David Carter- Recruiter

DESCRIPTION: With guidance from Management, participates in the successful integration of new products into a flow based manufacturing system through the design, development, and programming of automated test equipment, and as assigned, provides ongoing technical support for Philips /Respironics distributed products. The incumbent will effectively use Respironics' system, tools, and high- level engineering skills to develop and validate automated production test fixtures equipment for successful pre-production, pilot run, and subsequent full-scale production. Effective technical judgment and interpersonal skills are required to successfully initialize enhancements to existing test equipment to improve their design, manufacturability, quality, first pass yields, and to reduce overall product and process costs. Provide sufficient and competent technical expertise in support of improving product quality and cost through interaction with Quality Assurance, New Product Development, Purchasing, Manufacturing, Technical Service and Marketing. Consistently support New Product Development projects to achieve manufacturability, reliability, performance within acceptable process capabilities, and cost and quality goals. Outcomes: The successful candidate will: Design and develop software testing applications for automated testing equipment to be used for integrating and testing of electromechanical biomedical devices. Design electronic and mechanical hardware for automated testsystems. Work with drafting, model shop, manufacturing engineers andtechnicians to design and build improved assembly and test equipment for both electro-mechanical and electronic assemblies to improve quality and efficiency as well as mitigating human errors. Provide engineering support for new product development relativeto testing equipment needed to achieve reliability and performance within acceptable process capabilities and delivery goals. Willingness to travel approximately 5% split between suppliervisits and exploring new technologies. Meet FDA and ISO Quality System Requirements and qualitystandards. Behaviors: The successful candidate will demonstrate: Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written. Must be able to thrive in a fast paced, team oriented,manufacturing environment. Ability to concurrently handle multiple project assignments. Sound decision-making logic. Think logically and practically when evaluating solutions. Growth: The successful candidate will: Define, with their manager, goals for personal and professionaldevelopment. Take accountability to execute their personal development plan to grow within current role and to prepare for future roles. Further their knowledge of advanced technologies by attending classes and seminars. Also by visits to manufacturing locations that successfully apply these technologies. QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION: BS in Electrical or Computer Engineering. EXPERIENCE: 2+ years of work experience with a proven track record of problem solving and relationship building with both external and internal customers. Must have 2+ years of software development experience; LabVIEW and C or C++ experience is required. Must have 2+ years of analog and digital electronics design experience. Must have experience with designing mechanical jigs and fixtures; CAD experience a plus. Ability to write professional reports, test specifications and procedures. Conduct basic and statistical analysis. Experience with medical device manufacturing strongly preferred. Knowledge of how to conduct FDA-compliant validation for test systems and software. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: This position primarily requires sitting, standing, and walking. Also requires frequent lifting and carrying up to 30 lbs. Must have fine manipulation and grasping skills, as well as the ability to reach, twist, and bend on an occasional to frequent basis. Must be able to travel by plane and driving a car. ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION: Philips/ Respironics, a worldwide leader of anticipating needs and providing valued solutions to the sleep and respiratory markets. The company??s focus is on home care, hospital, respiratory drug delivery and international markets providing programs that manage sleep disordered breathing, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, asthma, infant care, congestive heart failure and restrictive lung disorders. Globally positioned has manufacturing facilities in several domestic and international markets. For more information see www.respironics.com. EOE/AA to apply to this role, please go to www.jobs.respironics.com and apply to position 2274BR for this position in the Pittsburgh, PA area, or apply to position 2264BR for the Kennesaw GA area.