Teleflex · 1 month ago
Principal Engineer, Design Development, R&D
Pleasanton, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff
$170K/yr - $185K/yr
10+ years expTeleflex is a global provider of medical technologies dedicated to improving health and quality of life. The Principal Engineer in Design Development for R&D will lead the development of innovative medical devices in the Interventional Urology business unit, focusing on minimally invasive solutions that enhance patient care.
CommercialHealth CareMedicalMedical Device
Responsibilities
You are the technical leader and role model for the team
Mentor, guide, supervise, train, and assist R&D engineers and Laboratory personnel in their work
Assigns tasks to and directs engineers, technicians, and administrative staff
You are an innovator and find solutions for the most complex problems
Translate user and business requirements into product requirements and high-level product design
Experience with System architecture and concept design of complex mechanisms
Ideation, concept generation, and patent disclosure submissions
Develop new products and product concepts using existing and emerging technologies per Design Control requirements
Manage projects, including scheduling, budgeting, and documentation
Serve as the technical specialist for the organization in the application of advanced concepts, principles, and methods in an assigned area
Define customer requirements and engineering specifications
Design prototypes and feasibility models for proof-of-concept testing
Lead the DOE and reliability effort for the project
Develop new test methods as needed
Analytically assess data and test methods to evaluate designs and down-select
Peer review drawings, documents, and provide input to ensure engineering rigor
Work closely with suppliers to ensure component delivery and assembly operators to ensure manufacturability of the new design
Lead overall design efforts, including design/process characterization, verification, and validation of new product designs
Prepare, participate in, and lead Design Control documentation activities, Design Reviews, Quality Audits, and CAPAs
Direct and monitor outside research and development projects
Through seminars, literature, and peer groups, stay current with technology, practices, and general engineering knowledge related to one’s field
Keep informed of new developments and requirements affecting the organization for the purpose of recommending changes in programs or applications
Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor
Contribute to our culture that thrives on shared values, with people at the center of all we do. Working together, our shared values of Entrepreneurial Spirit, Building Trust, and Make It Fun enable us to deliver outstanding products and services that genuinely improve people's lives around the world
Qualification
Required
Typically requires a minimum of 12 years of related experience with a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, or 10 years and a master's degree, or a PhD with 7 years of experience
Design experience using injection molding, stamping, metal injection molding, springs, and related fabrication processes
Exceptional mechanical design skills on complicated mechanisms and systems
Expertise in SolidWorks
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
Familiarity with ISO 13485, ISO 62304, ISO 14971, IEC 82304-1, MDD, and FDA QSR
Medical device experience is required
Mastery of all phases of product development, including design verification, validation, implementation, and manufacturing
Demonstrated history of products successfully reaching the marketplace
Responsible for performing all duties in compliance with FDA's Quality System Regulation (QSR), ISO13485, the Canadian Medical Device Regulations, and all other international regulatory requirements with which Interventional Urology complies
Preferred
Experience developing mechatronic products with IEC 60601 is a plus
Experience in robotics, motor control systems, embedded systems, or hardware/software integration is a plus
Benefits
Medical, prescription drug, dental and vision insurance
Flexible spending accounts
Participation in 401(k) savings plan
Various paid time off benefits, such as PTO, short- and long-term disability and parental leave
Company
Teleflex
Teleflex is a manufacturing company that designs and develops medical devices for the healthcare sector.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$400M2016-05-12Post Ipo Debt· $400M
1990-01-01IPO
Leadership Team
Liam Kelly
Chairman, President and CEO
Cameron Hicks
Corporate Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer
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