Sustaining Engineering R&D Associate Staff Engineer
General Function
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Mentor and coach the BD-TCI team in technical aspects of projects in support of VAD. Projects include, but are not limited to, supporting Advanced Access Devices product lines, supply chain, and operations.
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Identify the best tools and approaches to effectively solve engineering problems to develop/optimize designs by leveraging appropriate mix of first principles / analytical, computational and experimental methods.
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Lead and ensure implementation and rigor of design control best practices with compliance to BD quality policies and procedures through appropriate communication, training, and education of sound quality assurance principals.
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Ensure compliance with all local, state, federal, and BD safety regulations, policies, and procedures.
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Quality systems processes: Drive best practices in implementation of quality systems processes including design controls and change control.
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Technology transfer: Ensure efficient and effective transition from research to development to manufacturing in locations throughout the world
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Process effectiveness: Develop and implement appropriate processes for effective and accurate execution of engagement of other parts of the company in project activities.
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Innovation: Develop and apply innovative approaches to ensure best outcomes in all aspects of the role. Support an environment in which innovation can flourish through empowerment, encouragement, and support.
Organizational Development:
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Proactively develop, maintain & share technical knowledge in specialized area(s), remaining up to date on current trends and best practices.
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Actively lead, mentor and motivate team members and junior associates, while also ensuring effective cross-functional communication and engagement
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Develop and apply innovative approaches to ensure the effective capture, retention and communication of technical and project knowledge generated (tacit & implicit).
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Responsible for leading, developing, and implementing critical component changes for high volume, disposable medical devices.
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Associate development: Actively develop and mentor associates. Provide frequent feedback. Continue to raise the bar on the group and help associates rise to expectations.
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Influence others: Intuitively and quickly assess people and situations and act accordingly. Demonstrate strong persuasion and timing skills. Remain open to be persuaded when appropriate.
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Inclusive work environment: Promote and leverage diversity to achieve best outcomes.
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Leadership courage: Demonstrate and promote leadership courage by doing what is right. Engage those who disagree to persuade or be persuaded. Instill confidence in associates and customers.
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Dealing with ambiguity: Demonstrate agility and action orientation when facing change and uncertainty. Effectively manage change and instill confidence.
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Analyze design solutions using engineering first principles and advanced engineering methods
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Write detailed technical reports based on design verification analysis/testing for design changes and product design activities
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Develop and execute test methods which specify measurement equipment, test set-up, measurement systems analysis, and data analysis
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Conducts cross-functional technical meetings to vet design trade-offs and proposed solution. Advocates, conducts and participates in Technical Reviews.
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Develops and maintains System Architecture documentation, including interface diagram, functional diagram etc.
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Execute Risk Management activities to ensure that design and process shortcomings are identified and appropriately addressed.
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Collaborate with a diverse technical team to create, update, and maintain documentation that is or will become part of the product design history file (DHF) for a PIVC products
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Work with subsystem teams, domain subject matter experts, and suppliers in the identification, logging, assessment, and resolution of integration and test issues.
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Provide technical leadership for product design, development, integration, testing, and reliability improvements.
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Respond rapidly and flexibly to emerging issues in production, quality, engineering, or supply chain.
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Create and review process, design, and fixture documentation including work guidelines, specifications, and CAD models / drawings.
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Strong interpersonal and influence skills.
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Strong written and verbal communication skills.
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Advanced Problem-solving skills.
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Strong Cross functional Project Leadership skills.
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Strong technical and managerial judgment.
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Team orientation.
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Strong skills in project planning and management.
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Broad and deep understanding of disciplined change control processes, regulatory, and quality requirements.
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Strong motivational fit.
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Strong fit with BD values.
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Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in related technical field. Advanced degree preferred.
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Minimum 8 years of experience in engineering/technical field, with 3 years demonstrated project and team leadership, preferably in the medical device industry with successful track record of project completion.
Required Skills
Optional Skills
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IND Bengaluru - Technology Campus
