Senior R&D Design Engineer

Corindus Inc. is a well funded, growing, early stage medical device company which has developed a unique robotic system to be used during percutaneous procedures in the cath lab. The company is establishing a new standard for the physician quality of life, workflow efficiency, and improved patient outcome in the fast growing $7.5B market. CorPath^TM is a Class II system that delivers and controls cath lab devices during interventional catheterization procedures.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Senior R&D Engineer will design the mechanisms and manage the development of projects necessary to commercialize the first CorPath product as well as subsequent design improvement or next generation projects. This position will develop design inputs, write specifications, create and develop mechanisms and designs while directing the implementation of the project to completion. Cross functional communication to get design input, project management skills and hands on capabilities are required for success in this key role.

The ideal candidate will have extensive knowledge of mechanical design in plastic molded components and machined parts used in mechanisms as well as motors and control systems.  The candidate will be a hands on designer and able to manage a cross functional team to complete the project. A working knowledge of medical devices and Quality systems and the accompanying design controls is required. An understanding of software in motor controls and validation is a big plus. This position will interact with physicians and other industry peers to develop the requirements for the product and then develop and implement a design. This is an ideal opportunity to join the team and make a real difference by using your experience and knowledge to shape the company’s products.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Assist in managing the selected design firm and participate in the development of the first commercial version of the CorPath system.

2. Design and develop the electro-mechanical systems for the next generation product

3. Interact with physicians to develop the Design Inputs for the next generation product

4. Perform animal studies and bench testing necessary to prove the design

5. Manage the design transfer including all testing and documentation required by the Quality system 

6. Be the top technical resource in the R&D organization

REQUIREMENTS:

1. 10+ years in a R&D design engineering position preferably all in a medical device company.

2. Strong experience with electromechanical systems preferably in a robotic product.

3. Previous success developing products through commercialization

4. Experience as a team leader managing medical devices through the design process

5. Bachelors degree in a relevant discipline

6. Software and its validation a big plus

7. ProE or Solidworks proficiency

COMPENSATION:

A very competitive package including salary, bonus, and stock options to be scaled with respect to experience level.