Principal Development Engineer - Minneapolis, MN
Location: Minneapolis-Saint Paul Minnesota
Description: Covidien is in need of Principal Development Engineer - Minneapolis, MN right now, this vacancy will be placed in Minnesota. Further informations about this vacancy opportunity please read the description below. The lifesaving work of medical professionals inspires us. Through partnerships with medical communities around the globe, we create advances in medical devices, supplies and pharmaceutical products to improve lives. From reducing surgery time to accelerating healing, our breakthrough solutions are a vital part of daily healthcare delivery. Through progressive thinking and cutting-edge technologies, Covidien is well-positioned to lead the way in today’s rapidly changing healthcare industry.
About Interventional Lung So! lutions
Interventional Lung Solutions (formerly superDimen! sion) develops and markets minimally-invasive pulmonology devices that enable the diagnosis and potentially the treatment of distal lung disease. Its product line, the i-Logic™ System, includes both capital equipment and disposables, addressing a total available market of more than 8 million patients. Drive by its mission, “To be the world leader in the diagnosis and treatment of distal lung disease,†the company is focused on extending the capabilities of traditional bronchoscopy tools to help diagnose previously inaccessible lung lesions at an earlier stage when they may be easier to treat.
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The Principal Development Engineer will be responsible for product support activities and must be recognized as having advanced knowledge in their area of catheters or similar products. The Principal Development Engineer activities will include a) redesigning pr! oduct based on complaints or customer feedback, b) leading cross-functional teams, or participating on cross-functional teams as a high-level technical contributor, c) formulating and developing solutions to a wide range of complex engineering problems, d) communicating updates on project status, e) preparing budget and resource planning estimates for projects. The Principal Development Engineer's decisions influence overall project success, expenses, and the ability to meet the objectives of the BU/sector.
Understand the applications of catheter and tool use in the clinical environment
Able to interpret clinician needs into technical solutions
Provide technical leadership to teams of engineers and technicians in pursuit of solutions to manufacturing or Field concerns
Develop creative and innovative approaches to new processes and products
Design and document parts and assemblies
Perform engineering tests, measurement, and analysis
Create, c! ontribute to, and execute on engineering schedules and plans
Instru! ct engineers and technical support staff on engineering requirements
Provide written protocols, reports, and engineering documentation as necessary
Write engineering test protocols for testing of component parts and integrated systems
Facilitate and participate in team decision-making activities
Provide component and assembly design-related guidance to support supplier development activities
Present and communicate technical and project-related information effectively
Demonstrate effective problem-solving techniques, using creative, critical thinking, and collaborative methods
Provide consulting and troubleshooting on technical problems
Collaborate effectively with other teams and functional departments to achieve project targets and objectives
Provide budget updates and other activity reports to management as required
Assure compliance with company policies and procedures
Follow all safety procedures, and maintain a clean, safe, ! and orderly work area
Maintain current knowledge of applicable rules, regulations, and standards
May contribute to the development of new concepts, practices and standards
Has strong knowledge of appropriate design-related and business-related software, tools, etc.
Able to appropriately analyze designs and potential technology applications and teach these techniques to others
Demonstrates leadership skills, both as a team leader and as a strong technical contributor
Collaborates well with team members and functional area representatives
Stays current with the latest developments in applicable technology and techniques
Must be familiar with designing medical devices, and with regulations surrounding the design and manufacture of medical devices
Has the ability to accurately scope and plan tasks and projects
Has strong verbal and written communication skills
Successfully manages outside resources
Operates light machine tool! s and laboratory instruments
Has full knowledge of industry practic! es
Required: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, or related field
Preferred: Advanced degree in related technical field
Bachelor’s degree with 5-10 years’ experience, Master’s degree with 4-5 years of experience.
Preferred: Experience with product support in the medical device field
Preferred: Experience with developing catheter or similar products
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If you were eligible to this vacancy, please email us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to Covidien.
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This vacancy starts available on: Sat, 30 Nov 2013 11:34:58 GMT