Engineer III - Systems Engineering

Overview

Werfen

Werfen is a growing, family-owned, innovative company founded in 1966 in Barcelona, Spain.  We are a worldwide leader in specialized diagnostics in the areas of Hemostasis, Acute Care Diagnostics, Transfusion, Autoimmunity, and Transplant. Through our Original Equipment Manufacturing (OEM) business line, we research, develop, and manufacture customized assays and biomaterials. We operate directly in 30 countries, and in more than 100 territories through distributors. Our Headquarters and Technology Centers are located in the US and Europe, and our workforce is more than 7,000 strong.

Our success comes from a specific focus in these rapidly evolving diagnostic areas, our commitment to customers, and our dedication to innovation and quality. We’re passionate about providing healthcare professionals the most valuable and complete solutions to improve hospital efficiency and enhance patient care.

Position Summary:

Using Engineering procedures standard for research and development, carries out assignments associated with research, design, development, support or manufacturing of specific parts, processes, software or components of medical diagnostic systems.  Independently evaluates, selects, and applies standard engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria, using judgment in making minor adaptations and modifications.  Under the general direction of senior engineering personnel, with moderate latitude for self-direction, operates in one or more areas of responsibility within a specific Function.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions:

Acts as an individual contributor, core team or technical lead for a specific project.

• Accountable for the completion of assigned deliverables in accordance with approved schedules.
• Authors documentation and participates in activities in support of design control
• Plans, performs & prioritizes tasks that are moderately complex in nature, in alignment with corporate goals.
• Analyzes and interprets data, identifying trends and formulating the next steps, if required by the function.
• Designs and/or develops one or more of the following: new test methods, specifications, technical apparatus, software or processes for moderately complex components and functions.
• Identifies product defects and recognizes outliers in results. Can explain and document product defects and their impact.
• Effectively communicates complex technical information to a cross-functional team in the form of documentation, presentations or technical summaries.
• Provides technical support for or leads investigations in support of development and/or on-market activities.
• Provides input to or independently generates schedules for tasks related to assigned projects.

Secondary Functions:

• May provide limited technical guidance and/or supervision of other group members.
• Recommends improvement initiatives to aid department practices.

• N/A

Internal Networking/Key Relationships

To be determined based on department needs, to include interactions such as:

• Will interface on a regular basis with groups across the organization as needed

Skills & Capabilities:

• Statistical Analysis (if required by the function), Root Cause Analysis, Creative Problem Solving
• Technically adept and confident
• Leadership: Accountability, Decision Making, Communication

Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science or a related field

Experience:

• Five years of product development or relevant experience
• One to three years of product development or relevant experience for advanced degrees
• For internal candidate promotion: Demonstrated proficiency in meeting all competencies of current level and acceptable performance history may be used in lieu of experience
• In vitro medical device experience highly desired.

Additional Skills/Knowledge:

• Language: Proficiency in English language required

International Mobility:

• Required: No

Travel Requirements:

• Some domestic and international travel may be required.

Werfen is an Equal Opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workplace. Werfen strictly prohibits unlawful discrimination, harassment or retaliation based upon an individual’s race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin/ancestry, age, mental/physical disability, medical condition, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as defined by applicable state or federal law. If you have a disability and need an accommodation in relation to the online application process, please contact NAtalentacquisition@werfen.com for assistance.

We operate directly in over 30 countries, and in more than 100 territories through distributors. Annual revenue is approximately $2 billion and more than 7,000 employees around the world comprise our Werfen team.

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