Principal R&D Mechanical Engineer - Medical Devices (Orlando, FL)

You will have control over the outcome of next generation medical devices and will be leading new product introductions (NPI) by having input on all phases of design and development.

Your role:

• As part of the product development team, you will be responsible for Infusing product design expertise into our next generation patient monitoring products with a heavy emphasis on efficacy and product safety by providing advice to cross functional teams (R&D, Manufacturing, Marketing, Regulatory, etc.) on new technical and HW technology developments.

• Helping define product architecture for current and advanced development projects and expand the outreach of the MR patient monitoring product development organization and collaborate with global monitoring group to harmonize technology stack efforts.

• Advising technical team in resolution of issues and providing mentorship and technical guidance to R&D hardware engineers.

• Lead engineering process creation and/or simplification efforts with focus on standardizing design activities.

• Conduct concept & feasibility studies. Lead the introduction of new technologies. Lead design reviews, FMEA analyses, and other DfX related activities.

• Analyze technical issues using methodical problem-solving techniques and provide root cause / solutions where required.

You're the right fit if:

• You’ve acquired 10+ years of experience in the R&D domain of highly regulated business(es) with the ability to lead a team of engineers to deliver on product development commitments.

• Your skills include experience in new product development with a demonstrable record of bringing product to market. Medical Device experience is preferred (experience in MRI products and / or hospital patient monitors is a plus).

• You have experience in the design of products with stringent EMC requirements and with design of die castings, injection moldings, machining, and sheet metal. Experienced in using 3D Parametric tools (Creo, Solidworks, etc.).

• You have a Master’s in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline (Mechatronics, Biomedical) with focus on Product Development.

• You possess LEAN / Six Sigma certification or experience as well as familiarity with risk management through a full product development cycle from requirements to validation.

• You’re able to work in cross-functional international team environment with strong communication skills (verbal & written) and the ability to interact at all levels in the organization. Ability to travel 10-15%, including international travel.

• If you have exposure to International Medical Quality and Regulatory Standards e.g. IEC, FDA, UL, CE, it would be a strong benefit in this role.

• You must be able to successfully perform the following minimum Physical, Cognitive and Environmental job requirements with or without accommodation for this position.

Additional Information

• US work authorization is a precondition of employment. The company will not consider candidates who require sponsorship for a work-authorized visa, now or in the future.

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