Job Opening for Product Development Engineer – Entry Level in PMT Corporation (Chanhassen, MN)

processes that complement our current product line in neurological, orthopedic, and plastic / reconstruction

surgery areas. This position may also involve training technicians, engineers, sales representatives,

customers, etc., to processes and principles associated with the technology, as well as providing ongoing

technical support. In-office position, located at Chanhassen Headquarters.

COMPETENCIES & RESPONSIBILITIES (included but not limited to):

Design and develop medical devices and accessories.
Use established procedures to improve existing medical devices and accessories. Continually optimize manufacturing procedures to produce less expensive, higher quality medical devices.
Perform test procedures to verify and validate product quality and efficacy.
Document all developments in scientific notebooks complete Engineering Change Orders (ECO) document and control processes and procedures.
Assist in the completion of new and existing product design validations.
Complete design drawings in AutoCAD or similar drafting program and create prototypes to progress the development through its design stages.
Assist in training PMT personnel to processes associated with design and development of medical devices and accessories.
Develop efficient (i.e. cost, material, time, etc.), user-friendly manufacturing processes.
Assist in the resolution, documentation, customer responses of product complaints.
Coordinate and assist in corrective and preventative action activities and solutions
Comply with appropriate regulatory agencies (i.e. GMP, ISO, FDA, etc.) and associated quality systems described in PMT’s documentation.
Assist and support PMT Plastic customers from a technical standpoint.
Communicate with strategic vendors and suppliers.

QUALIFICATIONS:

The product development engineer should have the following qualifications:

4yr degree in applicable field of study, preferably engineering (ME, BioMedE)
Minimum 1-2 years work experience in industry (this may include internships), preferably in med device.
Good written and verbal communication skills
Project management, self-starter and self-organizer. Excellent problem solving and design skills
Strong personal computer skills, including experience with MS Ofiice, AutoCad, MS Project

PMT Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.