Friday, 1 November 2013

Job: Senior Catheter Engineer

Location: Boston North, MA

About the Job


Description of Work:
Sr. Catheter Engineer


We are seeking an experienced, high caliber, experienced mechanical/plastics engineering professional who will actively participate in and help lead advanced development efforts for the SJM Optical Coherence Tomography Systems.


Impact this role will have within the organization:

· Lead and participate in early stage design (proof of concept) of innovative imaging catheters and other related novel devices.

· Maintains a detailed understanding of the developing clinical environment (i.e. current treatment methods, evolving clinical needs etc.

· Design devices to meet user needs.

· Establish requirements and specifications for these devices (including justification and supportive testing).

· Use experimental, empirical and numerical analysis to evaluate designs. Lead test method and model development.

· Transfer Concept design to internal development teams or external vendors.

· Provide technical information concerning manufacturing or processing techniques, materials, properties and processes to aid in engineering and production planning.

· May supervise engineers and technicians assigned to projects.

· Ensure requirements PDP and Quality System are followed.


Required Qualifications:

· BSME or BS Plastics Engineering.

· Minimum 5 years' experience in medical devices.

· Analytical analysis and Numerical Modeling experience (fluid flow, mechanical stiffness).

· CAD Experience in Solidworks, ProE or similar.

· Polished communicator - written documentation and oral presentations/ discussions/ meetings.

· Excellent reputation for building relationships across various levels of an organization.

· Organized, on-time, and detailed project management skills.

· Energized attitude.


Preferred Qualifications:


  • MS Plastics Engineering.

  •  Background in developing catheters or other Class III devices.

  •  Plastics injection molding and/or extrusion experience highly desirable.

  •  Experience with a variety of manufacturing processes a plus.

To learn more, visit our web site at www.sjm.com

St. Jude Medical is an equal opportunity employer.




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