Engineer II
Industry Title
/Category: Medical Device/ R&D
Job ID: 2011-5329
Career Level: experienced
Location/Division: Salt Lake City, UT/ BAS
Relocation: Yes
Posted Date: 12/6/2011
Close Date: ..
C. R. Bard, Inc. (NYSE: BCR)is a leading multinational developer, manufacturer and marketer of innovative, life-enhancing medical technologies in the fields of vascular, urology, oncology and surgical specialty products, employing over 11,000 people in over 25 countries around the world. Founded more than 100 years ago, we pioneered many devices that are now the cornerstones of modern healthcare.
We expect the highest levels of quality, integrity, service, and innovation from our employees – on the job and in the communities in which we work and live. In return, we foster an environment where individuals are treated with fairness and respect, and feel valued, acknowledged and rewarded.
Be Your Best at Bard – and ultimately, you can have an impact on the lives of people around the world.
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Overview:
This position is responsible for conducting engineering studies for process improvements and validations. This position designs, develops and implements new products, processes, test methods and equipment.
The Ideal Candidate must be able to work in a team oriented, fast paced environment. Bard Access Systems is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer that values and actively seeks diversity in the workforce.
Summary of Position with General Responsibilities:
The following duties and responsibilities are intended to be representative of the work performed by the incumbent(s) in this position and are not all-inclusive. The omission of a specific duty or responsibility will not preclude it from the position.
Scope
• Consultant/ Department expert
• Technical Expertise
• Organizational credibility and knowledge
• Guides and Develops Others
• Influences and directs oOthers within Department
• Results Oriented
• Project Leader
• Business Knowledge
• Networking savvy
Potential Task Assignments within the scope of this position:
1. Initiates new or revised documentation and tracks through appropriate approval cycles and implementation
2. Maintains a professional working relationship with internal & external customer and support staff
3. Participates and/or leads cross-functional teams.
4. Provides technical support on components, material methods, systems and equipment.
5. Develops physical and functional test requirements to assure specifications & regulations are met.
6. Writes and approves protocols, reports and data.
7. Oversees testing outlined in protocols and test methods
8. Coordinates/develops validation studies on equipment & processes
9. Executes design controls
10. Analyzes design inputs
11. Conducts complaints investigations
12. Understands and follows company procedures and regulatory requirements.
13. Participates in and provides input to training on department & division procedures, and policies.
14. Prepares and submits for approval requests for project funding. Participates in project planning, budgeting, scheduling and tracking.
15. Plans and coordinates engineering test builds.
16. Analyzes problems in design, process and test development. Recommend solutions.
17. Prepares and presents oral and written project updates and technical discussions.
18. Develops and implements procedures to provide easy-to-follow instructions.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:
1. Ability to make and present engineering decisions
2. Strong interpersonal skills
3. Ability to systematically manage multiple projects from initiation through closing phases. Projects include BAS and/or supplier resourced deliverables:
a) Determine and communicate project deliverables
b) Develop a work breakdown structure and estimates
c) Develop a viable schedule, management plans, and schedule
d) Execute and control the project through closure
4. Specific specialized engineering skills such as:
a) Create & critique engineering cost analysis
b) Basic tooling design and drafting knowledge
c) Analyze and optimize existing process and ability to create new processes
d) Create, analyze and optimize manufacturing and quality systems
e) Basic product, design & prototyping
f) Material Science
g) Bioengineering principles
5. Ability to train, create and critique training
6. Ability to apply cComparative statistics
Basic Qualifications:
This position requires:
• an Associate technical degree with 8 (eight) years of engineering experience within the medical device or equivalent regulated industry OR
• a Bachelor degree in science or engineering with 4 (four) year of engineering experience within the medical device or equivalent regulated industry OR
• Masters degree with 3 (three) years of engineering experience within the medical device or equivalent regulated industry OR
• Demonstrated knowledge of engineering principles through 15 (fifteen) plus years of engineering experience within the medical device or equivalent regulated industry
The above experience must include demonstrated effective project management skills. The incumbent must demonstrate the ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the duties and responsibilities.
