Sr. R&D Engineer

Expected Travel: Up to 10%

Requisition ID: 12230

 

About Teleflex Incorporated

As a global provider of medical technologies, Teleflex is driven by our purpose to improve the health and quality of people’s lives. Through our vision to become the most trusted partner in healthcare, we offer a diverse portfolio with solutions in the therapy areas of anesthesia, emergency medicine, interventional cardiology and radiology, surgical, vascular access, and urology. We believe that the potential of great people, purpose-driven innovation, and world-class products can shape the future direction of healthcare. 
 
Teleflex is the home of Arrow™, Barrigel™, Deknatel™, QuikClot™, LMA™, Pilling™, Rüsch™, UroLift™ and Weck™ – trusted brands united by a common sense of purpose.
 
At Teleflex, we are empowering the future of healthcare.  For more information, please visit teleflex.com.

 

Interventional Urology – The Interventional Urology business unit of Teleflex is dedicated to developing innovative, minimally invasive and clinically effective devices that address unmet needs in the field of urology. Our flagship product, the UroLift® System, is the #1 minimally invasive procedure in the U.S. for treating an enlarged prostate, also called Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia, or BPH.* It is a proven approach that does not require heating, cutting, or destruction of prostate tissue.1 Join a dynamic, growing team that offers healthcare providers an array of medical technology solutions that make a difference in patients’ lives.

*U.S. 2022 estimates based on US Market Model 2022-24 (5-17-22 FINAL), which is in part based on data provided by Symphony Health PatientSource® 2018-21, as is and with no representations/warranties, including accuracy or completeness.
1. Roehrborn, Can J Urol 2017

 

Position Summary

Join our dynamic Interventional Urology business unit, where your expertise will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of healthcare. As a key contributor, you will help develop groundbreaking technologies that enhance patients' lives and empower healthcare professionals.

At our innovative R&D lab and machine shop, you will have the resources to turn creative ideas into reality. You can influence the design of next-generation, non-invasive devices and work on exciting single-use technologies that redefine standards in urology.

You may have the opportunity to gain a whole life-cycle experience, from concept to commercialization, while enjoying ample learning opportunities to grow your skills and career. If you are passionate about making a difference and ready to tackle meaningful challenges, we want you on our team!

Principal Responsibilities

We seek dynamic individuals with an entrepreneurial spirit to help us redefine product development. Here is what you can expect:

•    Strategic Planning: Prepare and manage technical plans and schedules for new product development, ensuring alignment across all stages.
•    Cross-functional collaboration: Work alongside R&D teams and subject matter experts to provide essential resources and support.
•    External R&D Engagement: Assist in managing and directing outside research and development projects for hardware and software.
•    Creative Development: Bring your ideas to life by conceptualizing, designing, prototyping, and testing innovative methods in rapid development cycles.
•    Collaborative Design Leadership: Develop and manage complex mechanism design projects, collaborating with talented professionals to shape current and future products.
•    Problem-Solving Excellence: Lead a team in overcoming technical challenges, ensuring smooth project delivery and practical solutions.
•    Analytical Impact: Utilize innovative analytical tools to enhance design outputs and drive excellence in our products.
•    Intellectual Property Leadership: Guide patent applications and work closely with our IP team to protect our innovations.
•    Rigorous Testing Protocols: Develop and manage comprehensive test protocols and reports to validate our innovative designs.
•    Mentorship and Supervision: Guide engineering and laboratory teams in prototyping, manufacturing, and testing, fostering a culture of collaboration and growth.

•    Documentation Accountability: Ensure the creation and maintenance of thorough project documentation, including Design History Files and Design Master Records.
•    Design Review Facilitation: Lead and participate in design reviews and contribute to the continuous improvement of our processes.
•    Vendor Collaboration: Identify and support component and process vendors, enhancing our supply chain effectiveness.
•    Ongoing Education: Stay ahead by attending seminars, engaging in industry literature,