Equipment Design Engineer

Apptad Inc; Georgia; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Apptad Inc. is seeking a senior Engineer for design and development of test fixtures and automation tools in the medical device sector. The role involves independent work on concept generation, detailed design, and fixture testing, with emphasis on manufacturability and robustness.

The candidate should have a BS in mechanical/electrical engineering or applied physics, 5+ years of product design experience, and strong CAD skills. Excellent communication and collaboration with vendors are required.

Qualifications

• BS degree in a relevant discipline with 5+ years of experience in product design (concept generation, detailed design)
• Knowledge of mechanical engineering drawing principles
• Good communication skills and experience with medical device development process

Responsibilities

• Plans, develops, coordinates, and directs engineering projects with complex features (supervisory)
• Carries out complex or novel assignments requiring new techniques or procedures
• Develops new or refined equipment, materials, processes, products, and/or methods
• Lead design work and support manufacturing transfer of design
• Collaborate with vendors for tools and fixtures development and manufacturing support
• Coordinate with stakeholders to track project status and milestones

Skills

Mechanical design

Electrical engineering

Product design

CAD

3D CAD

Independent work

Education

BS degree in mechanical or electrical engineering or applied physics

Tools

CAD tools

3D CAD modeling

Job description

Job Description:

Minimum Qualifications

BS degree in relevant discipline (mechanical or electrical engineering or applied physics) with 5+ year of experience in product design (concept generation, detailed design), fixture development and testing.

Knowledge on mechanical engineering drawing principles.

Good in communication

Good exposure in Medical Device product development process.

Shall work independently

Preferred Qualifications

Support in design, development, improvement of Test fixtures to meet the requirements for new and existing products Manufacturing and Testing.

Support Test method validations in qualifying the Equipment / Tooling / Fixtures.

Support CAD activities, CR Review of 3D CAD models and 2D drawings for CR release.

Participate in generating innovative concepts and system layouts in 3D CAD for Test Fixture and Automation tools.

Support in Mockup and prototyping of new products for proof-of-concept evaluation.

Collaborate with supplier for development of Tools and fixtures to improve product robustness and manufacturability.

Support in Fixture rework, Assembly, Test Setup, and preliminary testing activities.

Co-ordinate with Vendors for Quote, PO, Fixture fabrication, Inspection and follow up.

Ensure project status, schedule progress and key project metrics to senior management.

Responsible for or more of the following:

• In a supervisory capacity, plans, develops, coordinates, and directs a large important engineering project or several small projects with many complex features.
• As an individual researcher, carries out complex or novel assignments requiring the development of new or improved techniques or procedures.
• Work is expected to result in the development of new or improved techniques or procedures.
• Work is expected to result in the development of new or refined equipment, materials, processes, products, and/or methods.

Required Knowledge, Skills

English communication skills, written and oral.

Must be proficient in reading Drawings and CAD

Must be able to demonstrate a proven track record of leading design work and proving feasibility for manufacturing transfer of design.

Medical device design experience is a plus or similar work within a regulated industry. Must demonstrate a knowledge base of various manufacturing methods used in the industry