R&D Engineer II

Merit Medical Systems, Inc.; South Jordan (UT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental & Other Insurances

Low Cost Onsite Medical Clinic

Two Onsite Cafeterias

Employee Garden | Gardening Classes

3 Weeks' Vacation | 1 Week Sick-Time |

Paid Holidays

401K | Health Savings Account

Job summary

Merit Medical Systems, Inc. is seeking an engineer to design, manufacture and operate medical device structures and systems under guidance.

The role involves evaluating techniques, identifying technical variables, and coordinating with engineers and technicians to advance projects. The successful candidate will hold a Bachelor's in engineering or a related field with several years of experience, and will contribute to prototype creation and documentation (ECNs) as part of ongoing product

Qualifications

• Education and/or experience equivalent to a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or technical field and three years previous related experience.
• Ability to apply analytical skills and scientific technical principles in problem solving and development.
• Demonstrated computer skills preferably spreadsheets, word processing, database and other applicable software programs.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine and complex technical work such as the design, manufacture and operation of structures, machines and systems under broad supervision and guidelines.
• Evaluates, selects, and applies standard technical techniques, procedures, and criteria with minor adaptations.
• Investigates technical variables to meet defined objectives.
• Works independently on standard projects with guidance on unusual problems.
• May supervise engineers/technicians and collaborate with other engineers.
• Writes ECNs and creates prototypes under broad direction.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Computer skills

Team player

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or technical field

Job description

Why Merit?

At Merit Medical, our mission is to create innovative medical devices that improve lives. Our goal is to hire and develop people who want to build something special through hard work, team effort, and commitment. Together, we are making a difference in the lives of patients around the world.

WORK SHIFT

DAY (United States of America)

SUMMARY OF DUTIES

Performs routine and complex technical work such as the design, manufacture and operation of structures, machines and systems under broad supervision and guidelines.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS PERFORMED

1. 1. Independently evaluates, selects, and applies standard technical techniques, procedures, and criteria, using judgment in making minor adaptations and modifications.
2. 2. Investigates a moderate number of technical variables in completing assignments that have clear and defined objectives.
3. 3. Performs work which involves conventional types of plans, investigations, surveys, structures, or equipment with relatively few complex features for which there are precedents.
4. 4. Works independently on standard projects while assistance is furnished on unusual problems.
5. 5. Receives instructions on specific assignment objectives, complex features and possible solutions.
6. 6. May supervise the work of engineers/technicians or others who assist in specific assignments and work jointly with other engineers.
7. 7. Performs work of some higher technical level for continuing training purposes.
8. 8. Works on special projects, writes ECN's, and creates prototypes under broad direction.
9. 9. Performs other related duties and tasks as required.

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL/ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS

• * Lifting -- Not to exceed 50 lbs. - local practice may apply.
• * Writing
• * Sitting
• * Standing
• * Bending
• * Visual acuity
• * Color perception
• * Depth perception
• * Reading
• * Field of vision/peripheral
• * Fine motor skills
• * Noise
• * Chemical vapors

SUMMARY OF MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• * Education and/or experience equivalent to a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or technical field related to the department of assignment or industry and three years previous related experience
• * Ability to apply analytical skills and scientific technical principles in problem solving and development.
• * Demonstrated computer skills preferably spreadsheets, word processing, database and other applicable software programs.
• * Strong interpersonal and organizational skills and the ability to work effectively as a team member.

COMPETENCIES

• * Scientific techniques/evaluation/selection/application
• * Scientific variable analysis
• * Plans/surveys/structures/equipment
• * Supervisory assistance
• * Special projects/ECN's/prototype creation
• * Working knowledge of United States and international standards as applicable to the department.

COMMENTS

Infectious Control Risk Category II:

The risk category explains whether or not employees are likely to come into contact with blood or body fluids while performing their jobs. Risk category II states employment and procedures that may require exposure.

As an eligible Merit employee, you can expect the following:

• * Multiple Shifts and Hours to choose from: Days, Swing (Eve), and Nights
• * Medical/Dental & Other Insurances (eligible the first of month after 30 days)
• * Low Cost Onsite Medical Clinic
• * Two (2) Onsite Cafeterias
• * Employee Garden | Gardening Classes
• * 3 Weeks' Vacation | 1 Week Sick-Time | Paid Holidays
• * 401K | Health Savings Account

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