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Fremont, CA, US

SENIOR ENGINEER 1 of 4-6937120712

Description

Cordis Corporation, a member of Johnson & Johnson's Family of Companies, is recruiting for a Senior Engineer, located in Fremont, CA.

Cordis is a recognized leader in providing physicians with breakthrough treatment solutions for peripheral vascular disease, a leader in circulatory disease management, interventional cardiology, radiology and electrophysiology products for circulatory disease management. Over the last 50 years, a deep understanding of the medical marketplace, unrivaled concern for the needs of patients, and high impact technological innovation have made Cordis a strong developer of breakthrough products for interventional medicine, minimally invasive computer-based imaging and electrophysiology. Today, Cordis employees from around the world share a strong commitment to continue our company's groundbreaking work.

Duties and Responsibilities include the following: Other duties may be assigned.

Fully competent engineer in all conventional aspects of the subject matter, functional area, and assignments. Plans and conducts work requiring judgment in the independent evaluation, selection, and substantial adaptation and modification of standard techniques, procedures, and criteria.

Devises new approaches to problems encountered. Independently performs most assignments with instructions as to the general results expected.

Receives technical guidance on unusual or complex problems and supervisory approval on proposed plans for projects.

Plans, schedules, conduct, and coordinates detailed phases of engineering work in part of a major project or in a total project of moderate scope.

Performs work that involves conventional engineering practice but may include a variety of complex features such as conflicting design requirements, unsuitability of conventional materials, and difficult coordination requirements. Work requires broad knowledge of precedents in the specialty area and good knowledge of principles and practices of related specialties. May technically supervise or coordinate the work of engineers, draftspersons, technicians, and others who assist in specific assignments. Practices company safety, quality policies and procedures, actively requires conformance.

Responsible for ensuring personal and company compliance with all Federal, State, local and company regulations, policies and procedures for Health, Safety and Environmental compliance.

Responsible for the purchase or design of equipment that meets health, safety and environmental standards set by the company.

Responsible for performing design reviews and pre-validation assessments to ensure the safe and environmentally sound start-up of new processes.

Works on problems and projects of moderate scope where analysis of situation or data requires a review of identifiable factors. Exercises judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action. Demonstrates full use and application of standard principles, theories, concepts and techniques. Selects design direction or modifications of components of systems. Participates in decisions on scope of work, selection of equipment and length of tasks. Decides on design changes to meet revised specifications. Provides and develops solutions to problems of limited scope. Must be able to accomplish broad and complex assignments. May provide technical guidance to lower level personnel.

Qualifications


BS degree in Mechanical Engineering or relevant discipline and a minimum of five years experience working in industry is required; or Master's degree with a minimum of three years experience working in industry. It is required to have prototyping experience. Knowledge of Design Control as it relates to Verification and Validation activities is required. Tooling experience is an asset along with Design for Manufacturability. Materials experience (Plastics and/or metals) is required. Vendor/Supplier interaction and Project management skills are also a must for this position. Experience with cardio vascular disease products is an asset. Medical device industry experience or regulated industry experience, i.e., automotive, aerospace, etc. is required for this position.

Having knowledge of DOE, FEA, FMEA is preferred along with the ability to lead technicians and Jr. engineers in a supervisory capacity.
Must possess more than a basic understanding of engineering theoretical fundamentals and experimental techniques. Individuals at this level should be developing skills related to conflicting design requirements.

This position may require up to 20% travel both domestic and international.

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Primary Location:North America-United States-California-Fremont
Organization: Cordis Corporation (6017)