Senior Mechanical Engineer, Advanced Technologies

Company: Insulet Corporation
Location: Billerica
Posted on: September 10, 2020

Job Description:

Insulet started in 2000 with an idea and a mission to enable our customers to enjoy simplicity, freedom and healthier lives through the use of our Omnipod-- product platform. In the last two decades we have improved the lives of hundreds of thousands of patients by using innovative technology that is wearable, waterproof, and lifestyle accommodating.We are looking for highly motivated, performance driven individuals to be a part of our expanding team. We do this by hiring amazing people guided by shared values who exceed customer expectations. Our continued success depends on it!Job Title: Senior Mechanical Engineer, Advanced TechnologiesDepartment:--R&DManager / Supervisor: Director, Mechanical and Materials Engineering COESupervises:--ExemptPosition overview:Insulet is the world's leading manufacturer of high-volume, disposable, electromechanical, wearable medical devices.-- The Mechanical Engineer is responsible for designing and developing Insulet's next generation wearables and platform extensions.-- To accomplish this, the Mechanical Engineer works quickly to prove feasibility on device subsystems, rapidly prototype integrated systems, optimize new devices for manufacturability, and ultimately support design transfer of a commercial-ready product into a highly automated production environment. --Success depends on a strong understanding of engineering and scientific fundamentals as well as experience with end-to-end product design. --This is a challenging role, suitable for an energetic problem solver who thrives on difficult technical challenges and who wishes to work on a small team charged with developing solutions to hard problems.JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:Generate next-generation pump technology (inclusive of ideation, design, and filing of intellectual property)Design device subsystems using CAD softwareAnalyze design solutions using engineering software tools and statistical methods.Identify and mitigate risks associated with device functionality, reliability, safety, COGs and manufacturing scalabilityDesign, setup and execute feasibility testsPrototype and test subsystems using in-house rapid prototyping and testing equipment.Work on platform extensions which utilize Insulet's core pump technologiesWork with cross-functional teams within the organizationWork within final assembly manufacturing environment(s) and assist in early-stage process development and manufacturing optimization to ensure products meet design intentWork with and manage external suppliers, conduct DFM reviews, and go onsite as neededConduct competitor technology tear-down studiesPresent engineering takeaways and proposed solutions to R&D, operations and commercial stakeholders --Develop fixtures and simple tooling to assemble and test early-stage prototypesJOB QUALIFICATIONS:Knowledge / Education:Bachelors of Science in Mechanical Engineering. Master's Degree Preferred.Job Experience:Minimum of 6 years of medical device design and development experience, preferably on class II or III medical devicesExperience in the design of injection molded components, stampings and machined components.Experience with electromechanical devices (PCBA, batteries, interconnects, layout), a plusExperience in high volume product design ( > 10 million units per year), a plusA track record of generating novel ideas / IP, a strong plusSkills / Competencies:Ethical, responsible, and data-driven decision-making problem solving approachStrong foundation in mechanical engineering fundamentals and first principlesKnowledgeable in the design and joining of plastic components for bio-compatible applicationsAbility to effectively communicate (verbal/written) at multiple levels of an organizationKnowledge and experience in design of experiments (DOE) and medical device V&VKnowledge of infusion pumps and subcutaneous injection systems, preferredPC skills - MS Office Suite, SolidWorks, and ePDM required. Ansys, LabVIEW, a plusAdvanced CAD capabilities - complex assemblies, surfacing and multi-body modeling experience, preferred.Ability to organize and judge priorities based on high level goals and objectivesFamiliarity with Statistical Process Control (SPC), GD&T; Lean, Six Sigma, a plusDesign for manufacturing (DFM) and cost (DFC). Automated assembly experience, a plus.Physical Requirements:Travel overnight(s) as necessary both domestically and internationally to support project objectives. (Estimated Travel 10% or less)Full time

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