Principal R&D System Engineer (dialysis machine)

Location:

Mirandola, Emilia Romagna, Italy

Requisition #:

20000J6V

Post Date:

Dec 09, 2020


**Principal RD System Engineer**


**BELLCO** , now part of Medtronic in the Renal Care business, is a company, based in Mirandola (Modena ITALY), leader in systems for hemodialysis and extracorporeal blood purification. Our therapies and systems are employed for the treatment of renal failure, multiple organ failure, sepsis and cardiac decompensation. We are focused on satisfying the needs of patients and experts through: Innovation, Research, Development of advanced Nephrology, Intensive Care and Cardiology Therapies.


**Position Description:**


This engineering position requires strong technical skills and an ability to support and lead the design and development of innovative, new products within the Renal Care Solutions business. The position is based in Mirandola, Italy.


**Position Responsibilities:**


Be creative and apply solid mechanical engineering design skills while following design controls to develop new medical devices


Develop concepts and build prototypes for marketing, user feedback, technical feasibility of device functionality, design for manufacturing and design for assembly


Contribute as the RD team member to complete various project activities development of design inputs from user needs, generate concepts, evaluate feasibility, generate FMEAs, assist with risk analysis, and perform design verification and validation, assist in design transfer and setting up manufacturing processes


Create and implement the product test plans/protocols and generate test reports to ensure product design meets the specifications and quality system requirements


Make, recommend or justify critical technical decisions based on scientific investigation and testing in product design and ensure their implementation in development


Work closely with cross-functional team, including design reviews with various engineering disciplines to ensure the design meets the product requirements, including safety, reliability and manufacturability


Be creative in finding cost effective and innovative solutions in the product development process


Work closely with supply chain, contract manufacturers, vendors and suppliers to ensure quality goals are met


Familiarity with medical device regulatory environment including FDA regulations and guidance such as QSR, GMP, Usability


Able to work in global collaborating environment with intensive challenges


About 30% travel involved.


**Basic Qualifications:**


Required BS in Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering or similar with 7+ years of design and development


Preferred MS or PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering or similar with 4+ years of design and development experience.


**Skills required:**


Demonstrated capability for designing and developing a medical device or component, or manufacturing process with focus on fluid mechanics


Demonstrated ability to develop models, engineering drawings and familiarity with GDT using CAD software


Demonstrated strength in building strong relationships at all levels of the organization, cross functionally, and with key people external to the organization.


Excellent documentation skills


Excellent communication skills


**Location:** Mirandola (MO) - ITALY


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