R&D Engineer II (Medical Devices)- HYBRID (Alpharetta, GA)

Summary

Owens & Minor is a global healthcare solutions company providing essential products, services and technology solutions. The R&D Engineer II will perform research and development activities related to the O&M Products & Healthcare Services Portfolio, leading R&D activities on projects and collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Typically works as a contributor to projects of all types or leads small-medium projects of lower complexity
• Works independently with low to mid level of guidance from more senior engineers and management. Completes basic to moderately complex engineering tasks with some oversight
• Understands a wide range of technical principles, theories and techniques applied to design and manufacturing; incorporates leading-edge thinking into projects and plans
• Deals with change and ambiguity on projects by proposing options that result in potential solutions
• Makes technical decisions with little to moderate assistance; seeks assistance as appropriate from Team Leader or senior members of the team
• Ability to make sound decisions under pressure while aligning with cross-functional team members
• Effectively understands customer requirements and acts to make sure that expectations are met or exceeded
• May provide guidance and work direction to lower level engineers
• Coaches peers to improve their skills and outcomes within R&D in a specific area of expertise; may supervise/lead technicians, co-ops or interns
• Documents work appropriately within defined procedures
• Generate and analyze test data and reports to determine if designs meet functional and performance specifications
• Learn about intellectual property, the differences between patents & trade secrets, and patent approaches in other countries. Create and document intellectual property according to established company procedures
• Develops effective schedules with collaboration from cross-functional team and management; independently follows agreed upon path/strategy/priority with minimal follow up or direction; independently makes decisions; obtains appropriate buy-in and ownership of tasks from other groups as needed; plans tasks that have multiple variables and are not well defined and drives necessary decisions

Skills

• BS in Engineering or Science Related Field with 2+ years of relevant experience OR MS in Engineering with 0+ Years OR PhD in Engineering with 0+ Years
• Strong project management, analytical, and communication skills
• Ability to work well with a diverse group of teammates
• Basic understanding of statistical analysis tools and/or software
• Previous industry experience working on development or change management of class I or II medical devices
• Knowledge of Quality System Regulations (Design Control and Process Validation) compliant with the FDA and other regulatory agencies
• Previous experience resolving technical issues and implementing solutions
• Ability to lead and manage small to medium scope projects
• Ability to interface effectively with health care professionals and medical device customers
• Ability to travel both domestically and internationally up to 20% (must have the ability to obtain a passport)

Qualifications

Must Haves

• BS in Engineering or Science Related Field with 2+ years of relevant experience OR MS in Engineering with 0+ Years OR PhD in Engineering with 0+ Years
• Strong project management, analytical, and communication skills
• Ability to work well with a diverse group of teammates
• Basic understanding of statistical analysis tools and/or software
• Previous industry experience working on development or change management of class I or II medical devices
• Knowledge of Quality System Regulations (Design Control and Process Validation) compliant with the FDA and other regulatory agencies
• Previous experience resolving technical issues and implementing solutions
• Ability to lead and manage small to medium scope projects
• Ability to interface effectively with health care professionals and medical device customers
• Ability to travel both domestically and internationally up to 20% (must have the ability to obtain a passport)

Benefits

• Comprehensive Healthcare Plan - Medical, dental, and vision plans start on day one of employment for full-time teammates.
• Educational Assistance - We offer educational assistance to all eligible teammates enrolled in an approved, accredited collegiate program.
• Employer-Paid Life Insurance and Disability - We offer employer-paid life insurance and disability coverage.
• Voluntary Supplemental Programs – We offer additional options to secure your financial future including supplemental life, hospitalization, critical illness, and other insurance programs.
• Support for your Growing Family – Adoption assistance, fertility benefits (in medical plan) and parental leave are available for teammates planning for a family.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and 401(k) - We offer these voluntary financial programs to help teammates prepare for their future, as well as other voluntary benefits.
• Paid Leave - In addition to sick days and short-term leave, we offer holidays, vacation days, personal days, and additional types of leave – including parental leave.
• Well-Being – Also included in our offering is a Teammate Assistance Program (TAP), Calm Health, Cancer Resources Services, and discount programs – all at no cost to you.