Sustaining Engineer

Aktiv Pharma Group is a fast-growing company focused on addressing unmet medical needs through a proprietary drug delivery system. We are currently hiring for a Sustaining Engineer.

The Sustaining Engineer II provides problem-solving expertise to analyze and resolve internal process capability issues and supports the continued improvement of existing Aktiv product lines. The sustaining engineer works in collaboration with a cross-functional team including Product Development, Quality Assurance, and Manufacturing.

At Aktiv Pharma Group, we value the diversity of perspectives and backgrounds our employees bring. We are committed to achieving a diverse workforce through application of our equal opportunity employment policy and by providing a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. We work according to our values of truth, caring, goodness and perseverance, and encourage individuals with the required skill-sets and these values to apply.

The compensation range for the Sustaining Engineer is $65,000 - $85,000 annually.

Aktiv Pharma Group offers a wealth of benefits to our employees and their families.

Employee Benefits Include:

• Medical Insurance (Cigna):
  • HDHP - Aktiv contributes the full monthly premium for the employee and their dependents.
  • Two additional premium medical plan options - Aktiv contributes a portion of the monthly premium for the employee and their dependents.
• Vision Insurance (Principal/ VSP Network)
  • Aktiv contributes the full monthly premium for the employee and their dependents.
• Dental Insurance (Principal)
  • Low Plan - Aktiv contributes the full monthly premium for the employee and their dependents.
  • High Plan - Aktiv contributes a portion of the monthly premium for the employee and their dependents.
• Legal & ID Shield
  • Aktiv contributes the full monthly premium for the employee and their dependents.
• Spending Accounts (Rocky Mountain Reserve)
  • FSA
  • HSA
  • DFSA
  • LP FSA
• Ancillary Benefits (Colonial Life)
  • Accident
  • Group Medical Bridge
  • Voluntary Life AD&D
  • Disability
• 401k (Human Interest)
• Unlimited Paid Time Off
• Bi-Monthly Internet and Cell Phone stipend
• Fully Paid Membership for the employee and their dependents to Lifetime Fitness
• Fully stocked office kitchen - Health conscious and Vegan!
• Remote Work Options

• Analyzes combination product designs utilizing Computer-Aided Design (CAD) software.
• Performs engineering analysis including tolerance analysis, stress analysis, analyzing test results, and similar.
• Documents engineering drawings and technical reports to ensure reliability and meeting regulatory standards.
• Independently troubleshoot problems and research solutions by analyzing production data
• Proficient in the design and operation of production equipment
• Follows standard engineering/test practices
• Works with cross-functional teams including R&D, Quality Assurance, Operations, and Manufacturing
• Tests and inspects components and assemblies.
• Sources and interfaces with suppliers through technical communication and design documentation
• References quality system manuals and relevant standard operating procedures (SOPs) and other external design guides to determine and ensure appropriate engineering design.
• Documents Design Changes to provide traceability and design history of the device
• Other duties as required and necessary to ensure the success of the organization.

• Ability to consistently promote, support, work, and act in a manner in support of Aktiv Pharma Group's mission, vision and values.
• Strong understanding of Engineering concepts, engineering drawings, technical documentation, and mathematical calculations.
• Working knowledge of statistical analysis techniques.
• Working knowledge of mechanical engineering, product design and plastic part design.
• Excellent written and oral communication to be able to explain the process for making a choice or decision and for resolving problems.
• Ability to recognize problems and take prompt action to resolve them.
• Ability to recognize what additional information about a problem should be collected.
• Ability to distinguish between symptoms and causes of problems (root cause analysis).
• Skilled in the use of analysis software (Excel, Mathcad, Minitab, Matlab, python, etc.) and MS Office suite.
• Strong interpersonal skills to resolve conflicts in resource allocations.

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or other close discipline is required.
• A minimum of two (2) years of experience in device product development with the use of CAD software is required.
• Specific CAD, SolidWorks or similar design software is preferred.
• At least one (1) year of experience in a medical device product development is preferred.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted on a year-to-year basis.

• Must have reliable transportation.