Test Engineer needed - medical device manufacturing

[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.