As a Sustaining Mechanical Engineer you will conduct failure analysis, develop/implement product improvements, and provide engineering support to existing product lines.
Principle Duties and Responsibilities:
Determine root causes of external and internal product failures by analyzing field data, testing and inspecting returned product, and reviewing case notes with Abiomed field representatives
Address field complaints by determining root cause and implementing corrective actions under direction of senior staff
Perform mechanical, fluid, vibration and thermal analyses under direct supervision and guidance to support and improve existing products
Contribute to test methods and conduct characterization and engineering pre-verification testing
Assist in writing test protocols and reports for process/design changes on existing product lines
Document design changes by constructing solid models and drawings with SolidWorks utilizing GD&T and stack-up analyses
Fabricate prototypes with assistance from technical support team (Machine shop, Technicians and Designers)
Support sustaining engineering efforts, in close team work with the Supplier and Manufacturing Engineering groups, by timely disposition of non-conforming material and resolve production issues with internal and external manufacturing partners
Skills/Requirements
Job Qualifications:
BS in Mechanical Engineering or directly related scientific discipline, MS desired
5 years of related work experience desired. Medical device experience preferred
Must have expertise and Engineering CAD software such as SolidWorks
Expertise in FEA and analytical software such as ANSYS Mechanical, MathCad, MiniTab & Matlab desired
Knowledge of manufacturing processes such as injection molding, extrusion, fabrication, etc desired.
Knowledge of lean, six sigma, kaizen, and continuous improvement initiatives desired. Green Belt preferred.
Familiar with project management terms and concepts
Ability to communicate ideas and information clearly, effectively and frequently (oral and written)
Execute tasks in a timely manner without direction supervision
Able to prioritize tasks
Must be Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
May require up to 10% travel – US & EU
ABIOMED is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We are committed to the policy of providing equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability or national origin.
