Senior Design Engineer (m/w/d) Medical Connectors & Cables
Genova, Liguria, Italy
Senior Design Engineer (m/w/d) Medical Connectors & Cables Location:
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INTERCONNECTEMEA00250
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Smiths Interconnect
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Job Description Are you a highly skilled and innovative engineer with a passion for cutting-edge medical technology? Do you possess a deep understanding of connectors and cables used in the medical field? If so, we invite you to become a key member of our dynamic team as a Senior Design Engineer (m/w/d) specializing in Medical Connectors & Cables.
Duties & Responsibilities Design and develop innovative new products and technologies to robust quality standards and in a manner consistent with business strategy and processes
Provide technical leadership, guidance, and mentoring that inspires project teams and team members
Support, contribute to, and promote a safe work environment
Leverage industry, application, and technical expertise to mentor, guide, challenge, and grow team members
Support creation and execution of technology and product roadmaps
Develop technology and process know-how needed to produce superior designs
Create detailed cable, connector, and contact designs that can be reliably sourced and manufactured to agreed performance and cost targets
Lead and support cross functional design reviews including requirements definition, manufacturability assessments, and application of GD&T
Translate customer specifications into design, manufacturing, quality, and testing requirements
Perform root cause analyses utilizing established problem solving tools and methodologies
Proactively identify project risks and mitigation plans to accelerate the development cycle and ensure delivery commitments are met
Facilitate build and evaluation of functional and non-functional prototypes leveraging internal and external resources
Provide technical support to organizational stakeholders including Manufacturing, Quality, Marketing and Sales
Support Sales and Marketing in preparing quotations and bid packages
Diversity & Inclusion We believe that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a company flourish. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, economic status, disability, age, or any other legally protected characteristics. We are proud to be an inclusive company with values grounded in equality and ethics, where we celebrate, support, and embrace diversity.
The Individual Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering with 10+ years of relevant experience
Capable use of SolidWorks modeling, drawing and mechanical simulation packages
In depth knowledge in selection and application of engineering grade polymers, metals, composites, and alloys
Design for manufacturability utilizing machining, molding, deep drawing, turning, stamping and/or additive manufacturing methods
Familiarity with contact termination, strain relief and over-molding techniques and principles
Expert use of FMEA and tolerance analysis tools to inform robust design decisions
Awareness of EMI/RF shielding and IPXX sealing techniques
Knowledge of RF, digital, fiber optic, and power interconnects
Experience developing connectors and cable assemblies for medical applications strongly preferred
Familiarity with ISO13485, ISO9001, and ISO14971
Language skills: Technical English and German knowledge
Willingness to travel on occasion
Salary & Benefits Fully remote working possibility
Participation in growing our engineering presence in Europe
Being part of a global team
A permanent position with an attractive salary package in an international group of companies
Diverse development opportunities and a broad online training offer- Diverse development opportunities and a broad online training offer
An intensive, thorough and practical induction programme
About Smiths At Smiths we apply leading-edge technology to design, manufacture and deliver market-leading innovative solutions that meet our customers' evolving needs, and touch the lives of millions of people every day. We are a FTSE100, global business of around 14,600 colleagues, based in 50+ countries. Our solutions have a real impact on lives across the planet, enabling industry, improving healthcare, enhancing security, advancing connectivity and supporting new homes. Our products and services are often critical to our customers’ operations, while our proprietary technology and high service levels help create competitive advantage. We welcome colleagues with a curious mind, who are happy with responsibility, enjoy a challenge and are attracted by the idea of working at a business with a 170+ year history of innovation, and five global divisions, all experts in their field.
About Smiths Interconnect Smiths Interconnect is a leading provider of technically differentiated electronic components, subsystems, microwave and radio frequency products that ensure high speed, secure connectivity of critical applications in the defence, aerospace, communications and industrial markets. Our microwave technology is used in radar, communication and surveillance systems that are mission-critical and operate in extreme environments in aerospace and defence. Our microwave components and connectors ensure optimal performance, durability and safety of space satellites. Our semi-conductor test products are used to test highly sophisticated semi-conductors and electronic circuits in communication systems, gaming products and computing devices. Our in-flight antenna systems give passengers internet connectivity gate-to-gate on planes around the world. Our connector and cable solutions ensure reliability of critical medical equipment, and safe operation of trains and transport systems.One of five divisions of Smiths Group, Smiths Interconnect employs over 2000 people. We have a global presence selling our products in over 50 countries with manufacturing facilities in nine countries and offices across North America, Europe and Asia.
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