SR R&D ENGINEER (MECHANICAL)

Takoma Park, MD:  Lead new product R&D processes/services and improve the existing products; Translate user needs into engineering requirements & specifications, develop test plans/protocols for design verification/validation; Design 3D CAD models of mechanical parts using SolidWorks/Creo; Produce detailed drafting of products & assembly drawings following Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T) per ASME standard; Construct prototypes, perform mechanical/environmental simulation testing with Finite Element Analysis (FEA); Conduct experiments to test prototypes, iterate designs and optimize performances; Provide process/equipment engineering support, resolve technical issues to manufacturing partners/vendors for design transfer; Develop & support GMP compliant manufacturing facilities, generate documentation/SOPs and perform risk analysis based on ISO quality system requirements/standards; Develop tools in MATLAB for data analyses.  Req: M.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.  Minimum 2-year research/product development experience in medical device industry; Experience must include medical device mechanical/opto-mechanical components & systems design and prototyping with 3D printing & machining; Strong robotic/electromechanically control system design skills; familiar with Quality Management System/regulatory standards/Design Control/Risk Management/Manufacturing Process/GD&T per ASME standard; Excellent computer programming and data analysis skills in MATLAB; High proficiency in 3D Modeling (Solidworks/Creo) & FEA and CFD tools (ANSYS/ABAQUS).  Apply:  jobs@usmedinnov.com