R&D Engineer II

Campbell, CA
Full Time
R&D Devices
Mid Level
Job Title: R&D Engineer II, Sustaining
Location: This position is based in our Campbell, California offices. This position is full time.
Why Imperative Care?
Do you want to make a real impact on patients? Imperative Care is changing the way stroke is treated. As part of our team, you’d be developing breakthroughs that will revolutionize the future of stroke care. Every day, the technologies that we develop at Imperative Care directly impact human lives. Our focus is on the needs of the patient, and they come first in everything we do.

What You’ll Do
As a developing professional, this position will participate in early phase design and development of neuro-interventional medical devices. This role will contribute to creative brainstorming sessions, conceptualizing and prototyping new devices independently or in conjunction with other engineers. Responsibilities will include problem solving, hypothesis testing, test method development, design documentation, specification setting, prototyping, testing, data analysis, and report generation.
  • Work collaboratively with minimal supervision on routine aspects of research, design, and develop new product and improvements for current product, or detailed instruction for in new projects.
  • Contribute to brainstorming sessions and generate new intellectual property, working with senior staff and/or attorneys in writing and researching patent claims.
  • Complete detailed specifications, construction of prototypes, and testing of new products or product enhancements, ensuring product documentation adheres to Quality System requirements.
  • Participate in the design and development of studies and experiments, execute product testing and protocols in accordance with project plans.
  • Evaluate vendor/contract manufacturer and material choices for designs sharing insights for decision-making.
  • Collaborate with customers to determine needs in product design, user interface, and possible integration of product with other medical systems or products, interacting with research physicians to identify potential product and further market opportunities.
  • Contribute to the design new products or product enhancements in a cost-effective and timely manner understanding how the product will be manufactured.
  • Facilitate user training and oversee the development of supporting materials.
  • Contribute to the process of transferring product from development to manufacturing.
  • Ensure engineering testing and documentation is in accordance with regulatory requirements for approvals of products by the US and foreign regulatory agencies.
  • Complete documentation including design drawings, testing reports, engineering reports, and other technical documents in accordance with quality system requirements.
  • Review activities of technicians completing device testing/inspection and prototype construction.

What You’ll Bring
  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering, or related discipline and a minimum 1 year of related experience; or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
  • Experience in endovascular or neurovascular techniques and devices preferred.
  • Statistical Analysis Software (Minitab or similar) and CAD (Solidworks, ProE, similar).
  • Skilled knowledge of machine shop equipment (mill, lathe, drill press, etc.) operation including operation of 3D printing equipment is preferred.
  • Developing knowledge of product design from concept to regulatory marketing approval.
  • Ability to complete projects individually as well as part of a team, exercising judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action.
  • Ability to apply learned techniques to analysis/investigation to solve challenges using problem-solving tools and methodologies.
  • Previous experience working with regulated quality systems such as GMPs, ISO 9001, and the MDD.
  • Familiar with Design Control procedures and requirements.
  • Demonstrated excellent written and verbal communications skills required

Employee Benefits include a stake in our collective success with stock options, bonus, competitive salaries, a 401k plan, health benefits, generous PTO, and a parental leave program.
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Salary Range: $110,000 - 116,000/annually
Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Imperative Care considers factors such as scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, and internal equity, as well as location, market and business considerations when extending an offer. 
 

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