Description
\t\t\t\t\tWe are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Principal R&D Engineer to lead the design, development, and innovation of nitinol stent technology within our medical device portfolio. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work at the forefront of healthcare innovation, leveraging expertise in material science, advanced manufacturing, and product development to create life-changing solutions for patients.
\t\t\t\t\tSkills
\t\t\t\t\tstent, medical device, Project management, Design, Solidworks, Mechanical engineering, New product development, Design control, design for manufacturing, customer interaction, npi, test engineering, test development, design validation, research & development
\t\t\t\t\tTop Skills Details
\t\t\t\t\tstent,medical device,Project management
\t\t\t\t\tAdditional Skills & Qualifications
\t\t\t\t\t- Product Development: Lead the design and development of nitinol stents, from concept through commercialization, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and customer requirements.- Material Expertise: Apply deep knowledge of nitinol material properties, including shape memory and super elasticity, to optimize stent performance and manufacturing processes.- Engineering Leadership: Provide technical leadership and mentorship to cross-functional teams, including engineers, scientists, and manufacturing professionals.- Prototyping & Testing: Develop prototypes, conduct testing, and analyze results to refine designs and ensure product performance and safety.- Process Optimization: Collaborate with manufacturing teams to establish robust and scalable production processes, addressing challenges such as annealing, forming, and surface finishing of nitinol components.- Regulatory Compliance: Ensure all designs and processes meet applicable regulatory and quality standards (e.g., ISO 13485, FDA).- Innovation & Problem Solving: Drive innovation by identifying opportunities for improvements in stent technology, materials, and processes.- Documentation: Create and maintain detailed technical documentation, including engineering drawings, testing protocols, and reports.- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, biomedical engineering or a related field; advanced degree (Mechanical or Biomedical preferred).
\t\t\t\t\tExperience Level
\t\t\t\t\tExpert Level
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $150000.00 - $180000.00/yr.
- 401(k)
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Minneapolis,MN.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Apr 14, 2025.
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