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Transonic Systems Inc. · Ithaca, NY · 2 wk ago
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Multiple engineering and operations roles are available. Below are the detailed descriptions for each position.
Manufacturing Engineer
Responsibilities
- Exercises technical leadership and analytical skills in the resolution of production issues.
- Demonstrates creativity in implementing process improvements and new manufacturing methods, including conception, design, and implementation of new tools, fixtures, and software.
- Prepares technical reports, drafts, and executes process/software validations.
- Provides support to design and mechanical engineers by applying theory and principles of mechanical engineering to develop, assemble, modify, test, and/or calibrate prototype products, machinery, and test equipment.
- Reviews prototype, test instructions, and schematics to ascertain test specifications, procedures, and objectives.
- Interprets engineering prototypes, test instructions, and schematics to identify, modify, and plan requirements for fabrication, assembly, testing, and test nature of technical problems.
- Actively participates on new product release teams from the earliest phases to ensure design-for-manufacturing concepts are employed and to facilitate a smooth transition from Engineering to Manufacturing.
- Owns the development of assembly processes for new products as well as the introduction of new methods into the assembly processes of current products and associated PFMEAs.
- Devises, fabricates, and assembles new or modified assembly and test fixtures using appropriate machine shop and/or hand tools or software modules.
- Applies DOE and statistical tools to identify root cause(s) of yield loss and proposes and implements corrective actions.
- Makes recommendations for changes in test fixtures or test methods by applying theory and principles of mechanical engineering.
- Maintains Work Instructions, BOMs, preventative maintenance schedules, and Routers.
- Records test procedures and results; writes test reports using numerical and graphical data in Excel and Word.
- Confers with engineering staff and submits reports of test results to the engineering department, recommending design or material changes.
- Actively participates in discussions related to changes in design, method of manufacture and assembly, and drafting techniques and procedures with staff, coordinating corrections.
- Documents software specifications for review prior to development of software.
- Develops and releases software in a controlled manner, ensuring developmental software is not active prior to validation and release.
- Identifies and resolves manufacturing errors expeditiously with attention to impact on safety/ergonomics, quality, cost, and production schedules from software.
- Performs other work-related duties as requested, directed, or assigned by management.
Qualifications
- BS in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Biomedical Engineering required; MS in Mechanical or Biomedical Engineering preferred.
- Minimum of two years' experience; prior experience in the medical device industry and familiarity with FDA CGMP regulations preferred.
- Proficiency in 3D Modeling required.
- Proficiency in LabVIEW programming preferred.
- Experience in systems design.
Electrical Engineer
Responsibilities
- Designs and develops analog, RF, and digital circuits for medical devices.
- Designs and reviews analog and digital PCB layouts.
- Troubleshoots analog and RF circuits to the component level.
- Develops test methods and verification protocols for electronic PCB assemblies.
- Performs verification testing to confirm design performance and compliance.
- Evaluates and improves existing PCB assemblies for reliability, cost, and manufacturability.
- Supports component selection, supplier changes, and obsolescence mitigation.
- Creates and maintains design documentation, drawings, specifications, and ECOs.
- Supports root cause investigations and corrective actions as needed.
- Collaborates cross-functionally to support regulatory submissions and audits.
- Performs additional engineering tasks as assigned.
Engineers at Transonic gain broad exposure to the full development lifecycle — from user needs and design inputs through verification, regulatory documentation, production transfer, and post-market support.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field required.
- 2-3 years' experience preferred.
- Experience with programs for schematic capture, PC board layout, CAD, and database programs.
- Experience with microcontroller programming and FPGA programming is a plus.
- Experience in regulated industries (medical device preferred) is a plus.
Quality Engineer
Responsibilities
- NCMR Process Owner:
- Serves as the primary Quality representative and process owner for the company’s Nonconforming Material Report (NCMR) program.
- Provides guidance on Quality System requirements, investigation expectations, risk evaluation, disposition decisions, documentation, and timely closure.
- Leads and coordinates cross-functional failure investigations involving nonconforming materials, components, assemblies, and finished products.
- Ensures nonconforming materials are appropriately identified, contained, evaluated, dispositioned, and documented.
- Facilitates daily cross-functional NCMR review meetings to prioritize newly opened NCMRs, review investigation and disposition status, address overdue actions, and assign follow-up activities.
- Drives timely and effective closure of NCMRs.
- Works closely with Manufacturing, Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Planning, Repair, Quality Assurance, and other stakeholders to support investigation and disposition decisions.
- Ensures NCMR records are complete, accurate, appropriately approved, and maintained in accordance with applicable Quality System and regulatory requirements.
- Supports root cause analysis and ensures investigation conclusions are supported by appropriate evidence and documented rationale.
- Quality Data, Trending, and Reporting:
- Analyzes NCMR, failure investigation, deviation, and related quality data to identify trends, recurring issues, and emerging risks.
- Recommends opportunities for corrective action, preventive action, process improvement, supplier follow-up, or CAPA initiation.
- Develops and maintains meaningful NCMR metrics and key performance indicators.
- Prepares and presents Management Review information related to NCMRs, failure investigations, deviations, ECO activities, and other assigned Quality System processes.
- Communicates significant trends, risks, and recurring quality issues to Quality leadership and appropriate process owners.
- Additional Quality System Support:
- Supports the monitoring and review of applicable standards and regulatory requirements, including ISO 13485, FDA requirements, EU MDR, MDSAP, and other applicable Quality System expectations.
- Communicates relevant standards or regulatory updates to Quality, Regulatory Affairs, Engineering, Manufacturing, and leadership teams.
- Assists in evaluating the potential impact of new or revised standards and regulatory expectations on Quality System procedures, records, processes, and product-related activities.
- Provides backup support for ECO activities, including technical and quality review, ECO scoping, documentation follow-up, implementation task tracking, and verification of completion and closure.
- Provides backup support for the deviation process, including documentation, routing, impact assessment, review follow-up, action tracking, and closure.
- Helps ensure deviations are appropriately justified, reviewed, approved, implemented, and closed in accordance with Quality System requirements.
- Supports the company’s Safety Data Sheet program, including maintaining applicable records within the Quality Management System.
- Supports CAPA activities associated with NCMRs, including investigation, root cause analysis, implementation of corrective actions, and effectiveness verification.
- Participates in internal and external audits by supporting audit preparation, record review, auditor requests, audit responses, and follow-up activities.
- Supports minor internal audits, including audit planning, execution, documentation of results, identification of observations or opportunities for improvement, and corrective action follow-up.
- Identifies Quality System gaps and supports continuous improvement initiatives that strengthen compliance, documentation, process effectiveness, and operational performance.
- Provides additional Quality Assurance support as assigned by management.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality, Life Sciences, or a related technical field required.
- 3+ years of experience in quality engineering, quality assurance, nonconforming material review, or regulated manufacturing preferred.
- Prior experience in a regulated environment, preferably medical device, ISO 13485, FDA, MDR, MDSAP, or similar regulated industry, is preferred.
Stockroom Team Member
Responsibilities
- Receiving Materials:
- Counts packages and signs for materials.
- Receives all material with POs into the computer system (currently Macola).
- Delivers direct material requiring inspection to the inspection area; delivers all other direct material to the stockroom.
- Delivers packages addressed to a person or department to the appropriate area.
- Shipping Products (Sales Revenue):
- Receives the products from manufacturing physically and into inventory, reviews customer’s order for completeness and accuracy, properly boxes and ships using the designated carriers.
- Ships the product using vendor-supplied software; freight, UPS, FedEx.
- Records the transaction in the ERP system.
- Creates all export documentation necessary for export shipments.
- Maintains a neat and orderly area.
- Works effectively and efficiently with great attention to detail.
- Reviews daily reports for shipping requirements and communicates as necessary.
- Maintains the Liability and Warranty Module for Shipping/Receiving Equipment.
- Process Repairs (RMAs):
- Processes Repairs (RMAs) (returned from the customer) within the same business day.
- Maintains safe handling practices when handling any and all products and equipment.
- Performs cycle counts and maintains inventory accuracy.
- Performs other work-related duties as requested, directed, or assigned.
As a member of the Stockroom Team, this individual is expected to have strong communication skills, attention to detail, and a willingness to learn and suggest improvements/changes as needed. The overall responsibility is to maintain