Sr Design Readiness EngineerPosition Summary:• The Senior Mechanical Design Readiness Engineer will be a part of the R&D organization and an important contributor to the realization of the next generation robotic platform that will change the future of healthcare. You will be a visible technical resource working on the transition of complex electromechanical assemblies from prototype to verification & validation builds and production, in close collaboration with manufacturing engineering. This role is suited for an R&D engineer with experience in prototype and V&V builds and the testing of complex electromechanical medical devices who can also be responsible developing and refining build processes and creating DMR documentation and has a broad knowledge of mechanical, mechatronics, software, and systems engineering, including design verification testing, and transfer to manufacturing within a regulated medical device development environment.Key Responsibilities:• Being a key team member working on design readiness of the mechanical and electromechanical sub-systems of a surgical robotic system• Develop assembly build processes and in-line testing strategies for complex electromechanical sub-assemblies including software elements• Identify and create the requirements and specifications for build and in-line test fixtures, and support the fixture development and characterization• Develop DMR documents such as build process flow diagrams, assembly work and instructions, in-line and final test protocols, test reports, failure analyses, and system documentation• Support troubleshooting and root cause investigations of electromechanical subsystems using established methodologies with thorough documentation of the analyses.• Create testing protocols and verification plans for test and manufacturing process and manage implementation• Create and maintain structured BOM’s for individual sub-systems and overall system• Analyze and recommend design refinements for DFx such as reliability, testability, and manufacturability.• Support fixture and process validation• Support a variety of multi-disciplinary technical and process improvement projects of different sizes and scopes• Support creation of DHF and release of documentation to quality system• Manage and communicate assigned projects in collaboration with cross-functional teamsQualifications:• 8+ years electromechanical R&D engineering experience, at least 5 years in medical device required• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/ Robotics/ Mechatronics/Advanced Manufacturing Engineering or a close field is required• Deep understanding of DFM (Design for Manufacturing), DFA (Design for Assembly), and DFT (Design for testing) required.• Must have previous experience in design transfer/product launch of complex systems• Experience in the design and development of electromechanical test fixtures• Build configuration management experience• Experience with systems engineering and familiarity with SW and EE• In-depth knowledge and experience in transferring design to manufacturing is required• Outstanding documentation and communication skills required• Experience with consumables is a plus• Experience in managing engineering projects required• Able to execute assigned projects and duties with minimal supervision• Proficiency in using MS Office and Solidworks requiredNote :8:30am to 5:30 pmVIVA is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants have an equal opportunity for placement, and all employees have an equal opportunity to develop on the job. This means that VIVA will not discriminate against any employee or qualified applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
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