Engineer III- R&D

Overview

Position Summary:

Using Engineering procedures standard for research and development, carries out assignments associated with research, design, development, support or manufacturing of specific parts, processes, software or components of medical diagnostic systems.  Independently evaluates, selects, and applies standard engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria, using judgment in making minor adaptations and modifications.  Under the general direction of senior engineering personnel, with moderate latitude for self-direction, operates in one or more areas of responsibility within a specific Function.

Responsibilities

Key Accountabilities

Essential Functions:

Acts as an individual contributor, core team or technical lead for a specific project.

• Accountable for the completion of assigned deliverables in accordance with approved schedules.
• Authors documentation and participates in activities in support of design control
• Plans, performs & prioritizes tasks that are moderately complex in nature, in alignment with corporate goals.
• Analyzes and interprets data, identifying trends and formulating the next steps, if required by the function.
• Designs and/or develops one or more of the following: new test methods, specifications, technical apparatus, software or processes for moderately complex components and functions.
• Identifies product defects and recognizes outliers in results. Can explain and document product defects and their impact.
• Effectively communicates complex technical information to a cross-functional team in the form of documentation, presentations or technical summaries.
• Provides technical support for or leads investigations in support of development and/or on-market activities.
• Provides input to or independently generates schedules for tasks related to assigned projects.

Secondary Functions:

• May provide limited technical guidance and/or supervision of other group members.
• Recommends improvement initiatives to aid department practices.

Budget Managed (if applicable)

• N/A

Internal Networking/Key Relationships

To be determined based on department needs, to include interactions such as:

• Will interface on a regular basis with groups across the organization as needed

Skills & Capabilities:

• Statistical Analysis (if required by the function), Root Cause Analysis, Creative Problem Solving
• Technically adept and confident
• Leadership: Accountability, Decision Making, Communication

Qualifications

Minimum Knowledge & Experience Required for the Position:

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science or a related field

Experience:

• Five years of product development or relevant experience
• One to three years of product development or relevant experience for advanced degrees
• For internal candidate promotion: Demonstrated proficiency in meeting all competencies of current level and acceptable performance history may be used in lieu of experience
• In vitro medical device experience highly desired.

Additional Skills/Knowledge:

• Language: Proficiency in English language required

International Mobility:

• Required: No

Travel Requirements:

• Some domestic and international travel may be required.