Sr Engineer

Vantive is a vital organ therapy company on a mission to extend lives and expand possibilities for patients and care teams everywhere. For 70 years, our team has driven meaningful innovations in kidney care. As we build on our legacy, we are deepening our commitment to elevating the dialysis experience through digital solutions and advanced services, while looking beyond kidney care and investing in transforming vital organ therapies. Greater flexibility and efficiency in therapy administration for care teams, and longer, fuller lives for patients— that is what Vantive aspires to deliver.

We believe Vantive will not only build our leadership in the kidney care space, it will also offer meaningful work to those who join us. At Vantive, you will become part of a community of people who are focused, courageous and don’t settle for the mediocre. Each of us is driven to help improve patients’ lives worldwide. Join us in advancing our mission to extend lives and expand possibilities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Leads the evaluation testing and development of mechanical and Fluid control  systems by designing and conducting research programs; applying principles of mechanics, thermodynamics, hydraulics, heat transfer, and materials.
• Performs standard engineering assignments which are typically a significant portion of a larger project. Select sound techniques to solve design problems and make design recommendation under direction of supervisor.
• Ensures successful integration of mechanical design entities with electrical and consumable components.  Contributes to troubleshooting and problem solving efforts related to mechanical aspects of the design and interfaces with other design constituents.
• Review direct reports quality of work were applicable
• Utilize engineering tools to solve straightforward problems (example FMEA, finite element analysis, Design of experiments)
• Contributes to development and documentation of medical products addressing regulatory and manufacturing needs.
• Lead project teams and laboratory activities as needed to accomplish project objectives
• Able to design Plastic components with expertise in manufacturing of plastic components
• Able to effectively transition products to manufacturing and ensure robust products and manufacturing processes
• Improves mechanical designs that are optimized for production, reliability, regulatory compliance and cost.
• Performs in-depth mechanical engineering analysis/Reliability testing and calculations.
• Responsible for integration of deliverables from sub-system design teams and external partners.
• Resolves competing constraints between interrelated functions (engineering, purchasing, manufacturing, regulatory, marketing, etc.) required to deliver the product to market.
• Defines protocols and conduct the necessary testing required to validate the safety and effectiveness of the design(s).
• With supervisor formulate and recommend engineering policies and technical work in accordance with project business objectives
• with supervisors, create update development plans for team members in line with R&D objectives
• Able to implement Statistical techniques related to product V&V, manage  Nonconformities, Corrective and Preventive Actions.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical engineering, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science, Bio-Medical, Industrial Engineering or related field.

Education and/or Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical engineering, Bio-Medical, Industrial Engineering or related field
• 5 to 8 yrs of experience in Verification and validation testing of Plastic/Fluid devices , hardware and System.

Reasonable Accommodation

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