R&D Engineer II

R&D Engineer/AME

Primo Medical Group is a leading global technology company that develops and delivers innovative software solutions for a variety of industries. We offer the best technology with the most advanced applications and best practices with the least technology in the industry. We are looking for a R&D Engineer II to join our R&D team in West Bridgewater, MA.

Position Summary:

The R&D II Engineer will be responsible for assisting the Program Manager through the direction of catheter manufacturing activities. The R&D Engineer primary activities drive catheter development and commercialization of new products, line extensions and process improvements.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities Include:

Equipment

o Equipment & tooling concept design, development and qualification

This includes:

• Equipment debugging, Screening parameter search studies
• Equipment & Fixture Improvements
• Equipment Critical Process Input Parameter definitions

Process

o Process development, characterization and qualifications

This includes:

• Manufacturing Line Layout, in process component/material logistics
• Ensure that resource utilization is optimized based on skill set and production demands
• Monitor and measure manufacturing process outputs, including yields and operation takt times.
• Process Optimization prior to Qualification
• Drive IQ/OQ/PQ through completion.

Documentation

o Manufacturing Documentation development, refinement and release.

This includes:

• New Process Flowcharts, MFG SOPs, MVP
• In Process Control strategies, PFMEA
• Manufacturing Standard Operating Procedures & Training of operations personnel
• Traveler development, Bill of Materials development
• Transition of manufacturing lines from Engineering to Manufacturing Operations.

Support Catheter development through feedback

• Design for Manufacturing, Design for Assembly
• Identify and implement opportunities for efficiency improvements and mistake-proofing using lean methods.
• Component inspections

Support on-going manufacturing operations

• Including troubleshooting of issues arising during production, assisting with root cause identification and implementation of corrective action(s)

Other duties may be assigned, as needed and applicable to an individual’s skill-set

Supervisory Responsibilities

Supervise other AMEs or Associate AMEs, Technicians informally/directly on projects

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

Bachelor’s degree from a college or university; with 4-6 years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Language Skills

Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, engineering drawings and governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical capability. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Computer Skills

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of database software; Design software; Internet software; Manufacturing software; Spreadsheet software and Word Processing software. Experience with SolidWorks and CAD applications preferred.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $110,000.00 - $150,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Ability to Commute:

• West Bridgewater, MA 02379 (Required)

Work Location: In person