Engineer II - (Job Number: 0806359)

Engineer II - (Job Number: 0806359) DescriptionGround breaking, life changing careers that reward the power of ideas and innovation. For more than 40 years, Cordis Corporation has pioneered less invasive treatments for vascular disease. Technological innovation and a deep understanding of the medical marketplace and the needs of patients have made Cordis the world's leading developer and manufacturer of breakthrough products for interventional medicine, minimally invasive computer-based imaging, and electrophysiology. Today, over 7,000 Cordis employees worldwide share a strong commitment to continue the Company's groundbreaking work in the fight against vascular disease.SUMMARY: Works on problems and projects of moderate scope where analysis of situation or data requires a review of identifiable factors. Exercises judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action. Demonstrates full use and application of standard principles, theories, concepts and techniques. Selects design direction or modifications of components of systems. Participates in decisions on scope of work, selection of equipment and length of tasks. Decides on design changes to meet revised specifications. Provides and develops solutions to problems of limited scope. Must be able to accomplish broad and complex assignments. May provide technical guidance to lower level personnel. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.Fully competent engineer in all conventional aspects of the subject matter, functional area, and assignments.Plans and conducts work requiring judgment in the independent evaluation, selection, and substantial adaptation and modification of standard techniques, procedures, and criteria.Devises new approaches to problems encountered.Independently performs most assignments with instructions as to the general results expected.Receives technical guidance on unusual or complex problems and supervisory approval on proposed plans for projects.Plans, schedules, conduct, and coordinates detailed phases of engineering work in part of a major project or in a total project of moderate scope.Performs work that involves conventional engineering practice but may include a variety of complex features such as conflicting design requirements, unsuitability of conventional materials, and difficult coordination requirements.Work requires broad knowledge of precedents in the specialty area and good knowledge of principles and practices of relates specialties.May technically supervise or coordinate the work of engineers, draftspersons, technicians, and others who assist in specific assignments.Practices company safety, quality policies and procedures, actively requires conformance.Responsible for ensuring personal and company compliance with all Federal, State, local and company regulations, policies and procedures for Health, Safety and Environmental compliance.Responsible for the purchase or design of equipment that meets health, safety and environmental standards set by the company.Responsible for performing design reviews and pre-validation assessments to ensure the safe and environmentally sound start-up of new processes. Experience in the following is essential: Statistical Analysis, Prototyping, Design Control, Cross Functional Teams. EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: BS degree in relevant discipline and 6 months + of related engineering experience; or MS Has complex level engineering training. Experience in the medical device industry would be an asset. OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES: Must possess more than a basic understanding of engineering theoretical fundamentals and experimental techniques. Experience in the development and design of Catheter Based Vascular Products. Individuals at this level should be developing skills related to conflicting design requirements, unsuitability of conventional materials and difficult coordination requirements. English communication skills, written and oral. WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and is occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock. May be required to work in a clean'room environment. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. COMMENTS: This position description serves as an overview for all Engineering positions. This position description is an outline of the major recurring responsibilities of the job. It is not intended to be all'inclusive of the work to be performed. The incumbent(s) will typically perform other related job objectives, special assignments and less significant responsibilities. Apply Now