Product Development Engineer - Med Device (Entry Level)

Located in Chanhassen, Minnesota, PMT Corporation was established in 1979 as a private company dedicated to the research and development of specialty products, devices and instruments used in the medical field. PMT Corporation is known for manufacturing and distributing high end, innovative products within the orthopedic, neurosurgery and plastic surgery markets.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

This position is responsible for the design and development of medical devices, device accessories and processes that complement our current product line in neurological, orthopedic, and plastic / reconstruction surgery areas. This position may also involve training technicians, engineers, sales representatives, customers, etc., to processes and principles associated with the technology, as well as providing ongoing technical support. In-office position, located at Chanhassen Headquarters.

COMPETENCIES & RESPONSIBILITIES (included but not limited to):

• Perform test procedures to verify and validate product quality and efficacy.
• Assist in training PMT personnel to processes associated with design and development of medical devices and accessories.
• Communicate with strategic vendors and suppliers.
• Complete design drawings in AutoCAD or similar drafting program and create prototypes to progress the development through its design stages.
• Develop efficient (i.e. cost, material, time, etc.), user-friendly manufacturing processes.
• Comply with appropriate regulatory agencies (i.e. GMP, ISO, FDA, etc.) and associated quality systems described in PMT’s documentation.
• Coordinate and assist in corrective and preventative action activities and solutions
• Assist and support PMT Plastic customers from a technical standpoint.
• Assist in the resolution, documentation, customer responses of product complaints.
• Assist in the completion of new and existing product design validations.
• Use established procedures to improve existing medical devices and accessories. Continually optimize manufacturing procedures to produce less expensive, higher quality medical devices.
• Design and develop medical devices and accessories.
• Document all developments in scientific notebooks complete Engineering Change Orders (ECO) document and control processes and procedures.

QUALIFICATIONS:

The Product Development Engineer should have the following qualifications:

• Minimum 1-2 years work experience in industry (this may include internships), preferably in med device.
• 4yr Degree in applicable field of study, preferably engineering (ME, BioMedE)
• Project management, self-starter and self-organizer. Excellent problem solving and design skills
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Strong personal computer skills, including experience with MS Ofiice, AutoCad, MS Project

PMT Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Location of Job: Chanhassen, MN