POSITION SUMMARY:
The successful candidate will use their industry experience to design and develop assembly processes for medical device manufacturing. They will evaluate current capabilities, available technology in the industry, and product requirements to develop new and improve current assembly methods and processes, drive equipment design in a large-scale environment.
The successful candidate will use their industry experience to design and develop assembly processes for medical device manufacturing. They will evaluate current capabilities, available technology in the industry, and product requirements to develop new and improve current assembly methods and processes, drive equipment design in a large-scale environment. Use statistical analysis to develop assembly processes and drive continuous improvement in collaboration with a diverse and highly talented engineering team. This is a hands-on position involving concept development, process characterization, and validation (transfer to production); must be able to interface well with other engineers, scientists and operations personnel. Experience with automated assembly is required.
ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
  * Design and perform process characterization studies & DOEs to develop new and/or improve existing assembly processes.
  * Design, test, and validate new automation processes and/or designs in collaboration with a diverse functional engineering team.
  * Write Verification/Validation protocols (I/OQ, PQ) and related technical reports to support the transfer of processes into Production.
  * Partner with cross functional teams to evaluate design and processes at concept phase and define manufacturing processes.
  * Develop new and/or improved processes for parts and assemblies through the application of theoretical and practical engineering.
  * Assist in failure investigations and root cause analyses as they relate to process performance.
  * Use 3D CAD modeling, CAE, statistical analysis, and hands-on bench or line testing to characterize attributes, process performance, and assembly characteristics.
TRAINING RESPONSIBILITIES: 
  * Complete all assigned and required training satisfactorily and on time
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Education and Experience (in years): 
  * Bachelors degree in field with 5+ years of related work experience OR
  * Masters degree in field with 3+ years of related work experience OR
  * Doctoral degree in field with 0-2 years of related work experience.
Knowledge and skills: 
  * Hands on experience with electro-mechanical troubleshooting of automated manufacturing equipment
  * Must have a working knowledge of basic electrical circuity, PLC systems, production and manufacturing processes.
  * Working knowledge of GMP, ISO, and FDA rules and regulatory requirements. Automotive, aerospace, or other regulated industry experience may be considered.
  * Proven experience with DOEs, root cause analysis, process engineering, failure investigations and automated assembly equipment.
  * Experience in process development, acceptance testing and qualification of equipment.
  * Excellent communication skills. Must be proficient in document preparation and editing, including detailed test planning and report writing. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  * Proficiency with SolidWorks, MiniTab, and Microsoft Office applications.
  * Experience with creating BOMs, product specifications, and engineering drawings interpretation (GD&T).
PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:
  * BS in Mechanical, Plastics, or Manufacturing Engineering or equivalent combination of education and experience to perform at this level.
  * A minimum of 2+ years overall related engineering experience within medical device or a regulated industry.
  * Project management experience would be a plus.
  * Quality Management System experience preferred.
The statements in this description represent typical elements, criteria and general work performed. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills for this job.
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Washington, DC
Danaher Corporation designs, manufactures, and markets professional, medical, industrial, and commercial products and services worldwide. The company’s Life Sciences segment provides mass spectrometers; cellular analysis, lab automation, and centrifugation instruments; microscopes; and genomics consumables. This segment also offers filtration, separation, and purification technologies to the biopharmaceutical, food and beverage, medical, aerospace, microelectronics, and general industrial sectors. Its Diagnostics segment provides chemistry, immunoassay, microbiology, and automation systems, as well as hematology and molecular diagnostics products. This segment offers analytical instruments, reagents, consumables, software, and services for hospitals, physicians’ offices, reference laboratories, and other critical care settings.
The company’s Dental segment provides consumables, equipment, and services to diagnose, treat, and prevent disease and ailments of the teeth, gums, and supporting bone. This segment offers implant systems, dental prosthetics, and associated treatment planning software; orthodontic bracket systems and lab products; endodontic systems and related consumables; restorative materials and instruments; infection prevention products; digital imaging systems and software; air and electric powered handpieces, and consumables; and treatment units.
Its Environmental & Applied Solutions segment offers instrumentation, services, and disinfection systems to analyze, treat, and manage water in residential, commercial, industrial, and natural resource applications. This segment also provides analytical instruments, software, services, and consumables for consumer, pharmaceutical, and industrial products. The company was formerly known as Diversified Mortgage Investors, Inc. and changed its name to Danaher Corporation in 1984. Danaher Corporation was founded in 1969 and is headquartered in Washington, the District of Columbia.