Process Engineer (Medical Device Manufacturing)

Overview

Process Engineer III - Bothell, WA

 

FUJIFILM Sonosite, Inc. -- If you are looking for work that matters, you’ll find it at FUJIFILM Sonosite.  As the creator of point of care ultrasound, we dedicate every day to the innovation and development of imaging solutions that enable clinicians to provide improved healthcare in leading institutions, underserved populations and communities in crisis around the globe.  At FUJIFILM Sonosite, we are in the relentless pursuit of answers that allow our customers to be confident that they are making the best clinical decisions for any patient, anywhere, anytime.  Members of the FUJIFILM Sonosite team embody our company values: Go boldly, Stay curious, Passion fuels us, Respect each other, Own it and Act with integrity. Headquartered in Bothell, WA USA, FUJIFILM Sonosite is the proud recipient of numerous prestigious design awards and has in excess of 145 patents.  Our point of care ultrasound systems are sold in more than 100 countries.

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Summary: 

 

Heavy emphasis on hands-on preparation and processing along with technique development for creating acoustic stacks/arrays of various configurations for leading edge acoustic designs. Works day-to-day with technicians to assist in planning, directing and tracking experimental activities. Ensures accurate tracking and timely reporting of sample status. Performs material characterization for adhesion of critical interfaces using epoxies, primers, etc…for all relevant joining methods. Evaluates stack and materials properties using optical microscopy and other analytical tools.

 

Job Functions:

• Performing hands-on work on a daily basis in areas such as laminating, measuring incoming parts, determining pressure profiles on presses.
• Tracking daily progress of samples/experiments and providing accurate updates and creating/maintaining a central spreadsheet.
• Producing process flowcharts, diagrams, sequences as well as writing process specifications for the eventural manufacturing of devices.
• Prioritization of the lab workloads in conjunction with team decisions.
• Maintaining the lab efficiency, processes and supplies in an orderly and professional manner.
• Responsible and accountable for carrying out the requirements of the company's quality system.
• Interact with members of the Ultrasound Systems engineering or other associated groups as necessary for transducer related issues.

Knowledge/Experience:

• B.S. in Materials Science, Physics, Chemistry or materials related experience w/ technical degree.
• Minimum 4--6 years related experience.
• Dicing saw experience a plus.
• Surface science or interfacial chemistry experience a plus
• Background or experience with transducer and medical ultrasound physics is a plus.
• Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing to prepare analyses, recommendations and technical reports.
• ISO, FDA or other regulated industry training and/or experience.
• Extensive experience in product development from conception to release.

Skills/Abilities:

• Must be able to work fast-paced small team environment under minimal supervision.
• Excellent written and oral communications skills.
• Ability to lift 25lbs with or without accommodations.

Salary and Benefits:

• $95,000- $120,000 + variable bonus opportunity
• Insurance:
• Medical, Dental & Vision
• Life & Company paid Disability
• Retirement Plan (401k):
• 4% automatic Company contribution
• Fujifilm matches 50 cents for every dollar you contribute, up to 6% of your salary
• Paid Time Off:
• You can accrue up to three (3) weeks of PTO in your first year of employment
• PTO increases based on years of service
• Employee Choice Holidays:
• Four (4) additional paid days off, based on date of hire in the calendar year
• Paid Holidays:
• Seven (7) paid holidays per year

If COVID-19 vaccine is mandated by the federal government, or by state or local government, the Company will require that the successful candidate hired for positions covered under relevant government vaccine mandate(s) be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, absent being granted an accommodation due to medical or sincerely held religious belief or other legally required exemption.  For all positions, the Company encourages vaccination against COVID-19 and may require that the successful candidate hired be willing to test for the COVID-19 virus periodically and wear a face covering indoors absent being