Sr. Applications Engineer

Description About us: For over three decades, Cirtec Medical has been a leading outsourcing partner for complex medical devices. We specialize in providing comprehensive solutions for Class II and III devices, from design and development to precision components and finished device assembly. Our expertise spans neuromodulation, implantable drug delivery, cardiac rhythm management, structural heart, mechanical circulatory support, and minimally invasive surgical systems. Our dedicated teams prioritize growth, innovation, and collaboration. We actively seek opportunities for improvement to enhance our support for clients. If you embrace a growth mindset and thrive on challenges, you may be a perfect fit for our team! Position Summary: The Sr. Applications Engineer has two main responsibilities: (1) generating proposals for engineering projects involving mechanical devices, value-added assemblies, and high-precision components, and (2) supporting technical teams as they work to develop implantable products. The position will also support other Applications Engineering staff with collection and organization of cost data for complex development proposals. The Senior Engineer completes tasks with limited autonomy but is able to build and manage a network of internal resources to thoroughly analyze and create proposals for new opportunities. Key Responsibilities: Collaborates with cross-functional engineering teams to assess and document technical development plans, incorporating knowledge of both existing and new assembly processes and techniques. Applies engineering skills and know-how to evaluate and recommend technical solutions to customer development requests. Participates in definition of requirements, scope, timeline, and budget for new development programs. Supports others in the development of budgetary project plans, development proposals, and quotations for both new and existing customers. Writes proposals for development programs with clear technical communications skills using a variety of visual and written techniques (e.g. graphs, diagrams, long-form writing). Gather peer review on written proposals and participate in management reviews of the proposals to get required approvals. Provide technical leadership and guidance to program team members Support program teams in developing technical strategies, feasibility workflows, evidence-based development processes. Provide risk assessments of development data and support program teams by asking for and guiding them through data-based decision-making. Guide program teams through technical deliverables of Cirtec’s Product Development Process for mechanical assemblies. Working with Business Development, act as customer-facing representative in the support of proposals for new development business, including the scoping of new potential programs. Working with Applications Engineering management, recommend problem solving approaches, proposed designs, and proposed resource needs to write proposals for new development business. Participate in regular technical reviews of ongoing programs and proactively bring attention to signals of development risks in new and ongoing PDP programs. Recommend additional technologies and/or support internal technical development of standard products that may support PDP programs in speed or cost to execute. Actively participate in training younger development staff to improve product development, communication, and documentation skills. Participate in continuous improvement of Cirtec’s design control procedures and internal business processes. Communicate with vendors and suppliers for sourcing and development of new components. Analyze internal manufacturing and supply chain data to assess actual costs and estimate future production costs Must Have: A Bachelor’s degree in a STEM related field 5 years of experience in Applications Engineering required Experience in an engineering environment with mechanical, tool design, and man…

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