Senior Applications Development Engineer
Dayton/Kettering
DESCRIPTION:
Primarily responsible for demonstrating process feasibility and meeting quality specifications on Lightspeed ADL projects. Specific project focus on development and implementation of nitinol post processing methods including heat set and electropolishing. Assist in transitioning Lightspeed ADL projects to production through the PReP process in a small team and collaborative environment.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Define, plan and complete Lightspeed ADL projects.
- Provide project guidance to Application Development Technicians and Associate Application Development Engineers
- Lead the successful transition of Lightspeed ADL projects to production Support the Site Director in solving ongoing production issues
- Support Sales through the completion quotes
- Generate and update setup sheets, work instructions, and CAPAs as required Take ownership of assigned tasks and work across several departments as required
- Lead cross departmental teams in continuous improvement processes Mentor and guide other technical staff to optimized solutions
- Participate in sales support activities including sales presentations, customer visits, and technical seminars
- Other duties as assigned
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor of Science degree in an engineering/science or equivalent experience
- Chemical and post processing experience
- Ability to generate machine motion control programs (i.e. GCode)
- Familiarity with ISO Quality Systems particularly in medical device manufacturing
- Ability to create and troubleshoot programs for inspection devices and other
- auxiliary equipment
- Ability to generate drawings and models (2D & 3D CAD) using GD&T
- Ability to present and convey complex engineering ideas to internal and external
- customers
- Ability to read and understand engineering drawings using a GD&T system
- Ability to create job related documentation for quality purposes
- Proficient with the use of optical inspection equipment. This may be defined as a magnifier, microscope, and/or equipment used for measuring capacity
- Proficient with using multiple axis motion controllers
- Ability to quickly and positively adapt to changing priorities and processes Strong communication and organizational skills
- Ability to work under minimal supervision
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Familiarity with ISO Quality Systems particularly in medical device manufacturing
- Experience with industrial laser and beam deliveries.
- Basic understanding of laser-material interaction for a specific application (i.e. laser welding, excimer laser- polymer, etc.) and how to apply that understanding
- Ability to generate machine motion control programs (i.e. G-Code)
- Ability to create and troubleshoot programs for inspection devices and other auxiliary equipment
- Proficient with the use of optical inspection equipment. This may be defined as a magnifier, microscope, and/or equipment used for measuring capacity.