R&D Engineer III

100 Merit Medical Systems, Inc.; South Jordan (UT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental insurance

Onsite medical clinic

Onsite cafeterias

Employee garden

Vacation and holidays

401K and HSA

Job summary

Merit Medical Systems, Inc. in South Jordan, Utah, seeks an engineer to contribute to the design, manufacture and operation of structures, machines and systems under broad supervision and guidelines.

You will evaluate technical approaches, apply standard techniques, and solve problems on normal projects. Opportunities exist to supervise technicians, collaborate with fellow engineers, and work on prototypes and special initiatives under direction.

Qualifications

• Education and/or experience equivalent to a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or technical field with five years previous related experience.
• Ability to apply analytical skills and scientific 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.
• Working knowledge of United States and international standards as applicable to the department.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, select, and apply standard technical techniques, procedures, and criteria, using judgment in making minor adaptations and modifications.
• Investigate a moderate number of technical variables in completing assignments that have clear and defined objectives.
• Work on standard projects with relatively few complex features and precedents.
• May supervise engineers/technicians or others who assist in specific assignments and work with other engineers.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Team ability

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or technical field

Tools

Spreadsheets

Word processing

Database

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

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS PERFORMED

1. Independently evaluates, selects, and applies standard technical techniques, procedures, and criteria, using judgment in making minor adaptations and modifications.
2. Investigates a moderate number of technical variables in completing assignments that have clear and defined objectives.
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. Works independently on standard projects while assistance is furnished on unusual problems.
5. Receives instructions on specific assignment objectives, complex features and possible solutions.
6. May supervise the work of engineers/technicians or others who assist in specific assignments and work jointly with other engineers.
7. Performs work of some higher technical level for continuing training purposes.
8. Works on special projects, writes ECN's, and creates prototypes under broad direction.
9. May have authority over NCMR’S.
10. 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 with five 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.
• Working knowledge of United States and international standards as applicable to the department.

COMPETENCIES

• Scientific techniques/evaluation/selection/application
• Scientific variable analysis
• Plans/surveys/structures/equipment
• Supervisory assistance
• Special projects/ECN's/prototype creation
• NCMR causes/corrective actions/dispositions

COMMENTS Infectious Control Risk Category II:

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

Merit is a proud Utah Patriot Partner committed to hiring our Veterans.

Founded in 1987, Merit Medical Systems, Inc. is a leading manufacturer and marketer of proprietary disposable medical devices used in interventional, diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, particularly in cardiology, radiology, oncology, critical care and endoscopy. Merit serves client hospitals worldwide with a domestic and international sales force and clinical support team totaling in excess of 500 individuals. Merit employs approximately 6,000 people worldwide with facilities in South Jordan, Utah; Pearland, Texas; Richmond, Virginia; Aliso Viejo, California; Maastricht and Venlo, The Netherlands; Paris, France; Galway, Ireland; Beijing, China; Tijuana, Mexico; Joinville, Brazil; Ontario, Canada; Melbourne, Australia; Tokyo, Japan; Reading, United Kingdom; Johannesburg, South Africa; and Singapore. UNDERSTAND. INNOVATE. DELIVER. Merit Medical is a leading manufacturer and marketer of proprietary disposable medical devices used in interventional, diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, particularly in cardiology, radiology, oncology, critical care and endoscopy. Merit has made it a priority to understand customers, innovate, and deliver life-changing products and services.