R&D Principal Engineer

Support and lead cross functional teams in the design and development of novel, polymer and nitinol based medical devices and associated manufacturing processes. This includes being a primary contributor to both product and process development of new technologies for class II and class III medical devices for use in peripheral vasculature.  Responsibilities

• Engineering lead in improving, designing, and optimizing more complex issues, including new technologies or processes pertinent to medical device design and manufacturing.
• Develop and execute novel processes, test methods, parts, components, subsystems, products, or complete systems. This includes establishing design requirements, generating design concepts and prototypes, manufacturing process controls, experimental testing, data analysis, and/or conducting pre-clinical evaluations.
• Establish product and system specifications to satisfy clinically relevant requirements.
• Proactively identify issues, achieve resolution, and resolve problems of highly significant complexity.
• Generate and evaluate pertinent intellectual property.
• Supervise and/or mentor engineers, technicians and specialists.
• Largely self-directed, capable of meeting project goals with minimal supervision.

Qualifications

• BS engineering degree with 8+ years of related experience, or;
• MS engineering degree with 7+ year of related experience, or;
• Ph.D. in engineering with 3+ years of related experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Apply fundamental and advanced engineering principles, concepts and techniques to solve complex problems related to product development.
• Expert knowledge of design controls for medical devices.
• Working knowledge of standard machine shop equipment and processes.
• Expert in one or more subject areas related to medical device design and manufacturing.
• Ability to lead internal and external technical discussions to achieve project goals.
• Exemplifies discretion and good decision-making skills.
• Strict attention to detail.
• Ability to interact professionally with all organizational levels and proactively escalate issues to appropriate levels of management.
• Computer skills including Microsoft Office, Project etc.
• CAD proficiency (Solidworks required).

Preferred

• Experience with development through commercialization process of medical devices.
• Experience participating and presenting at meetings with internal and external representatives.

Inari Medical offers competitive health and wealth benefits for our employees. The base pay range for this position is $135,000 - $155,000. A range of factors, including location, skills, and experience, will be considered. Actual compensation may vary.