Equipment Design Engineer I

Abiomed, part of Johnson & Johnson MedTech, is a leading provider of medical devices that provide circulatory and respiratory support, with a mission of recovering hearts & saving lives. Abiomed's "Patients First!" culture drives our skilled workforce and strong relationships with clinicians. Our innovative product portfolio and robust pipeline provide us the incredible opportunity to bring lifesaving technology to more patients around the world than ever before. Founded in 1981, Abiomed has a proven track record for growth, integrity and innovation.

I Am Abiomed | I Am Heart Recovery | Patients First!

The Equipment Design Engineer I will support , design, develop, and improve, tooling and fixtures for new and existing production floor equipment. In this role, you will be required to meet with different teams to determine their design requirements, plan and execute the design of tools/equipment , develop and test prototypes, and work closely with the manufacturing teams to ensure that design specifications are met. This also includes supporting your peers in design and drafting, engineering change control and equipment qualification, validation, and installation activities. This role will also assist in designing and developing equipment with counterparts in our Aachen, Germany facility.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

• Support performing IQ/OQ/PQ of new and existing equipment and fixtures.
• Uses CAD software (SolidWorks) to create preliminary and detailed drawings as needed.
• Generation of supporting documentation for equipment , fixture specfication , purchase specifications as well as documenting the design process, iterations, and test analytics
• Identification of improvements for existing fixtures and equipment to optimize manufacturing process and uptime.
• Support CADmin team in reviewing models/drawings for completeness per CAD SOP.
• Present concepts to key stakeholders and cross-functional team members.
• Design and develop tooling and equipment for new and existing products to ensure strong production abilities
• Support building models and prototypes of the tools/fixtures

Qualifications

Job Qualifications:

• Must be willing and able to travel internationally up to 10% in support of this role’s responsibilities and duties
• Proficiency in 3D CAD modeling; SolidWorks experience strongly preferred.
• 1+ years of related work experience in a design environment related to manufacturing, preferably in the medical device industry
• Bachelor’s degree in a Engineering, such as Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or Mechanical Design
• Basic knowledge in machine shop, meteorology, and tool usage
• Knowledge of PDM and SAP is helpful.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at a time.

Abiomed is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse workforce. Abiomed will not discriminate against any worker or job applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy, gender reassignment, non-job related mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, military service, application for military service, or membership in any other category protected under law. Abiomed maintains a drug-free workplace.