Staff Engineer, Product Lifecycle (Optics)

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Position Summary:                 

Provide technical support to manufacturing to satisfy the quality and yield requirements for the existing products in a rapid growth environment. Lead in New Product Introduction as well as product transfer activities such as development, testing and getting ready for mass production of new instrumentation and tooling, working closely with other functions of the organization.

Position Responsibilities:

• Lead the support for the design and development of robust high-performance fluorescence microscopy and DNA sequencing systems.
• Lead the support for instrument manufacturing and customer solutions with technical expertise related to electromechanical, optical and fluidics systems.
• Participate in Project Core Teams to lead and drive the release of quality products into manufacturing and incorporate new designs into life sciences instruments.
• Manage project includes creation and maintenance of detailed project plans and schedules for team members, provide status reports and make presentations to stakeholders.
• Interface with design engineering in coordinating the release of new products.
• Participate and lead in troubleshooting, problem solving, failure analysis, root cause, and corrective action processes as required.
• Carry out design experiments, perform analytical measurements and interpret results of system and sub-system level testing to qualify or resolve product and process issues.
• Lead the definition, design, development, testing, and validation efforts for product enhancements.
• Apply various analysis techniques, such as FMEA and statistical analysis to optimize product quality and minimize cost, providing all calculations, performance data, and drawings required on new and existing products.
• Manage and coordinate Engineering Change Order implementation activities including scrap analysis, material disposition, update work instructions and test requirement changes.
• Carry out documentation responsibilities include, but not limited to, generating detailed engineering drawings, Bill of Materials, test reports, assembly procedures and design validation plans.
• Work closely with contract manufacturing partners to ensure smooth transition of quality products from development into manufacturing.
• Other such duties that may be determined by Management.
• Mentor junior engineers & fostering technical growth within the team.

Listed responsibilities are an essential, but not exhaustive list, of the usual duties associated with the position. Changes to individual responsibilities may occur due to business needs.

Position Requirements:

• Good working knowledge and experience in optics, mechanical and electro-mechanical systems.
• Candidate must be able to effectively lead teams, interface well with the manufacturing and service organization, and has a proven track record of transferring products to manufacturing.
• Ability to translate, statically analyze data, and effectively report problems through written and/or graphical formats.
• Advanced understanding and use of engineering tools such as statistical engineering techniques, design of experiments, product and process capability analysis.
• Good grasp of BOM (Bill-Of-Material) structuring fundamentals and could create ECOs (Engineering Change Order) and Deviations.
• Effective interpersonal and written communication skills and multi-tasking capabilities.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail and accuracy, and the ability to work independently in a team environment are essential.
• Must be comfortable with a rapidly changing work environment.

All listed requirements are deemed as essential functions to this position; however, business conditions may require reasonable accommodations for additional task and responsibilities.

Preferred Experience/Education/Skills:

• 10+ years of experience in optical system design and assembly for commercial and industrial markets.
• Solid knowledge of optics, GD&T, plastic & sheet metal tooling, stress analysis, mechanics, machining and standard manufacturing processes are essential.
• Proficiency in engineering tools such as statistical analysis, design of experiments, product and process capability analysis.
• Proficiency in optical design software such as Zemax, Code V, and SolidWorks.
• Proficiency in Fluorescence Microscopy, with a focus on refining imaging techniques and resolving technical challenges.
• Working knowledge and application of problem-solving techniques such as 8D, KT, FMEA, cause and effect and brainstorming
• Advanced experience using one or more of the following software packages: Excel, MS Access, LabView, MS Project, Visual Basic, Team Center and Java programming, Python, MATLAB knowledge will be added advantage.
• Demonstrated use and understanding of MRP systems, Product Data Management systems and Change Control processes, SAP & PLM experience will be added advantage.
• Experience with FDA regulated medical device product development preferred.
• Product development experience in the life sciences, biotech, biomedical, nanotechnology or semiconductor industries preferred.

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