Mechanical Development Engineer Career Opportunity

A Mechanical Development Engineer develops innovative and cost effective mechanical components/products for RF coil products.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Design, develop and rapid prototype “state of the art” mechanical components/packages/subsystems for RF coil development for MR systems
• Working knowledge of rapid prototyping processes, machining and injection molding processes
• Support design for reliability, manufacturability, serviceability and cost
• Evaluate and coordinate with external vendor to support and provide prototype, pre-production and ECO mechanical package
• Prepare and review mechanical documents for product development and program release
• Work with RF coil development cross-functional teams including: management, program managers, electrical engineers, quality assurance, regulatory, manufacturing engineers, operations, sourcing, and document control
• Provide technical support to engineering team as needed
• Be a role model and lead by example

QUALIFICATIONS:
Education and Experience

• A minimum of a Bachelor of Science Degree in l Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology or related field is required
• Minimum 3 to 5 years of previous experience in mechanical design, product development or related field.  Electromechanical design experience is a plus
• Prefer experience in Medical Equipment Industry and RF coil development

Skills and Abilities

Required

• Knowledge of rapid prototyping processes as well as injection molding processes
• Understanding of RF coil hardware and electro-mechanical design
• Proficient with SolidWorks and AutoCAD
• Basic understanding of FMEA
• Demonstrated ability for design plastic and metal components
• Ability to design, build and troubleshoot her/his own work
• Proficient in MS Office software, Outlook and the Internet
• Clear written and interpersonal communication skills
• Quick learner with strong multi-tasking skills
• Team player

Preferred 

• FEA analysis expert knowledge using CosmosWorks or similar software
• Electromechanical design experience is a plus
• Industrial experience is plus
• One or two prior years’ experience in medical device design is preferred
• Understanding development process for medical devices is a plus
• Understanding IEC testing for medical devices is a plus
• Working knowledge and support of Quality Management System deliverables in a medical device environment