Research And Development Engineer

12-month contract with potential for extension or conversionLafayette, COTop 3 technical skills that are required for the role:Knowledge of Design Verification testing and its documentation.Knowledge of Quality, Regulatory requirements, Proficiency in Excel & Word applications.CAD - Solidworks. Some main responsibilities:Perform Design verification testing in Laboratory environment.Update Product Design documentations in moderated changes such as Design History files, V&V testing report and protocols, Product Requirement documents adhering to design controls.Makes minor changes in systems and processes to address Quality issues.Education Required:Mechanical Engineer, Biomedical Engineer, Electrical Engineer, or similarYears' Experience Required:a few months-1 yearWill the contractor be working 40 hours a week? If not, weekly estimate? Yes, 40 hours per week.Does this position require the candidate to be onsite or remote, if hybrid what does the onsite vs remote schedule look like?Yes, this position is a Hybrid for now with minimum 4 days on Campus, but it can change overtime according Lafayette Colorado campus requirements.SUMMARY OF POSITIONWithin the Airways R&D sustaining engineering group, the sustaining engineer's primary responsibility will be to support Airways disposable medical devices currently on the market. The sustaining engineer will research, test and validate components, materials and applications while sustaining current product designs. This position is responsible for the design history files, determining test requirements, V&V testing and/or coordinating V&V testing, and design controls. In addition to implementing moderate design changes that either enhance performance or address quality issues, the sustaining engineer supports/ performs complaint investigations, determines root cause failure modes and provides solutions for these product lines. Support implementation of eIFU's (Electronic IFU) Program.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSProvides technical support for existing products by developing solutions for problems somewhat complex in nature and/or of moderate organizational impact with a high level of accountability, moderate level of authority and some supervisory oversight.Works to maintain product performance and quality for existing products by leading and assisting with issues relating to CAPAs, customer complaints and manufacturing processes, such as: • Failure investigation and root cause analysis• CAPA resolution• Regulatory compliance• Product Design Verification and Design Validation (performs V&V testing as needed)• Design changes• Test methods and tooling design• Process enhancement and improvement Supports research on raw materials, components and assemblies for MoC compliance (Materials of Concern, RoHS, Prop65, etc), eIFU's (Electronic IFU) Program.Follows strict adherence to policies and procedures associated with an FDA controlled environment.Generates Engineering Change Orders to support product sustaining efforts.DEPARTMENT SPECIFIC/NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSPrepares analysis reports for managers, project leaders or other personnel.Presents progress status to management and teams, as required.Develops and tracks work schedule and assignments.Provides input to departmental planning and resource activities.Other duties as assigned with or without accommodation.MINIMUM REQUIREMENTSEducation:BSME or BSEE or equivalent with manufacturing/mechanical experience and product life cycles.Experience:0-2 years of experience working in a multifaceted environment with internal and external customers in a technical support role.Preferred Skills/Qualifications:· Demonstrated experience and a proven track record of success in product support evidenced by lowered support costs and by a failure rate reduction· Experience with internal and outsourced sustaining development projects· Proven ability to partner cross functional organizations to successfully drive the business (relationship building skills is key - influencing - working through people)· Solid working knowledge of quality and regulatory requirements· Must be a strong communicator, verbal and written, across various levels of the organization as well as cross functionally· Must be an extensive multi-tasker, and problem solver with high energy levels and strong organizational abilities. Must be organized and attentive to details.· Medical Device and clinical environment experience· Sustaining engineering MoC programs, product design and project management experience.· CAD - Solidworks proficiency (3d models and 2d drawings)· MS Teams proficiency· Good documentation practicesSkills/Competencies:Problem solving, priority setting, customer focus and driving for resultsMinimum 4 days in the office at Lafayette campus is required.

Created: 2025-10-03