Component Engineer -- PATDC5758714

Job Tittle: R&D Component Engineer Duration: 06-month contractLocation : Maple Plain, MNYour Responsibilities Will Include: • Evaluating and approving parts to ensure compliance with requirements • Inspect, analyse, potentially rework, review, test and disposition components to ensure functionality • Perform both design and project tasks related to the inspection, testing, and production support of implantable orthopedic devices and associated non-implantable delivery instruments • Assist in research and development of new components, assemblies, and processes to support product development and continuation activities • Perform dimensional, strength of materials, mechanism movement, and/or manufacturability analysis • Generate test methods and protocols, perform tests, analyze data, generate reports for product verification, and present findings as needed to cross-functional stakeholders • Perform various product engineering tasks as necessary to support R&D and operations • Communicate updates to the program manager and other various cross-functional team members as it relates to task completion and schedule adherence relative to overall business goals and objectives • Evaluate and solve technical challenges either individually or as part of a team by: collaborating cross-functionally to troubleshoot issues and implement solutions; actively participating in problem solving sessions and/or brainstorming; systemically and logically working through issues using personal skills/experience and/or pulling in resources as needed; and designing and conducting experimental testing to appropriately characterize and evaluate solutions • Participate in engineering meetings, technical working groups, and project management discussions • Assist in the building, prototyping, modifying, and testing of engineering components • Assist with prototyping, assembling, characterizing, validating inspection processes, rework instructions, and/or test methods • Follow safety protocols, quality SOP's, and regulatory requirements in all tasks and activities • Comply with applicable design-related standards published by external regulatory bodies • Properly document activities in accordance with best engineering practices, company procedures, and regulatory requirements • Perform other duties as needed and assigned Minimum Qualifications • Bachelor's degree in engineering (Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial, Biomedical, or technical equivalent) with 0-3 years of related work experience or an equivalent combination • Hands-on experience in metrology and familiarity with metrological equipment • Experience in the use of analytical methods including statistics, DOE, and associated SW tools (Minitab) • Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work both independently and as a team • Self-starter with proven ability to successfully work with minimal supervision • Desire to learn and meaningfully contribute to the team • Good teamwork and interpersonal skills • Good written and verbal communication • Ability to multitask, prioritize, and meet project deadlines with high attention to detail Preferred Qualifications • Hands-on experience with prototyping tools (3D printing, hand and/or power tools, manual and/or CNC machining, etc.), measurement tools (Keyence, Micro-Vu), and mechanical testing equipment • Working knowledge of current CAD tools, SolidWorks experience preferred • Experience working within an ISO certified or FDA registered work environment • Familiarity with medical device quality systems and regulations • Demonstrated cross-functional teamwork in technically demanding environment • Strong bias for action and ability to shift as needed to support changing business needs