R&D Engineer

at  Hollister incorporated

SUMMARY:

The successful candidate will have a technical education with research & development experience and will be capable of utilizing their expertise and skills in the successful development of new products. They will be capable of identifying and investigating new product ideas or technologies and bringing these through a defined technology development process. They will build prototypes, collect user feedback, and conduct experimentation and data analysis to optimize and refine product concepts and perform verification and validation of product designs.
The successful candidate will be capable of collaborating in a cross functional environment for the successful completion of project goals and will be capable of interfacing with senior management within the organization.

LENGTH OF EXPERIENCE

• 3-5 years of relevant industry experience preferably in medical devices

SPECIALIZED SKILLS/TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE

• Innovative/Creative Thinker – must have a demonstrated ability to conduct exploration of subject areas for novel concepts and approaches
• Working knowledge of 3D modeling software (SolidWorks, Creo, etc.)
• Demonstrated analytical problem solving abilities
• Good organization and communications skills
• Strong knowledge of Medical Device Design Controls
• Demonstrated ability to manage projects including directing the work of others
• Good collaborative team skills and a high level of enthusiasm and motivation
• Good working knowledge of medical device quality & regulatory systems and medical device directives
• Strong interpersonal skills

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Representing R&D on New Product Commercialization and other relevant project teams
• Researching new ideas and technologies/materials and evaluating technology performance and stability
• Sourcing/selecting materials and components and the evaluation of same
• Developing product and component specifications to ensure that the product consistently performs to a level which meets the needs of the customer
• Developing new test methods to characterize and measure the performance of the product
• Providing technical R&D support to other functions including Global Marketing, Regulatory Affairs, Engineering and Manufacturing.
• Managing project schedules, conducting product and project risk analysis and ensuring successful and timely completion of project activities.
• Working with patent counsel to support patentability/infringement searches and preparation of patent applications
• Creating relevant design documents including technical reports, drawings, specifications, test methods, trace matrices etc