GeneCapture - Product Development & Manufacturing Process Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

COMPANY OVERVIEW

GeneCapture offers a transformative workplace with opportunities for professional growth in an innovative and collaborative environment. We are developing novel platform technologies for rapid, portable, and affordable infection diagnostics at the point of care. You will be joining GeneCapture's flexible team of engineers and scientists with our eyes on the exciting potential of our breakthrough technology. You will be exposed to all stages of the medical product development cycle.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Product Development & Manufacturing Process Engineer

As a product developer, the candidate will directly support daily engineering and manufacturing activities with a focus on supply chain, product assembly, and process scalability. The candidate will work as a member of the Product Design & Development Team responsible for the design of medical, laboratory, and industrial disposable devices. The candidate much be self-motivated and a great problem-solver.

Education

• Bachelors of Science in Mechanical Engineering or similar B.S. degree (Associates degree may be considered with relevant experience)

Required Experience

• 3-7+ years industry experience developing medical / laboratory devices

• Development of production test equipment

• 2+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment

• Experience with multiple plastic joining and bonding methods

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)

• Product Verification & Validation

• Quality Documentation

• Familiarity with Injection molding and tooling design

Additional Characteristics

• Proficient in technical writing and creating summary reports

• Exposure to Rubber/Polymer Sealing Technologies

• 3D Printing, Rapid Prototyping experience

• Effective communication with people and capable of leading meeting discussions

• A self-starter and require little oversight to complete given tasks

• Experience working with diverse groups of individuals, including engineers, technicians and scientists

• Diagnostic cartridge design & development

• Familiarity with ISO 13485 and 21 CFR 820 Quality System Requirements

• 3D modeling & 2D drawing experience with SolidWorks

• Experience with high volume low cost fluidic disposable products

Duties and Responsibilities

• Work as part of a team supporting engineers and technicians.

• Work with in-house project staff and outside vendors to optimize design for manufacturability of a point of care disposable diagnostic cartridge

• Support multiple projects in an environment that changes quickly in response to product learnings.

• Create, maintain and execute test plans and test cases for the products

• Work in cross-functional project teams to plan and cost features

• Design, build and improve test equipment and tools/processes

• Investigate product issues, provide clear and insightful analysis of root cause, analyze patterns and effectively prioritize failure mode risks

• Create detailed design and engineering documentation; including engineering drawing, reports and design intent documentation

• Support project design reviews, ensuring proper material selection, component tolerances, etc.

• New product design, prototyping and testing

• Test fixture design, prototyping and testing

• Works with manufacturing and outsourcing vendors concerning questions and problems encountered with drawings.

Key Word Search

• Medical Device

• Plastic Joining

• Plastics Manufacturing

• ISO 13485

• 21 CFR 820

• Product Design

• Product Testing

• Technical Writing

• Problem Solving

• Design Control

• Quality Control

• SolidWorks

Physical Demands/Environmental Factors/Mental Functions

ADA Requirements: The physical demands, work environment factors, and mental functions described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential function of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Disclaimer: All job requirements are subject to possible revision to reflect changes in the position requirements or to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a threat or risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties which will be required in this position. Employees will be required to follow other job-related duties as requested by their supervisor/manager (within guidelines and compliance with Federal and State Laws). Continued employment remains on an "at-will" basis.

Physical Demands

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position (sit or stand) for prolonged periods (50% of the time).

• Frequently moving between work areas.

• Frequent operation of common equipment.

• Vision abilities - close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust/focus.

• Ability to lift 20 pounds.

• Continuous mental and visual attention, requiring constant alertness or activity.

Environmental Factors

• Moderate to high noise level (e.g., lab space with multiple equipment, computers, printers).

• Workspace is generally an indoor lab setting and other common spaces throughout HudsonAlpha with controlled temperature conditions.

Mental Functions

• Maintain emotional control under stress.

• Ability to understand complex problems and to collaborate and explore alternative solutions.

It is the policy of GeneCapture, in accordance with all applicable laws, to recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job titles without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.