in basic analysis of field issues complaints or manufacturing observations including data collection and documentation
• Support reviews of drawings BOMs and component information under supervision
• Learn and follow quality system and regulatory requirements applicable to medical device development
• Collaborate with crossfunctional teams including Mechanical Electrical Software Manufacturing Quality and Regulatory functions
• Develop understanding of product lifecycle concepts medical device standards and engineering best practices

QUALIFICATIONS

Required

• Finalyear student with a BE / BTech degree (Mechanical/Electrical)
• Basic understanding of engineering fundamentals
• Willingness to learn and work in a regulated ophthalmic medical device environment
• Good written and verbal communication skills

Preferred (Nice to Have)

• Awareness of product development or quality processes
• Basic knowledge of Excel PowerPoint or similar tools

SKILLS & BEHAVIORS

• Strong learning mindset and curiosity
• Attention to detail and willingness to follow structured processes
• Ability to work in a teamoriented crossfunctional environment
• Good organizational and documentation skills
• Professional attitude and accountability

Work Hours: 1:00 PM 10:00 PM IST

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