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Staff Mechanical Engineer Austin, TX

Join us in pioneering breakthroughs in healthcare. For everyone. Everywhere. Sustainably.

Our inspiring and caring environment forms a global community that celebrates diversity and individuality. We encourage you to step beyond your comfort zone, offering resources and flexibility to foster your professional and personal growth, all while valuing your unique contributions.

The Team

In 2019, Varian created the Interventional Solutions (IS) segment. This exciting new team will deliver new ground up designed systems for minimally invasive, local regional therapy with focus on Oncology. We acquired four companies to enter this market. We are in the process of building out this talented team and exciting new product portfolio to drive to a market leadership position.

The Culture

At Varian, our culture is centered on fostering the creative potential of every employee through teamwork and collaboration. When you join Varian, you will experience the full support of an organization and leadership committed to inspiring you to do your best work. Our technologies touch millions of lives every day, and this inspires us to do our best work – every day. By using your talent, ambition and creativity, you can build a career that allows you to make a real difference in people’s lives. You’re just one click away from the most impactful work you’ll ever do. Apply now and join our mission to help save lives. Someone, somewhere, will be glad you did.

About This Exciting Fast Paced Role

The new VIS group is like a start-up company operating with that mindset within a multi-billion dollar company. Varian is looking for an experienced and motivated Staff Mechanical Engineer that has extensive experience with medical electromechanical device design with additional experience in disposable design. This is a great opportunity to work in R&D on therapeutic disposable devices to be used in ablation applications. The projects themselves will be technically challenging, touching on multiple technical disciplines, requiring an individual that is open-minded, creative, diligent, collaborative, and can quickly integrate information from various workstreams. The position will provide the engineer the opportunity to design & develop primarily in the area of mechanical engineering but will also challenge the engineer to engage in systems engineering, manufacturing engineering, test method development & execution, verification & validation documentation & execution, customer interaction, and cross-functional interaction & cooperation (Quality Engineering, Marketing, Clinical Affairs, Regulatory Affairs, etc.).

Conceptualize, design, and develop disposable ablation devices and electromechanical systems (Microwave, RF and Cryoablation).
Work with technical team members in the development of ablation devices, ensuring all R&D deliverables are met through all phases of development.
Interface with other technical groups and Subject Matter Experts in the fields of Microwave Antenna Design, Electronics, and Software Development to establish design and interface requirements and jointly develop next generation microwave ablation antennas and other disposable devices.
Create 3D CAD models, build and test prototypes, and generate engineering drawings.
Develop assembly processes and associated fixtures.

Identify and de-risk assembly processes and support process optimization activities.
Develop test methods, fixtures, and write protocols/reports for engineering and V&V testing.
Conduct technical design reviews with the project team(s) and subject matter experts.
Work with Project Management team to establish and track project metrics (e.g. schedule, budget, product cost, reliability, and yield).
Generate and release design documentation per product QMS procedures.
Present status updates to functional and portfolio management teams.
Follow good practices to document and protect company intellectual property.
Share best practices across the organization and coach / mentor other engineers and technicians.
Utilize and grow a depth of knowledge in disposable medical device manufacturing and related technologies, e.g. molding, extrusion, adhesive bonding, laser welding, ultrasonic bonding, soldering, wire forming, sterilization, grinding etc.
Demonstrated design and prototyping capabilities including FMEA, tolerance analysis, design for manufacturability (DFM), 3D printing/machining techniques and other methods.

Minimum Required Skills and Knowledge:

BS Engineering (Mechanical, Biomedical, Material Science)
10+ years’ experience leading development of disposables medical products from concept through launch
Successful track record of leading development of medical disposable products from early development through product launch
Experience with design and process development of medical disposables products incorporating small parts and mechanisms
Proficiency with Solidworks (Experience with FEA a plus)
Hands-on prototyping and troubleshooting experience
Ability to read and interpret engineering specifications, drawings, manufacturing instructions and technical analyses
Experience with developing physical test models and test methods related to mechanical performance
Knowledge of design of experiments, descriptive statistical data analysis techniques and statistical packages (e.g. Minitab)
Proficiency in developing test protocols and generating technical reports
Proficiency in authoring technical documents such as manufacturing instructions, mechanical drawings, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
Experience with medical device design control process and DHF management
Proficient with MS Office products (i.e. Excel, Word, Powerpoint, Project)
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
Ability to work in a team environment and highly matrixed organization
Ability to organize and prioritize workflow in order to meet project timelines
Previous mentorship and/or team-leadership for junior technical colleagues
Self-motivated with ability to work independently and with minimal supervision
Experience working in an ISO 13845 quality management system desired, not required

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with Cryoablation/Microwave/RF Antenna technology, development and manufacturing
Experience with designing small, high precision parts and mechanisms
Familiarity with electromechanical and embedded systems/electronics

Who we are: We are a team of more than 72,000 highly dedicated Healthineers in more than 70 countries. As a leader in medical technology, we constantly push the boundaries to create better outcomes and experiences for patients, no matter where they live or what health issues they are facing. Our portfolio is crucial for clinical decision-making and treatment pathways.

How we work: When you join Siemens Healthineers, you become one in a global team of scientists, clinicians, developers, researchers, professionals, and skilled specialists, who believe in each individual’s potential to contribute with diverse ideas. We are from different backgrounds, cultures, religions, political and/or sexual orientations, and work together, to fight the world’s most threatening diseases and enable access to care, united by one purpose: to pioneer breakthroughs in healthcare. For everyone. Everywhere. Sustainably.

To find out more about Siemens Healthineers businesses, please visit our company page here.

The base pay range for this position is:

$151,100 - $207,757

Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

If this is a commission eligible position the commission eligibility will be in accordance with the terms of the Company's plan. Commissions are based on individual performance and/or company performance.

The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan. life insurance, long-term and short-term disability insurance, paid parking/public transportation, paid time off, paid sick and safe time.

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