R&D Engineer II

Job Description:

Position Overview:

This R&D Engineer II will be responsible for initiating, planning and executing research and technology development activities primarily for orthodontic fixed appliance products. In this role the engineer will generate product ideas based on market, industry and technology trends; initiate and prove feasibility of ideas, should have a very good understanding / working knowledge with all activities pertaining to technology development, business development, and product development to drive design and commercialization of orthodontic products, including the ability to interpret mechanical drawings. Creates formal networks with key internal decision makers and external parties (customers, vendors, etc.) for the organization.

Must have 4-5 years of experience in a project, cross-functional environment with 3D CAD designing experience.  Background in medical device manufacturing is a plus.  Will be responsible for designing and developing robust products and support manufacturing methodologies. Qualified candidate must possess a ‘can-do’ attitude and must be able solve complex problem and challenges to set up new processes, improve efficiency, and maintain quality of the product.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead the execution of assigned tasks and ensure goals are met on a timely manner.
• Research and develop best practices and routines to develop products and suggest output improvements.
• Participate in design reviews and collaborate with engineers to validate the design.
• Work and collaborate with cross-departmental engineers to develop test protocols, reports, and risk assessments.
• Develop best practices, routines, and innovative solutions to improve production rates and quality of output
• Ensure equipment meets all safety, quality, and efficiency standards through IQ, OQ, and PQ before released to production.
• Research, suggest, and/or implement new materials that can improve product’s performance and review scientific literature to form supporting evidence.
• Leverage automation tools to streamline manufacturing processes.
• Must possess experience in mechanical test equipment and other relevant laboratory processes/equipment for common hardware tests.
• Advanced knowledge of ceramics, polymers, metals, and other potentially hazardous chemicals is a plus.
• Prepare advanced technical reports and white papers.  Summarizes and communicates data of a complex nature to non-technical audiences.
• Able to lead small to intermediate projects with minimal supervision; is accountable for results and owns the data. 
• Suggest experimental approaches to complex problems and carry out investigations independently.
• May support all phases of product development including manufacturing scale, design control, packaging, documentation, data generation, and performance verification and commercialization. Knowledge of phase-gate process of new and existing products is a plus.
• Additive manufacturing technologies (3D Print) is a plus.
• FEA (Finite-Element-Analysis) experience is a plus.

Work/responsibilities regularly span multiple job families within this job group. Applies research and principles of engineering to the planning, design, development, documentation, and testing/debugging of a variety of instruments, equipment, systems and/or software.

Job Requirements:

Qualifications:

• Degree in mechanical engineering is highly preferred.
• Understanding of ASME Y14.5 standards and Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) is essential. Candidate must be proficient in interpreting complex mechanical drawings and applying GD&T principles to ensure design intent, manufacturability, and quality control.
• Experience in leading project is highly preferred.
• Must be able to convert 2D mechanical drawing files to 3D CAD models.
• Must possess 4-5 years of knowledge in SolidWorks and PDM, or other equivalent 3D CAD software.
• Proficient in MS Office Suite, statistical methods. 
• Professional verbal and written communication skills.
• Medical device regulatory experience a plus.
• Dental products/materials experience a plus.
• General understanding of good laboratory practices (GLP) is a plus.
• Proficient in MS Office Suite, statistical methods. 
• Professional verbal and written communication skills.

Additional Skills:

• Ability to translate voice of customer into product requirements.
• Demonstrate out-of-the-box thinking.
• Handle all initial patent disclosure and IP of new technologies. Conveying all known patent and IP research to internal counsel and support prosecution.
• Ability to communicate effectively across the enterprise, as well as various groups such as Regulatory, QA/QC, Supply Chain, Marketing, Customer Service, Sales) and external customers and suppliers.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit. The employee is frequently required to walk. The employee is occasionally required to stand. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Ormco Corporation is an equal opportunity employer.  We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Target Market Salary Range:

Actual compensation packages take into account a wide range of factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to geographic location; skill sets; relevant education and certifications; depth of experience; performance; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed reasonable estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled.  At Envista, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. The total compensation package for this position may also include an annual performance bonus, medical/dental/vision benefits, 401K match, and/or other applicable compensation plans.

$95,000 - $116,100

Operating Company:

Ormco

Ormco is a global leader and innovator of high-quality orthodontic products and solutions, including brackets and wires. For more than 60 years, our team has partnered with the orthodontic community to help create over 20 million smiles in more than 140 countries. We build trusted relationships. Each one is rooted in respect and understanding. We take that approach when we help orthodontists achieve their clinical and practice management objectives. We take the same approach when we help our team bring their personal best to work each day, ready to make a difference and reach their full potential.

Envista and all Envista Companies are equal opportunity employers that evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other characteristics protected by law. The “EEO is the Law” poster is available at: http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/ compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf.

Envista and its family of companies (Envista) will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate.  Envista will consider unsolicited referrals and/or resumes submitted by vendors such as search firms, staffing agencies, professional recruiters, fee-based referral services and recruiting agencies (Agency) to have been referred by the Agency free of charge and Envista will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt such unsolicited resumes.  An Agency must obtain advance written approval from Envista's internal Talent Acquisition or Human Resources team to submit resumes, and then only in conjunction with a valid fully-executed contract approved by the Global Talent Acquisition leader and in response to a specific job opening.  Envista will not pay a fee to any Agency that does not have such agreement and written approval in place.