Electrical Engineer II
Industry Title
/Category: Engineering
Job ID: 2012-5417
Career Level: experienced
Location/Division: Dymax
Relocation: No
Posted Date: 3/9/2012
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 develops, implements, and maintains processes, test methods and equipment related to the design, development, and manufacture of electro-mechanical medical devices.
Summary of Position with General Responsibilities:
Equipment supporting production hardware is composed of (8) ACAT (automatic calibration testers) which are used to 100% calibrate/test consoles. This new resource will be responsible for developing an understanding of and maintaining the ACAT systems being transferred from one site to another.
Essential Job Functions:
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
* Technical Expertise
* Internal Collaborator
* Works Independently
* Results Oriented
* Ownership of projects
* Responsible and effective Team Member
Potential Task Assignments within the scope of this position
* Initiates new or revised documentation and tracks through appropriate approval cycles and implementation
* Maintains a professional working relationship with internal & external customer and support staff
* Participates in or Leads cross-functional project teams.
* Provides technical support on components, material methods, systems and equipment.
* Develops physical and functional test requirements to assure specifications & regulations are met.
* Conducts complaints investigations
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* Analyzes problems in design, process and test development. Recommend solutions.
* Prepares and presents oral and written project updates and technical discussions.
10. Prepare and/or review manufacturing, test, or service documentation for new products and/or manufacturing processes (process improvements, manufacturing fixtures, fixture validation, etc.)
11. Design, build and prototype circuits, fixtures, etc.
12. Maintain clean safe working environment (equipment calibration needs, ESD protection, etc).
13. Prepare and execute manufacturing process and equipment qualification protocols.
14. Build, test, and validate manufacturing and service test fixtures.
15. Procurement of engineering equipment, tools, parts and other supplies.
16. Assist with board and component level troubleshooting as needed.
17. Understands and follows company procedures and regulatory requirements.
18. Support all other organizations as necessary to achieve company-wide goals and objectives
19. Other duties as assigned
Additional Desirable Qualifications Skills and Knowledge:
* Strong working knowledge of fundamental electrical engineering principles, as presented in a 4yr BSEE curriculum, including electronics, digital logic, software, computer architecture, etc.
* Ability to manage and prioritize numerous simultaneous manufacturing, engineering, service and other support related activities
* Strong electrical design and troubleshooting skills.
* Ability to make and present engineering decisions.
* Strong interpersonal skills, and oral and written presentation skills
* Familiarity with international and domestic product related regulations and requirements
* Good software development skills (ANSI C, Windows OS, Linux OS).
* Knowledge of Ultrasound & Wave Physics a plus.
* Electronic fabrication skills including soldering, PCA assembly, crimping, inspection.
10. Specific specialized engineering skills such as:
a) Basic product, design & prototyping
b) Basic Analog & Digital Circuit design/analysis/debug
c) PCB Layout.
11. Problem solving ability
12. Ability to create, review and coordinate test protocols and reports
13. Ability to generate engineering proposals
14. Demonstrated ability to create and execute project plans
15. Software applications skills
Education and/or Experience:
This position requires:
A Bachelor degree in electrical engineering with 4 (four) years of manufacturing or test engineering experience within the medical device or equivalent regulated industry OR
* a Masters degree in electrical engineering with 3 (three) years of engineering experience within the medical device or equivalent regulated industry
* Demonstrated knowledge of project management skills, with at least 2 years of experience leading project teams within the medical device or equivalent regulated industry
