Principal Engineer - Product Engineering (Nitinol)

Heraeus; Fridley (MN); On-site; USD 125,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Principal Engineer to lead the design and development of innovative medical devices utilizing Nitinol. This role involves guiding project teams from concept to launch, ensuring high-quality engineering practices, and mentoring junior staff. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in Nitinol processing and a strong background in engineering principles. Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to improving lives through cutting-edge medical technology, with a culture that encourages continuous learning and growth. If you are passionate about making a difference, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) plan with company match

Education reimbursement

Paid parental leave

Paid time off

Bonus eligibility

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in engineering, especially with Nitinol.
• Strong leadership skills and ability to mentor junior engineers.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and development of medical products using Nitinol.
• Mentor junior engineers and oversee project execution.

Skills

Nitinol design and processing

Engineering principles

Problem-solving skills

Statistical tools (DOE, Minitab)

Leadership and mentoring

Communication of complex concepts

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master's degree in Engineering

Tools

Finite Element Analysis

Laser cutting

Job description

Principal Engineer - Product Engineering (Nitinol) Permanent

About Heraeus

Making displays foldable? Helping hearts beat with medical innovations? Or breathing new life into precious metals? As a family-owned global technology group we help our customers to always being one step ahead.

About Heraeus Medevio

Together we improve lives. At Heraeus Medevio, we bring lifesaving and life-changing medical devices to market through partnerships with medical device manufacturing companies. Backed by Heraeus Group, we are committed to the growth of our teams and organization by providing an open space for open minds. To reach our vision of improving 100 million lives every year, we foster a culture of curiosity that thrives on challenge, continuous learning, growth, and the opportunity to try new things. With sites in the United States, European Union, and Asia, and over 2,200 employees worldwide, together, we will meet tomorrow's challenges today.

Position Summary

Reporting to the Director of Product Engineering, the primary responsibility for the Principal Engineer – Product Engineering is to lead the design and development of medical products from concepts to launch with focus on Nitinol and Nitinol-related medical device products. This position is instrumental in driving the success of projects teams, projects, and mentoring of junior team members.

Your Role and Responsibilities:

• Lead the creation of technical execution plans and deliverables in support of the project manager
• Create detailed technical execution plans with client and internal project team
• Design, document, and oversee the development and execution of engineering projects
• Lead the design, development, and validation activities throughout the product life cycle
• Predict and identify risks and work to improve engineering application processes
• Monitor and supervise documentation practices for requirements, design output, design verification, and testing using Heraeus and/or customer QMS
• Provide leadership to other engineers on the project team to conduct successful engineering analysis on design, concepts, and associated research
• Mentor all engineers within the team throughout project execution
• Communicate complex information with reputable understanding to all levels of collaborators, including customers, project team members, and others
• Facilitate/make technical decisions on projects (i.e. vendor selection, decisions critical to quality on design, concept selection, etc.)
• Other duties may be assigned

What is Required for This Role:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related technical field required, master’s degree in Engineering or related technical field preferred
• Minimum of 12 years of relevant work experience required including specific experience with Nitinol design and processing (material properties, laser cutting, post processing, shape setting, testing, etc.); 1 year of relevant experience may be substituted for a graduate degree and 3 years for a doctorate
• Well established knowledge of multiple engineering functional areas (e.g. product development, test, modeling, process, etc.)
• Experience and knowledge in use of Nitinol components in medical devices and use of finite element analysis for Nitinol components plus
• Reputable established knowledge of multiple engineering functional areas (i.e. product development, test, modeling, process, etc.)
• Independently applies expertise in the understanding of the methodology for process and design selection and consulted as subject matter expert
• Able to communicate complex technical concepts to all audiences including senior management
• Acts as a subject matter expert in application of engineering principles to solve the most complex problems
• Able to make complex data driven decisions utilizing statistical tools such as DOE, tolerance stack-up analysis, or Minitab
• Excellent independent problem-solving skills, serves as a coach and mentor to others in this area
• Ability to establish cross-functional relationships and influence to drive results
• Demonstrates strong leadership in communicating and championing the need for continuous improvements and continued change to meet company needs
• Must be willing and able to regularly travel between the Fridley and White Bear Lake locations; in addition, some domestic or international travel may be required – up to 10%

Medevio is committed to providing competitive total compensation and benefits packages. The expected base salary hiring range for this position is between $125,000.00 and $160,000.00, based upon a full-time schedule. This is a good faith estimate on the applicable range. Base salaries are determined by taking a variety of factors into account, including, but not limited to, candidate qualifications, geographic locations, market conditions and internal equity. This position is bonus eligible, with a target bonus of 15% of base salary depending upon company and individual performance. Our total compensation package also includes eligibility for comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k) plan with company match, education reimbursement, paid parental leave and paid time off.

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