Mechanical Engineer, PLM - R&D

at  Laborie Medical Technologies Corp

WE BELIEVE THAT GREAT HEALTHCARE IS AN ESSENTIAL SAFEGUARD OF HUMAN DIGNITY.

At Laborie, we know the work we do matters – it’s what fuels our motivation and contributes to our success. If you’re ready to make a positive impact in the lives of patients across the globe, we’d like to meet you.
We support and empower our employees to grow their careers in an environment that encourages a sense of belonging and a connection to doing good. We’re not afraid to roll up our sleeves to make our goals a reality and work together to solve for our customers. We reward and recognize our employees based on our values of Aspire to Greatness, Respect All, Own It, Working Together, Persist with Passion.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, and a minimum of 2 years of engineering design experience.
• Proficiency in Computer-Aided Design (CAD) software (SolidWorks).
• Proven experience in the design and development of the product and the change management process (medical domain experience is an asset).
• Good understanding / Familiarity with engineering concepts including design for excellence, FEA, CTQ design and development, and the engineering change process.
• Knowledge of applicable standards/regulations such as GMP, FDA’s QSR (CFR 820), IEC 60601 and/or IEC 62304 EU MDD/EU MDR, and ISO 13485, and understanding of test method verification, validation, and analytical methods.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and excellent attention to detail and a commitment to quality.
• Excellent communication skills, collaboration skills, ability to work on multiple projects concurrently, and technical aptitude “hands-on” approach to engineering.
• Machining, Sheet Metal & Injection Molding Parts design experience is required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Medical device experience is strongly preferred.
• Working knowledge of SolidWorks PDM is an asset.

The Mechanical Engineer has a variety of duties and responsibilities that include engineering, as well as other project-related activities:

• Assist in managing the product life cycle of current product lines in the Laborie Portfolio.
• Design, implement, and deliver product changes to support sales, marketing, production, and service.
• Maintains and updates specifications, material selections, drawings, BOMs, and other design documentation relevant to the product as defined by the quality system.
• Assess changes in production and the impact on the design of the product.
• Will work on the development of test setups and systems strategies which will aid in executing design verification/validation studies.
• Aid in the creation of Product and Development Documentation in compliance with Laborie QMS, ISO, and other applicable standards.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to integrate the design of the system, as well as to execute design changes.