Job Title: Sr. Principal R&D Engineer
Job Location: 3850 Brickway Blvd, Santa Rosa, CA 95403
This is an exciting opportunity to join our clients Structural Heart and Aortic operating unit to work with a passionate team focused on early phase technology strategic exploration, exploratory proof of principle work and product development excellence. The engineer will use their high level technical and leadership skills to advance the development of an innovative product to treat aortic disease.
In this role, the Sr Principal Engineer will be working as a technical leader and sets technical direction and guidance to the team in achieving innovative engineering solutions. He/she will interact with internal and external customers and vendors at various levels, including executive leadership, on significant matters. As a complex problem solver, he/she will use advanced engineering expertise and reliability concepts to proactively identify and tackle complex problems. As a mentor/coach, he/she will frequently provide guidance, coaching and training to Engineers. This position will be thoroughly engaged in partnering with project teams to develop first principal models to predict design performance and product reliability.
A Day in the Life
- Apply advanced scientific and engineering principles and theories such as solid mechanics and mechanical design to solve complex technical problems and develop solutions.
- Apply mechanical engineering principles and tools to evaluate and analyze mechanical designs and interactions.
- Provide technical leadership in supporting submissions to regulatory bodies and governmental agencies. Perform competitive product analysis and generate intellectual property and aid in the evaluation of intellectual property.
- Develop test strategy based on therapeutic requirements derived from voice of customer, and execute on protocol, testing, data analysis, and reports required for future regulatory submissions
- Identify issues, conduct root cause analysis, and map out resolution when evaluating technology, designing parts, components and sub-assemblies using engineering first principles and appropriate test evaluations
- Communicate with internal/external customers and vendors; represent work through internal conferences and collaborations across multiple business units and functions
- Design, develop, analyze, troubleshoot and provide technical skills during research and/or product development.
- Strongly influence the design of new products, processes, standards, or operational plans based on business strategy with a significant impact on functional results. Implements strategic goals established by functional leadership
Must Have: Minimum Requirements
- Bachelors’ degree required. Mechanical, Materials, Chemical, Biomedical or related Engineering Degree
- Requires a University Degree and minimum of 10 years of relevant experience, or advanced degree with a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience
Nice to Have
- Advanced Degree in Engineering Discipline
- Thorough understanding of Reliability Engineering and Predictive modeling and statistical methods
- Demonstrated aptitude for assessing emerging technologies
- Demonstrated business acumen, executive presence, and communication skills
- Proven skills in quantitative analysis and data-driven decision making
- Experience with conducting strategic brainstorm sessions and ideation activities
- Experienced in intellectual property fundamentals and strategic planning
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- Flexible and adaptable, comfortable working in a dynamic environment