Engineer, R&D

Company: Avinger
Location: Redwood City
Posted on: January 22, 2023

Job Description:

The R&D Engineer will work with other members of the product development team to conceive, develop, prototype, test, and debug novel catheter systems in accordance with established policies, goals, and objectives; Must have ability to follow up and complete project tasks such as CAD modeling, prototyping, testing, and completing test reports. Core Job Responsibilities:

• Support product development team to complete project development tasks based on project goals. -
• Conduct testing utilizing established test protocols. Demonstrate understanding of experimental design. Accurately generate standard written reports. Develop tests methods and write test protocols and test reports.
• Maintain a controlled lab notebook for purposes of accurate documentation of concepts, designs, drawings, and processes.
• Create and update solid models and drawings and prepare material for Change Order release.
• Obtain working knowledge of QSR systems, including pre-production quality assurance. procedures, pre-clinical testing programs, and post-production QSR compliance in coordination with the Document Control, Clinical, and Quality Assurance functions. Requirements:
  • B.S. in Mechanical or Biomedical Engineering is required; M.S. preferred.
  • 2-5 years of experience in medical device development.
  • Comprehensive knowledge of CAD and drafting tools such as Solidworks. -
  • Hands-on experience making prototypes and assembling devices is a plus.
  • Familiar with PC-based office computers including familiarity with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
  • Use good judgment, initiative and analytical abilities, to accomplish short and long-range projects. Provide guidance to technicians as needed. Other Responsibilities:
    • Learn and understand the job specific quality system procedures and processes as defined in the Training Matrix and adhere to the requirements listed in those documents.
    • Multitasks, prioritizes, and meets deadlines in timely manner.
    • Strong organizational and follow-up skills, as well as attention to detail.
    • Participate in the project meeting through out product development cycle and cooperate with the cross-functional department such as quality and operations.
    • Maintain corporate confidentiality at all times. Living Avinger's Culture: As a member of the Avinger team, employees agree to embrace and live out the core values of Avinger, which are:
      • Patients first
      • Educate
      • Be open-minded The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; they are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment -without regard to race, sex, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or on the basis of disability.

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