Senior Mechanical Engineer
Verathon
- Burnaby, BC
- 116.827-143.061 $ par an
- Permanent
- Temps-plein
- Serve as technical lead and project engineer for major development projects or multiple simultaneous projects.
- Research design options and perform experiments to determine potential design feasibility.
- Develop and test new manufacturing processes.
- Work closely with electrical and software engineers, designing with system-wide perspective.
- Interact with global and internal design and manufacturing resources to design for manufacturability, reliability, and cost-effectiveness.
- Specify and manage tool development.
- Create and release product requirements, design specifications and design descriptions for assigned projects, as required by applicable medical device standards and internal procedures.
- Follow all policies, procedures, and standards for engineering documentation to ensure compliance with corporate document management policy.
- Review product documentation for accuracy including documentation intended for customer use.
- Provide technical leadership and mentorship to the mechanical engineering team.
- Leads designing, prototyping, testing and qualification activities of mechanical designs for high-reliability and high-performance medical devices.
- Assist in project planning and provide technical team leadership in project execution.
- Lead and support risk assessment, design reviews, pre-production, pilot production, testing, and regulatory submission
- Support production activities and resolve issues quickly.
- Evaluate product non-conformances and recommend design modifications.
- Lead the development of intellectual property.
- Guides critical decision-making processes on complex, high-impact projects.
- Typically requires a minimum of 8+ years of related technical experience.
- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering is required; MS or PhD preferred.
- P.Eng from the EGBC preferred; ability and willingness to obtain a P.Eng license required
- Excellent knowledge of and ability to use SolidWorks and SolidWorks add-ins.
- Proven history leading all areas of design, prototyping, testing and qualification.
- Strong knowledge of plastic injection mold tool design including insert molding and over-molding
- Proven skills in developing projects in a medical device R&D department.
- Ability to define project goals and delivery dates to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Can make independent judgments using sound engineering principles and techniques.
- Ability to write concisely and accurately with meticulous attention to detail and clarity.
- Experience with Medical Device Directive (MDD), ISO 13485, FDA design controls or similar regulatory environment is preferred.
- For applicants without an Engineer in Training or a Professional Engineer license, an alternative title will be used until a license is obtained. Verathon is proud to provide job-related professional growth and development of employees, including reimbursements for expenses incurred in joining the EGBC.
- Be part of an innovative team that is dedicated to improving patient outcomes.
- Engage in meaningful work that makes a difference in the healthcare industry.
- Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
- Salary range - $116,827 - $143,061 (Compensation will vary based on skills, experience and location; it is not typical to be hired at or above the top of the salary range).
- Full-time employees who are not on a commission plan are eligible for Verathon’s annual bonus plan based on company and individual performance.
- Verathon provides a competitive benefits package including a generous HCSA, paid holidays, paid time off and a retirement matching plan.