Medical Device R&D Engineer

📋 Description

• • As a Medical Device R&D Engineer at Carl Zeiss AG, you will be at the forefront of innovation, leading and executing critical product and process development projects within our dynamic R&D/Operations group.
• • You will be instrumental in driving initiatives from the initial concept phase all the way through to successful implementation, ensuring that our groundbreaking medical devices meet the highest standards of quality and efficacy.
• • A core responsibility will be defining robust project strategies, meticulously coordinating comprehensive testing protocols, and ensuring the timely completion of programs, all while aligning with crucial Company milestones.
• • You will foster a collaborative environment, working closely with cross-functional teams to guarantee that all R&D activities not only support departmental and Company objectives but also contribute significantly to the innovation pipeline for our production development efforts.
• • This role demands a proactive approach to providing expert technical guidance and direction to team members, assembly personnel, and external consultants who are engaged in vital R&D/OPS initiatives.
• • You will independently plan, oversee, and report on design verification and validation testing, ensuring that all programs are executed in full compliance with stringent design control guidelines and deliver precise results within established timelines.
• • A key aspect of your role will involve establishing and optimizing relationships with contract manufacturing suppliers, a critical step in ensuring scalable, reliable, and high-quality production of our medical devices.
• • You will be responsible for developing precise CAD solid models and drawings, incorporating advanced dimensioning and tolerancing techniques, and ensuring the utmost accuracy, completeness, and regulatory compliance of all technical documentation.
• • Your ability to collaborate effectively across departments will be essential for identifying project priorities, coordinating efforts, and resolving complex technical or process challenges.
• • You will provide strategic recommendations that drive innovation, enhance efficiency, and ensure the successful advancement of our ophthalmology product development programs.
• • You will take ownership of high-level projects, devices, or fixtures, demonstrating a commitment to seeing them through to successful completion.
• • The role requires the execution of projects with a high degree of autonomy and minimal supervision, showcasing your ability to manage complex tasks independently.
• • You will lead critical design reviews, engaging with cross-functional departments including R&D, Quality Assurance (QA), and Operations (OPS) to ensure comprehensive evaluation and approval.
• • A significant part of your responsibility will be leading the documentation of project-level information, maintaining meticulous records that are essential for regulatory compliance and future reference.
• • You will have the opportunity to mentor interns, technicians, and junior engineers, fostering their growth and contributing to the development of future talent within the organization.
• • A strong understanding of the variety of materials and manufacturing processes commonly used in the medical device industry is essential for success in this role.
• • Possessing a good working knowledge of ophthalmic devices, as well as an understanding of cross-functional, regulatory, and business needs, will be crucial for effective contribution.
• • You will interface effectively with a wide range of internal and external teams, including suppliers, consultants, service providers, contract manufacturers, test labs, customers, sales representatives, and physicians, building and maintaining strong professional relationships.
• • Developing detailed, realistic overall program schedules and adhering to them, while proactively driving other functional areas as required, will be key to ensuring program success.
• • This position offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of medical technology, contributing to the development of devices that improve patient care and outcomes worldwide.