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Werfen

Werfen is a growing, family-owned, innovative company founded in 1966 in Barcelona, Spain.  We are a worldwide leader in specialized diagnostics in the areas of Hemostasis, Acute Care Diagnostics, Transfusion, Autoimmunity, and Transplant. Through our Original Equipment Manufacturing (OEM) business line, we research, develop, and manufacture customized assays and biomaterials. We operate directly in 30 countries, and in more than 100 territories through distributors. Our Headquarters and Technology Centers are located in the US and Europe, and our workforce is more than 7,000 strong.

Our success comes from a specific focus in these rapidly evolving diagnostic areas, our commitment to customers, and our dedication to innovation and quality. We're passionate about providing healthcare professionals the most valuable and complete solutions to improve hospital efficiency and enhance patient care.

Position Summary:

This Senior Engineer in the Process Development Engineering group is responsible for developing and implementing test processes for the manufacture of critical assemblies in medical diagnostic systems that are electro-mechanical in nature. Create complex automated test fixtures, from conceptual design to hardware selection & integration as well as software control systems, documentation, and validation with heavy focus on LabVIEW and TestStand development. Collaborate closely with both R&D and manufacturing across all phases of development. Independently evaluate, select, and apply standard engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria.

The annual base salary range for this role is currently $110,000 to $140,000. Individual employee compensation will ultimately depend on factors including education, relevant experience, skillset, knowledge, and particular business needs.

This role is eligible for medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401k plan retirement benefits with an employer match, as well as paid vacation and sick leave. 

Key Accountabilities

Essential Functions:

• Leads and develops new test methods for manufacturing, including but not limited to:
• Defining specifications
• Designing & procuring fixtures
• Outsourcing fixtures and management of supplier deliverables
• Controlling hardware with LabVIEW and/or TestStand
• Automation and motion control
• Communicating with databases
• Optimizing processes conditions
• Fixture design

• Executes process validations, including but not limited to: pFMECA, IQ, OQ, PQ, gauge R&R, DoE, process capability
• Accountable for the completion of assigned deliverables in accordance with approved schedules.
• Authors documentation and participates in activities in support of design control
• Independently plans, performs & prioritizes tasks that are moderately complex in nature, in alignment with corporate goals.
• Analyzes and interprets data, identifying trends and formulating the next steps, if required by the function.
• Leads, designs and/or develops one or more of the following: new test methods, specifications, technical apparatus, software and processes for moderately complex components and functions.
• Identifies product defects and recognizes outliers in results. Can explain and document product defects and their impact.
• Effectively communicates complex technical information to a cross-functional team in the form of documentation, presentations or technical summaries.
• Provides technical guidance to and/or supervision of other group members and cross-functional technical teams. Able to mentor others.
• Provides technical support for or leads investigations in support of development and/or on-market activities.
• Independently generates predictable schedules for activities related to assigned projects

Secondary Functions:

• May review and provide input to deliverables from other functions.
• Independently generates predictable schedules for activities related to assigned projects.
• Provides technical guidance to and/or supervision of other group members and cross-functional technical teams. Able to mentor others.
• Recommends and implements improvement initiatives to aid department practices.

Skills & Capabilities:

• Statistical Analysis, Root Cause Analysis, Creative Problem Solving, Critical Thinking
• Technically adept and confident
• Leadership & Mentoring: Accountability, Decision Making, Influence, Communication
• Expertise in test fixture development
• Strong foundation in electrical engineering concepts
• Strong understanding of electro-mechanical systems.
• General knowledge of statistics, working knowledge of Minitab
• Strong teamwork, organization, and communication skills
• Experience in robotic or automated systems.
• Strong proficiency in LabVIEW and TestStand
• Preferred: process validation, CAD design (Creo preferred), familiarity with Python

Minimum Knowledge & Experience Required for the Position:

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science or a related field

Experience:

• Eight years of product development or relevant experience
• Four to six years of product development or relevant experience for advanced degrees
• For internal candidate promotion: Demonstrated proficiency in meeting all competencies of current level and acceptable performance history may be used in lieu of experience
• In vitro medical device experience highly desired.

Additional Skills/Knowledge:

• Language: Proficiency in English language required

International Mobility:

• Required: No

Travel Requirements:

• Some domestic and international travel may be required.

If you are interested in constantly learning and being challenged on a daily basis we encourage you to submit your resume or CV. 

Werfen is an Equal Opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workplace. Werfen strictly prohibits unlawful discrimination, harassment or retaliation based upon an individual's race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin/ancestry, age, mental/physical disability, medical condition, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as defined by applicable state or federal law. If you have a disability and need an accommodation in relation to the online application process, please contact NAtalentacquisition@werfen.com for assistance.

We operate directly in over 30 countries, and in more than 100 territories through distributors. Annual revenue is approximately $2 billion and more than 7,000 employees around the world comprise our Werfen team.

www.werfen.com