Job Category:
Research and Development
QMS Impact Category: Direct
Position Summary
The Senior Mechanical Engineer will plan and execute development studies for development of new products or support of a current project. The Senior Mechanical Engineer plans and conducts design/development engineering assignments generally involving projects of low to medium magnitude and scope, estimates human resource needs and schedules work to meet completion dates and technical specifications and may coordinate and direct Engineers, Designers and Technicians assigned to projects. This individual will be involved with developing proposals and cost estimates, evaluating progress and results and recommending major changes in procedures or objectives. S/he will focus on design/development engineering assignments focused on mechanical systems, subsystems and components used in medical devices.
Duties and Responsibilities
Under limited supervision, general direction, etc. and in accordance with all applicable government laws, regulations and ASP policies, procedures and guidelines, this position:
- Requires and applies broad knowledge in the mechanical design specialty area and good knowledge of principles and practices of related specialties in the development and improvement of new or existing products and associated processes.
- Plans and conducts design and development engineering assignments involving projects of medium magnitude and scope.
- Estimates resource needs.
- Technically supervises or coordinates the work of Engineers and Technicians and others who assist in specific assignments.
- Delivers electrical designs from concept, to requirements, to design, to verification and validation, and to design transfer.
- Generates system or subsystem requirements.
- Generates mechanical drawings and 3D models.
- Specifies mechanical components and hardware.
- Evaluates progress and results against goals and objectives.
- Provides technical training and guidance to key stakeholders.
- Generates and executes test protocols.
- Generates written reports.
- Maintains accurate documentation of concepts, designs, drawings, processes, test methods, data analysis and conclusions or rationales.
- Performs Failure Analyses and Investigation reports.
- Works out proposals and cost estimates of project related costs.
- Responsible for communicating business related issues or opportunities to next management level
- Performs other duties assigned as needed
Other Duties:
N/A
- Creation of multilevel Bills of Materials
- Conducts technical assessments and design reviews.
- Schedules work to meet completion dates and technical specifications.
- Works independently and in cross-functional teams (both internal and external).
- Collaborates with Electrical Engineers and various other functions outside of R&D, both internal and external.
- Provides technical support for outside suppliers, vendors, and/or consultants as required, inclusive of supplier visits and identification / implementation of process improvements.
- May coordinate testing with outside testing laboratories (NRTL testing, environmental testing, HALT testing, etc)
- Uses general and complex engineering test equipment.
- Uses general hand and laboratory tools.
- Performs experiments or troubleshoots designs in laboratories.
- Understands electrical safety.
- Completes assigned role based training.
- Applies Fortive Business Systems tools, as required.
- Perform other work-related duties as assigned by the manager of the role.
Qualifications
Education:
High School or Equivalent
Associate s Degree
Bachelor s Degree
Master s Degree
PhD Degree
Years of Related Experience
:
- Minimum Requirements: 5+ years of related engineering experience with BSME
- Preferred Requirements: 3+ years of related engineering experience with MSME
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Certifications/Licenses, and Affiliations
:
(Include any required computer skills, regulatory knowledge, certifications, licenses, languages, cognitive and behavioral abilities etc.)
- Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and Powerpoint
- Familiar in Microsoft Visio
- Demonstrated Verbal and written communication skills
- Proficient with Solidworks
- GD&T working knowledge
- Electrical Safety
- Design for manufacturing
- Design for testability
Responsibility for Others and Internal Interactions
N/A
- Technically supervises or coordinates the work of Engineers and Technicians and others who assist in specific assignments.
- Collaborates with Electrical and Software Development Engineers and various other functions outside of R&D, both internal and external.
External Interactions
N/A
- May visit customers to support Voice of Customer studies or troubleshoot technical issues, as required
- Shall interface directly with 3 rd party contracting agencies in acquiring engineering support for projects
- Shall interface directly with 3 rd party suppliers in sourcing components or technical services like contract manufacturing or testing
Physical & Work Environment Requirements
Physical Requirements:
The physical demands identified are representative of the physical requirements necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation can be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the described essential functions of this job. While performing the responsibilities of this job, the employee may be required to talk and hear. Work Environment (mark all that apply)
Travel on the Job:
Choose an item. Domestic
International
Scheduled Work Hours
Shift Work
On Call (Call in for Work)
Approximate Position Requirements
Standing:
Up to 30%
Kneeling:
0-10%
Sitting:
Up to 90%
Walking:
Up to 30%
Additional Work Environment Requirements
N/A
Awareness and use of personal protective equipment.
Environmental, Health and Safety
All managers and employees shall proactively support ASP s Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) Policy by providing the necessary resources and giving equal emphasis with other functions such as production and quality. It is the duty of every manager and employee to:
Ensure implementation of safety and environmental procedures, guidelines and standards.
Evaluate employee compliance and enforce established safety and environmental procedures and rules.
Create a safe work area environment, recognize safe activities, and reward good safety performance.
Provide training to employees when:
- Hired
- Transferred
- New substances, processes, procedures or equipment are introduced to the workplace and represent a new hazard
Measure safety performance and hold persons accountable for activities and results.
Ensure that incidents are investigated to determine root cause, and that corrective actions are taken.
Ensure employees wear required protective equipment.
Ensure EHS inspections are conducted monthly and corrective actions are implemented.
Occupational Hazards
Ergonomic Risk:
Choose an item. Reproductive Health Risk:
Choose an item. Machine Operation
Electrical Hazards
Laser Hazards
Excessive Noise (>85 dB)
Heights (> 6ft)
Hazardous Chemicals/Fumes
Excessive Dust
Bloodborne Pathogen
Biohazards (BBP and parts of LAH)
Extreme Heat/Cold
Other Hazards: Ergonomic Powered Industrial Vehicles (PIV) Operation
N/A
Forklift
Motorized Pallet Jack
Company Vehicle Lifting Requirement
N/A
Choose an item.
Ground to knees
Ground to Waist
Ground to Shoulders
Ground to Overhead
Waist to Shoulders
Waist to Overhead
Repetitive Hand Motions
N/A
Twisting Motion
Computer Entry
Simple Grasp
Fine Manipulation
Additional Environmental, Health and Safety
N/A
Compliance
All employees have a duty to comply with applicable laws, regulations, standards, ASP policies and procedures.
This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of this position and it is not intended to be an exhaustive list of skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities or working conditions associated with the position. Employees are required to follow any other job-related instructions and perform job-related duties as may be reasonably assigned by his/her supervisor. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties of the job.
Signatures
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About Advanced Sterilization Products
ASP is a leading global provider of innovative sterilization and disinfection solutions, and a pioneer of low-temperature hydrogen peroxide sterilization technology.ASP s mission is to protect patients during their most critical moments. We support healthcare facilities in the fight to protect patients against hospital acquired infections, which are a leading cause of morbidity and mortality. ASP s products, which are sold globally, include the STERRAD system for sterilizing instruments and the EVOTECH and ENDOCLENS systems for endoscope reprocessing and cleaning.
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Bonus or Equity
This position is also eligible for bonus as part of the total compensation package.
