R&D Engineer (Medical Device)

About the role

Spirair, a venture capital-backed medical device company, is seeking an R&D Engineer to join its dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have a passion for developing innovative solutions that optimize patient outcomes and enhance accessibility.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement new methodologies, materials, machines, processes or products
• Develop new concepts from initial design to market release
• Ensure design control requirements are met, manage product development timelines and work with a cross-functional team to bring new devices to commercialization in a timely fashion
• Design test and assembly fixtures working with engineering and manufacturing as appropriate
• Test designs to validate the ability to function as intended (including generating and reviewing test protocols) and offer design modifications to meet specific market needs
• Participate in animal and cadaver feasibility studies as necessary throughout the development process to ensure desired functionality
• Perform verification testing to establish that new devices meet design input specifications
• Create detailed documentation throughout the various stages and steps in research and development
• Work with manufacturing/production as required to ensure product manufacturability
• Assume other duties as assigned or as determined to be appropriate to the company and/or position
• May be required to provide technical support for regulatory/clinical or sales efforts
• Actively participate and contribute to idea generation such as through brainstorming and IP development

Requirements

• MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES as outlined above
• Preferred Qualifications:
  • Education and/or Job Experience: Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent
  • 2-5 years of R&D experience
• Skills, Abilities, and Requirements:
  • Proficiency in SolidWorks for solid models and dimensioned drawings
  • Good documentation skills
  • Ability to multi-task and prioritize with flexibility required in a start-up environment
  • Proficient in Microsoft Word/Excel/PowerPoint

Benefits

• Spirair offers highly competitive salaries and benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, and 401(k).

Pay

• The expected base salary range for this role is $100,000 - $120,000.

Schedule

• This position is based in our South San Francisco, CA location.