Senior R&D Engineer- Surgery
Cytyc
Marlborough, Massachusetts

Cytyc is a leading women’s health company that designs, develops, manufactures, and markets innovative and clinically effective products. Cytyc products cover a range of women's health applications, including cervical cancer screening, breast cancer risk assessment, treatment of excessive menstrual bleeding, and treatment of breast cancer. At Cytyc, what we do makes a statement about who we are. We are driven by scientific excellence and a commitment to make a difference in the quality of people’s lives. We believe that investment in and commitment to our employees is key to our success and the achievement of our mission. Cytyc provides an inspiring and collaborative work environment that encourages initiative and innovation and rewards excellence.

Primary Function:

Cytyc is currently building a new Research and Development team (Cytyc Surgical Products) at our Marlborough, MA headquarters. The R&D group will be focused on creating best-in-class medical devices. This is an opportunity to get in at the ground level with a creative and talented team. This opportunity offers the best of both worlds: an entrepreneurial environment within a profitable, growth-oriented company. If you are a medical device engineer with passion, integrity, and the desire to work in a dynamic team environment we want to talk to you

Responsibilities:

The Senior R&D Engineer is responsible for designing, documenting, and verifying new product designs as well as improving existing products to meet the needs of our customers.

Responsibilities:
• Assume technical leadership role on a cross-functional team through all stages of product development.
• Solicit input from medical thought leaders, marketing, and other stakeholders to define product specifications.
• Develop solutions to design problems through the application of engineering principals, analysis, and empirical methods.
• Model complex components and assemblies in CAD and create detailed drawings.
• Build and test prototype designs for proof of concept.
• Develop protocols and perform product verification and validation testing.
• Compile Design History Files per FDA requirements.
• Perform process-related design tasks to support pilot manufacturing.
• Support production of final product by troubleshooting manufacturing processes.
• Identify suppliers and maintain relationships to ensure the delivery of superior components and services.
• Enhance the intellectual property position of the company via invention disclosures and patent applications.
• Help optimize R&D’s operations and procedures.
• Mentor junior staff.

JOB REQUIREMENTS: Education and/or Experience:

• BS in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent, MS preferred.
• Minimum 5 years experience in medical device design with a focus on Class II or Class III devices.
• Specific experience with mechanical design of surgical instruments or packaging of medical electrical equipment is desired. RF ablation or plasma electrosurgical device experience a plus.
• Hands-on engineering skill with a proven ability to work well in a team environment.
• Strong understanding of engineering materials, component selection, and design for reliability and manufacturability.
• Proficiency using CAD tools (SolidWorks preferred).
• Comfortable with all phases of the product development lifecycle, including design, implementation, debug, verification, qualification, and transfer.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Comfortable operating machine shop equipment
Cytyc is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse workforce. Qualified individuals please submit resume and salary history via our Online Application page. Principals only please. Unsolicited resumes from third party agencies will not be accepted.

To apply for this position, please copy and paste the following link into your browser address bar:
http://cytyc.contacthr.com/8995114
or submit your resume and salary requirements through our homepage at
www.cytyc.com

CONTACT NAME: Jermaine Moore
CONTACT TYPE: Via Web Site
CONTACT URL: http://cytyc.contacthr.com/8995114
PAY TYPE: Annual
LOW BASE PAY: Competitive
HIGH BASE PAY: Competitive
PAID RELOCATION: No
CITY: Marlborough
STATE/PROVINCE: MA
POSTAL CODE: 01752
COUNTRY: United States
JOB FUNCTION:
JOB TYPE: Direct
REQUIRED EDUCATION: Bachelor
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE: 5 Year
TRAVEL: 0