Job Description
Job Description
Job Description:
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The Senior Engineer position within the Science and Technology (S&T) organization is responsible for the development, improvement, and verification of electro-mechanical medical devices.
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This technical expert will, with little supervision, primarily apply engineering knowledge and ingenuity in the execution of design improvements.
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Manage device design changes by interfacing with cross-functional teams both at manufacturing partners and within.
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Team member has full awareness of the potential consequences (defects and failure modes) of design changes to electromechanical drug delivery devices.
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Mitigates risk through strong technical acumen, detailed planning, and engineering confidence testing.
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Verification testing (planning, fixture development, test method validation, protocol development, and test execution).
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Responsible for multiple, often concurrent, projects including those involving external development partners.
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Propose device refinements based upon patient feedback, manufacturing records, and feedback from other stakeholders.
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Conduct analyses (e.g. calculations, tolerance analysis, etc.) to improve product and component designs.
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Lead and/or participate in root cause investigations and design solutions for complex engineering problems.
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Responsible for compliance with applicable procedures, regulations, and standards (e.g. IEC 60601-1:2020, ISO 10993-1:2018).
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Ensures quality and effectiveness of projects through sound design, early risk assessments, and implementation of fallback strategies.
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Maintains device history file
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Some travel may be required
Qualifications:
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Bachelors Degree in Engineering with a desired 8+ years of significant engineering experience.
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A post-graduate education / degree is desired and may contribute towards the desired years of experience.
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Has a career history marked by a consistent series of technical contributions and accomplishments.
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Interacts well with diverse groups within engineering and maintains strong working relationships with internal and external collaborators.
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Proficient in Solidworks
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Design Verification of electromechanical devices
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Infusion pump or on body infuser development or sustaining engineering experience
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Authoring of test plans, protocols, and reports
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Good documentation practices
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Cross-functional collaboration
Benefits:
Healthcare Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents healthcare coverage through BlueCross BlueShield of Illinois. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics. Premiums are subsidized by Synectics.
Dental Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents a dental plan through MetLife. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.
Vision Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees vision insurance through VSP. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.401(k) Plan: The Synectics Inc. Investment Savings Retirement Plan. Synectics offers all employees who are 21 years of age or older the opportunity to invest in the 401(k) Plan on the first enrollment date that is at least 30 days after employment begins. Enrollment dates are each January 1st, April 1st, July 1st, and October 1st.
Technical Certification Bonus: Synectics is pleased to award its employees a bonus of up to $500 for an approved professional certification. In determining the bonus amount, Synectics will consider the cost of the test(s) for any certification relating to your current position, achieved during your employment with us. Only one Certification Bonus per calendar year may be awarded per employee. Only current, active employees will be eligible to receive this bonus. It will be awarded 90 days after the Synectics office has received documentation confirming the successful completion of the certification.
Synectics is an equal opportunity employer.