Designer

POSITION SUMMARY:

This position will be responsible for the design and development of new medical device products and product improvements or tooling, fixtures and gaging required for manufacturing. Other responsibilities may include the creation and maintenance of 3D CAD models and documentation, engineering analysis, material research, prototype design, building and testing, design of gages and fixtures, manufacturing support and interface with the product development or manufacturing team.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITION:

• Responsible for Design/Development of medical products and product improvements or tooling, fixtures and gaging required for manufacturing.
• Responsible for Creation and Maintenance of 3-D CAD models, assemblies, and prints
• Responsible for Management and use of CAD Data Management Tools
• Responsible for compliance to the AtriCure Quality System and Company policies
• May be responsible for performing Engineering analyses such as:
• Stress analysis
• Part fit and tolerance analysis
• Mechanism design and analysis
• Material processing research
• Design for manufacturability validation
• Responsible for supporting manufacturing validation
• Responsible for facilitating the creation of design standard practices within the company

ADDITIONAL ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITION:

• Regular and predictable work performance
• Ability to work under fast-paced conditions
• Ability to make decisions and use good judgement
• Ability to prioritize various duties and multitask as required
• Ability to successfully work with others
• Additional duties as assigned

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associates degree is required
• Demonstrated creativity and proficiency in design of complex medical device assemblies or gaging, tooling, and fixtures assemblies
• Must be proficient in GD&T and tolerance analysis
• Must have knowledge of general manufacturing technologies, including low to medium volume manufacturing processes
• Experience with inspection/testing and data analysis
• Strong computer/data entry, report writing, and verbal communication skills
• Problem solving/trouble shooting experience
• Must be able to read technical specifications, blueprints, and drawings
• Engineering/design background
• Ability to travel 10%

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in modeling and document creation using CAD - Solidworks or AutoDesk Inventor
• Working knowledge in GD&T and tolerance analysis
• Expertise in general manufacturing technologies, including low to medium volume manufacturing processes
• Human Factors and Industrial Design experience

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to regularly walk, sit, or stand as required
• Ability to occasionally bend and push/pull
• Ability to regularly lift up to 25 pounds, occasionally lift up to 25 pounds
• Ability to pass pre-employment drug screen and background check

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