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This position is part of Novanta’s Advanced Surgery business unit. Specialized in the field of Minimally Invasive Medicine, WOM develops devices and accessories so that doctors can operate with small cuts. We produce Cameras, Insufflators, Medical Pumps, and tubing that makes diagnosis and treatment easier for everyone. Our insufflators and pump systems dilate cavities in the body and turn previously complicated surgeries into minor procedures. Together with customers, doctors, and technical experts, our teams continuously search for new ways to innovate.
Summary
Responsible for the technical realization of products based on defined architecture and master specifications in accordance with company-wide design guidelines
Primary Responsibilities* Definition and documentation of the system design based on the specified architecture and platform development, taking into account regulatory and normative provisions
Analysis of external/internal stakeholder requirements
Pre-selection and allocation of customer requirements to existing solutions of the platform, if necessary coordination with stakeholders
Determination of the features to be integrated, if necessary creation of a feature request
Responsibility for the technical implementation of new product features, preferably as a reusable component of the platform
Creating product-specific system specifications
Coordination of technical solutions between the individual departments
Technical management of the technical project components and content-related support of the associated work packages (target definition, DoD) together with the project manager and the specialist departments
Creation and maintenance of technical documentation together with the project manager
Responsible for product-specific risk management in cooperation with the risk manager
Responsible for the product-specific verification plans and their successful implementation
Technical management of equipment and hose set construction (Alpha, Beta, Vali)
Transfer (design transfer) of products into production
Responsible for the review and approval of assembly instructions
Responsible for standard testing of the device and hose sets
Support of manufacturing processes up to the pilot series (NPI); Technical support of production (PE)
Control of material and parts list creation/management
Creation and maintenance of technical documentation together with the project manager
Responsible for the technical release of the products by the customer
Technical contact person for customers (e.g. project acquisition), suppliers, external development partners and internal departments
Evaluation of applicants / participation in interviews
Support for students
Participation in the assessment of the impact of changes in standards on the area
General Tasks* Intensive collaboration within the development department and company-wide
Participation in the development of company standards and their application
Initiation and active participation in measures for synchronization processes
Active participation in the innovation process
Strict compliance with quality, occupational safety and environmental regulations and implementation of instructions from quality/environmental management representatives and the occupational safety specialist
Required Experience, Education, Skills, Training and Competencies* Dipl.-Ing./Master Electrical Engineering/ Medical Engineering/ Mechanical Engineering or Materials Engineering/ Biology or equivalent
Several years of product development experience in the role of systems engineer for Devices
Good knowledge of systems development and/or software design
Good knowledge of embedded systems, software, mechanics and hardware
For hose set Systems Engineer:
Good knowledge in the areas of mechanics, sterility, biocompatibility
Experience in design to cost
Good knowledge of manufacturing processes for sterile tubing sets (gluing, welding, packaging, etc.)
Experience in defining requirements or requirement management systems
Knowledge of verification procedures
Experience in transferring products into production
Knowledge of relevant norms and standards
Good knowledge of English (at least B2)
SAP knowledge desirable
Quality-conscious, trustworthy and reliable
Willingness to travel to all locations and business contacts
Team player
Very good communication skills
Structured, systematic and solution-orientated way of working
Travel Requirements* Yes up to 10-20%
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