Must Have:
Bachelor’s Degree or Higher in Engineering/Science
Excellent communication skills to present findings and collaborate with cross-functional teams
Heart Valve experience
Minimum 5-yr post graduation industry experience
Nice to Have:
Familiarity with various materials, including metals, polymers, and tissues
Proficiency in materials testing, analysis, and interpretation of results
Strong understanding of engineering materials properties, characterization techniques, and structure-property relationships
JOB DESCRIPTION
HM's Top Needs:
5+ years of post-graduation industry experience.
3+ years of Heart Valve/Class III Medical Device Experience.
Mechanical Engineering/ Materials Science First Principal.
Education Required: Bachelor’s Degree or Higher in Engineering or Science
Years’ Experience Required: 5-yr post-graduation industry experience
Will the contractor be working 40 hours a week? If not, weekly estimate?
Work Location: Santa Ana, CA
Do they need to be local to any MDT office and if so where? Must reside within a reasonable commuting distance
Does this person need to be on site? If so, full time or part time? Yes, minimum 3 days onsite
Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned. Designs, develops, analyzes, troubleshoots and provides technical skills during research and/or product development. Designs studies to investigate specific life science questions within field of expertise. May be involved in product research and development and/or clinical trials. Translates research discoveries into usable and marketable products. SPECIALIST CAREER STREAM: Typically an individual contributor with responsibility in a professional discipline or specialty. Delivers and/or manages projects assigned and works with other stakeholders to achieve desired results. May act as a mentor to colleagues or may direct the work of other lower level professionals. The majority of time is spent delivering and overseeing the projects from design to implementation while and adhering to policies, using specialized knowledge and skills normally acquired through advanced education (typically University). DIFFERENTIATING FACTORS Autonomy: Recognized expert, managing large projects or processes . Exercises considerable latitude in determining deliverables of assignments, with limited oversight from manager . Coaches, reviews and delegates work to lower level specialists. Organizational Impact: Contributes to defining the direction for new products, processes, standards, or operational plans based on business strategy with a significant impact on work group results . May manage large projects or processes that span outside of immediate job area. Innovation and Complexity: Problems and issues faced are difficult, moderately complex and undefined, and require detailed information gathering, analysis and investigation . Develops solutions to moderately complex problems, and/or makes moderate to significant improvements of processes, systems or products independently to enhance performance of job area. Implements solutions to problems. Communication and Influence: Represents organization as a primary contact for specific projects and initiatives; communicates with internal and external customers and vendors at various levels . May negotiate with others to reach understanding or agreement, and influence decisionmaking. Leadership and Talent Management: Typically provides guidance, coaching and training to other employees within job area. Typically manages major / moderately complex projects, involving delegation of work and review of work products, at times acting as a team leader. Required Knowledge and Experience: Requires mastery of a specialty area and full knowledge of industry practices, typically obtained through advanced education combined with experience. May have broad knowledge of project management. Requires a University Degree and minimum 7 years of relevant experience, or advanced degree with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience. •
Last updated on Oct 25, 2023