Engineer - Degreed IV - 28568

OLSA Resources, Inc.; North Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A medical device engineering company in North Chicago is seeking a mechanical/device engineer with extensive experience in drug delivery and device design. The candidate will be responsible for 3-D CAD design, MoldFlow analysis, and testing of prototypes in compliance with industry standards. Ideal candidates will have 7-12 years experience in the medical device field and proficiency in tools like PRO-E and Solidworks, along with a strong understanding of drug delivery systems.

Qualifications

• 7-12 years of experience in combination drug/device products and the medical device field.
• Knowledge in drug delivery systems for proteins based biotech drugs.
• Experience in continuous improvement of drug-in-device systems.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for mechanical/design in medical device 3-D design.
• Conduct MoldFlow analysis for mold/tool design.
• Verify and test functional prototypes for commercial production.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

CAD/CAM design

Geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T)

MoldFlow analysis

Device functionality testing

Education

Mechanical, chemical, materials/polymer engineering or engineering science

Tools

PRO-E

Solidworks

Job description

The primary responsibility is in mechanical/device engineering and drug delivery with the focus on design functions for continuous improvement of drug/device combination product line. The design shoul have hands on experience in PRO‑E or Solidworks. Support biotech/ biopharmaceutical products with the skills for drug delivery in device design / tool design / molding, development and manufacturing for high volume productions utilizing GPM and ISO standards. Experience in partnering with third party manufacturing for production.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITY:

• Responsible for mechanical /design in medical device 3-D design with focus on CAD/CAM system such as PRO‑E or Solidworks, for device parts design and tool/mold design for high volume injection molded plastics production of components and assemblies


• Responsible for geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) of device part and tool/mold and design system stackup analysis


• Responsible for MoldFlow (fill, pack, cool, warp, gate and vent) analysis for mold/tool design and their simulation to determine the manufacturability of device parts


• Experience in system integration of design, materials, process, equipment and assembly for medical device and experience in device functionality testing of components and subassemblies


• Experience in verifying and testing functional prototypes and verifying specs for commercial production


• Experience in design FMEA analysis for combination drug/device, user FMEA analysis and process FMEA analysis of disposable medical devices

Qualifications

• Mechanical, chemical, materials/polymer engineering or engineering science with 7-12 years of experience in combination drug/device products and medical device field


• Knowledge in drug delivery system for proteins based biotech drugs to meet product functionality, manufacturing reliability and user friendly applications.


• Involved in continuous improvement of drug-in-device systems and their modifications to improve quality and reduce cost


• Capable of determining critical factors of drug dosage delivery compliance via device and prefilled syringes.