Russell Solutions has an opportunity for R&D Engineer in medical device focused on stints and catheters. This Startup company is a privately held company dedicated to developing simple, yet sophisticated, technologies that facilitate procedures used for treating cardiovascular disease. Their devices are compatible with the physician’s choice of guide-wire and technique and allow treatment of a wide variety of vasculature.

Working with physicians to find solutions for unmet clinical needs, our team has produced innovative medical devices that are proven in practices every day, with more in development. Together, their goal is to continually improve patient outcomes. can provide growth and opportunity for individuals at early stage of their career. This company provides its Engineers the opportunity to work in clinical trials, support cases, talk to key physicians and see how the product works in the industry.

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Summary

Support the design and development of new products and improve existing product lines to meet company objectives. Critical attributes and skills include creativity, initiative, ability to prioritize and negotiate priorities, hands on approach, and multi-tasking.

Essential Job Responsibilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily:

• Support the design and develop new product design iterations/

• Investigate benefits and features of different materials and design concepts. Recommend

  changes/modifications based on results.

• Create and maintain accurate documentation of product concepts, drawing requirements in

  coordination with the Quality Assurance and Manufacturing functions.

• Develop and author verification/validation protocols and notebook studies.

• Initiate and coordinate work with outside vendors and internal personnel including material

  procurement and testing.

• Support the plan and schedule projects in a manner consistent with corporate objective

  
  

R&D Engineer R&D/ Engineering VP of R&D

• Contribute to the intellectual property position of the company with support of inventions and patent applications

• Support of animal trials and clinical cases through builds and product release testing.

• Complete accurate and timely preventive maintenance of equipment and tooling.

• GMP compliance in coordination with the Document Control, R&D, and Quality Assurance functions

• Complies with established Company and departmental policies and procedures, objectives,

  quality assurance program, safety, and environmental standards.

• Other duties as assigned; as an emerging growth company it may be required from time to

  time to assist in other areas other than the area of specialty.

  Required Skills, Abilities & Technical Knowledge

• GMP compliance in coordination with the Document Control, R&D, and Quality Assurance functions

• Support company goals and objectives, policies and procedures, Good Manufacturing Practices, and

  FDA regulations

• Ensure that all regulatory and internal policies are followed

• Makes good decisions in a timely manner, based upon a mixture of analysis, wisdom, experience, and

  judgment.

• Uses independent judgment to resolve unique challenges that arise with each event.

• Orchestrates multiple activities at once to accomplish a goal; uses resources effectively and

  efficiently; can adjust considering change and shifts gears comfortably.

• Is dedicated to meeting expectations and requirements of internal and external customers.

• Productive and efficient in planning and executing role responsibilities.

• Pursues everything with energy, drive and a need to finish; seldom gives up, even in the face of

  resistance or setbacks; steadfastly pushes self and others for results.

• Good at determining the processes necessary to get things done; knows how to organize people and

  activities; can simplify complex processes.

• Ability to establish, build and maintain professional working relationships with all levels of staff,

  clients, suppliers, and the public.

• Ability to work with minimal supervision.

• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills. Meticulous attention to detail and

  meeting deadlines.

• Quality control, i.e., demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness and monitors own work to ensure

  quality.

• Special projects will require extended work hours and some travel may be required.

  Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in technical field (Preferably an Engineering field)

• Must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Working knowledge of inspection tools such as: calipers, micrometers, snap gage, microscope, tensile

  tester, VIS, and pin gages.

• Understanding of Solidworks, Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and other office software programs.