R&D Engineer I

Description

Summary:

The R&D Engineer I is critical to support the growth of our newly launched Balloon Department. This engineer must be a self-starter who is eager to learn and take initiative to help accelerate the growth of the Balloon Department. In this role, the engineer will work closely with other engineers, technicians and operators in other departments to complete challenging projects with tight timelines and budgetary constraints.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (but are not limited to):

• Independently execute small projects end to end. This includes design/drafting, manufacturing/assembly, process documentation, testing and report writing
• Communicate technical reasoning clearly and back it with data.
• Surface technical issues promptly and help address them.
• Build balloon prototypes for customers in early feasibility stages of projects.
• Author Manufacturing Procedures, Test Methods, Batch Records, and Technical Reports that hold up to customer and quality scrutiny.
• Design and support manufacturing of tooling. Primarily balloon tooling.
• Work within and follow design controls compliant to ISO 13485.

Requirements

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (or other relevant technical field). Equivalent combination of experience and education may be considered.
• 1-3 years of engineering experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in any CAD software.
• Proficiency in MS Office Products.
• Experience with technical and quality documentation under ISO 13485.
• Baseline knowledge of polymers is preferred.

Summary of Benefits

• Group health & welfare benefits: Options for Medical, Dental and Vision insurance, Health Savings Account (requires participation in eligible medical plan) and supplemental benefits such as, Short Term Disability (STD), Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Critical Illness, Pet Insurance.
• Company-paid benefits: Employee Life Insurance & Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D), Long Term Disability (LTD)
• 401(k) Plan with company match
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid Holidays
• Benefits and incentive compensation may be subject to generally applicable eligibility, waiting period, contribution, and other requirements and conditions.

Compensation

• The typical base pay range for this role is between $72,500-95,000/year. Actual compensation will be based on individual job-related knowledge, skills, expertise, and experience.