MECHANICAL ENGINEER, PRINCIPAL - St. Paul, MN
Principal Mechanical Engineers are a recognized specialist in at least one major technology. They will act as the technical authority in the area of specialty on assigned projects. They will be assigned to substantial or strategic assignments on major projects of high complexity. Assignments will often be broad in nature and require substantial experience, creativity, and ingenuity. Principal Mechanical Engineers will have critical project technical leadership responsibility and may act as Lead on most projects, including coordinating/assisting the work of engineers from other disciplines.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Mechanical design and evaluation of a wide range of electromechanical medical devices with potential applications in instrumentation, fluid management, motion control, pneumatics, and power transmission
Collaborate with human factors engineers, industrial designers, usability experts, and external bodies to develop creative, clinically relevant products
Mechanical design of plastic, metal and/or machined enclosures in accordance with applicable international standards and certification agencies
Research, develop, design, and evaluate electromechanical components, assemblies, fixtures, and equipment; and assist in their supplier selection
Assist in design reviews, analysis, project definition, and budget estimating
Employ statistical techniques for manufacturability and reliability assessments
Utilize hazard analysis, DFMEA and other tools to ensure product safety
Prescribe and perform design feasibility, evaluation and verification testing
Provide direction to internal and external engineering support personnel
Interface with internal manufacturing representatives and external suppliers to define assembly processes and ensure manufacturability
Create and validate fixtures for test and manufacturing
Provide consulting and sustaining engineering support to manufacturing
Research, evaluate and inform on emerging technologies and products
Lead functional initiatives and/or manage limited scope projects
Challenge and motivate group to ensure employee engagement and retention
Lead analysis, review and evaluation of design alternatives
Prepare and review design documentation and test procedures
Lead definition, analysis and allocation of requirements
Provide task estimates in support of projects and provides significant input to new proposals
Provide strategic leadership for process improvement initiatives and technology innovation
Capable of clearly defining appropriate technical approaches and solutions to the most mission-critical challenges
Define critical project criteria to ensure project completion
Provide mentoring, training and technical development for other engineers
Maintain and ensure compliance with design and quality controls
Interface with customers and business development
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
BS degree or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering or Physics
Minimum 9-15 years experience with BS or 6-15 years experience with an MS
KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:
Experienced, expert level understanding of the mechanical design, drawings, prototype fabrication, design for manufacturability, production processes, and testing necessary for the development and support of new Class II/III medical devices
Must have extensive/broad knowledge in a field of specialization
Must be proficient at quickly solving high-complexity mechanical problems under high-visibility circumstances
Must have detailed documentation skills
Must have strong communication skills
Demonstrated project planning skills
Demonstrated track record of inspirational and effective leadership style - exhibiting good judgment
Medical device experience preferred but not required