Product Development Engineer III

INTRICON CORE VALUES:  

POSITION SUMMARY:  

The Product Development Engineer III is a seasoned engineer responsible for development and implementation of new products, developed jointly with Manufacturing Engineering, into full production, as well as supporting of continuation engineering on existing product lines. 

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:  

1. Product Concept

1. 1. Basic understanding of user and patient needs
   2. Proposes concepts to address customer needs
   3. Selects and documents concepts to proceed to development and commercialization
   4. Generates intellectual property

2. Design & Development

1. 1. Translates customer requirements into engineering specifications.
   2. Plans and manages creation of models to simulate and analyze device function.
   3. Plans and manages development of test fixtures and methods.
   4. Analyzes and optimizes design concepts through experimentation and other simulation.
   5. Conducts risk assessment (e.g. DFMEA) of product concepts.
   6. Conducts feasibility studies and documents results and recommendations in technical reports.

3. Verification & Validation

1. 1. Completes engineering documentation (e.g. Product & component specifications, BOMs, etc.) in readiness for design verification and validation.
   2. Writes design verification and validation protocols and reports
   3. Coordinates verification and validation builds.
   4. Collaborates with other functions to execute project deliverables

4. Work Conditions

1. 1. Use manual and light power tools to make and test prototypes
   2. Works in a development lab environment in addition to office.
   3. May be in and around a tool shop
   4. May be in a cleanroom or controlled environment area

5. Working Through Others/Interpersonal Relationships

1. 1. Interacts with others both in his/her department and across departments
   2. Develops a network of resources both intra- and interdepartmentally
   3. Strong collaboration skills

 *Essential Functions

PROFESSIONAL WORKPLACE BEHAVIORS:  

QUALIFICATIONS:  

Education:

• Minimum 4 years engineer experience in medical device industry
• Good working knowledge of the activities required in the product development cycle

 Experience: 

• Minimum 4 years engineer experience in medical device industry
• Good working knowledge of the activities required in the product development cycle

 Skills:

• Working knowledge of design controls and Quality System Regulations.
• Extensive verbal and technical writing skills
• Proven analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong personal, interpersonal and communication skills
• Self-initiator in relation to project and/or project teams
• Ability to coach/mentor people in junior positions is a plus
• Ability to determine best approach to influence without authority
• Ability to function in ambiguity
• Interest and curiosity in differing points of view

 Physical Requirements:

• While performing the duties of this job, employee is regularly required to use hands to handle or feel. Employee is frequently required to see fine detail by unaided eye or by microscope.  Employee is frequently required to talk or hear.  Employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms.  Employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications.  Management reserves the right to change or modify such duties as required.

All positions are responsible for following applicable company policies and procedures as defined by their manager.

Benefits of Employment
We offer our full-time employees a full benefits package that includes: Vacation, Holiday Pay, Parental leave, Medical, Dental, Vision, Life insurance, 401(k), Short and Long-Term Disability.