What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sr Princ. Eng Technician position at Linvatec Corporation?
As a Sr. Principal Engineering Technician in CONMED’s Precision Machining Operation, you will play a key role in supporting the engineering team in three primary areas: sustaining engineering; new product introduction support; and continuous improvement initiatives. In this role, you will assist with the development, implementation, and support of machining processes used in the manufacture of complex high-precision medical devices and components. You will also provide subject matter expertise and support to our High-Performance Work Teams on the production floor. This is a high impact position that will allow you to leverage your problem solving and technical skills in a dynamic and diverse production environment. Duties and Responsibilities: o Assist engineers with sustaining engineering, new product introduction, and continuous improvement initiatives. o Act as a first point of contact for Machining Associates, Operators, and Level 1 Machinists. Provide technical leadership and training to less experienced employees. o Assist in the development of new set-ups and programs for new products or process changes. o Set up and operate multi-axis CNC and or manual equipment, tools, and accessories as required for the development or improvement of machining processes. o Interpret drawings, design processes, and CNC programs to manufacture medical devices and components. Perform test runs and make the necessary adjustments to ensure the resulting product meets specifications. o Assist in the development of work instructions and inspection procedures for machine operators to ensure a high-quality output and update as required. Create engineering change orders and complete all required documentation and computer system transactions to implement the changes. o Perform verification/validation of set-up programs for new product or pre-production parts. Create and execute machining process verifications as required. o Identify and participate in resolving machining problems in order to product defect free parts. o Demonstrate ability to understand and edit multi axis G-code/M-code mill programs, multi axis G-code lathe programs and up to multi axis Mazatrol lathe programs. o Assist in the investigation and resolution of any issues that arise during the manufacturing process to ensure that site safety, quality, delivery, and cost objectives are met and machine downtime is minimized. o Assist in the development of new machining technologies that would enable the department to reduce costs and increase output and in the development of tooling and fixturing. o Support engineering projects and meet all assigned project deadlines and deliverables. o Make reports, maintain files, lists, logs, etc. and complete required paperwork. o Interface with inside/outside contacts to complete assignments, resolve problems. o Perform other related functions as required by management. Qualifications A minimum of 10 years of work experience on a variety of CNC equipment in a machining environment This position is not eligible for employer-based visa sponsorship. Benefits: CONMED offers a wide array of benefits to fit your unique needs. Visit our Benefits Page for more information. Competitive compensation Excellent healthcare including medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage Short & long term disability plus life insurance -- cost paid fully by CONMED Retirement Savings Plan (401K) -- CONMED matches your contributions dollar for dollar, with the potential for up to 7% per pay period Employee Stock Purchase Plan -- allows stock purchases at discounted price Tuition assistance for undergraduate and graduate level courses Know someone at CONMED? Have them submit you as a referral before applying for this position to be eligible for our Employee Referral Program incentives! CONMED is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected status or characteristic. Protected veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. The Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal Poster reaffirms this commitment. Colorado Residents: In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information. If you feel you need a reasonable accommodation pursuant to the ADA, you are encouraged to contact us at 800-929-7176 option #5. CONMED Corporation is a progressive, global medical device company. Through thoughtful leadership, innovation and team work, we are changing the future of medicine. Our 3,500 employees worldwide make meaningful contributions, positively impact the business, and advance in their careers as our company and product portfolio grows. We are a leader in Orthopedics, General Surgery, Gynecology, Gastroenterology, Pulmonology, and Anesthesiology and our employees enjoy challenging and diverse job opportunities across these varied specializations. We are headquartered in upstate New York with additional domestic facilities in FL, CA, MA, CO, and GA. We have an international presence in more than 20 locations throughout Europe, Australia, Latin America, Asia, North America, and the Middle East.
