Sr Engineer

About the role

Canon Virginia is evolving into the Regional Technical Headquarters for the Americas and is seeking a Chemical/Materials Engineer to support new material development, lead interdisciplinary teams, and drive product/process improvements.

Responsibilities

• Research and develop new materials, components/assemblies, methods, and/or processes using engineering and scientific principles.
• Lead interdisciplinary engineering/scientific teams in the development, formulation, design, and build of new materials that meet project objectives for quality, cost, and delivery.
• Lead project and product risk analysis efforts and advise on intellectual property protection.
• Assist with creating product/process specifications and requirements.
• Perform experiments and evaluations to down-select concepts and achieve integrated solutions.
• Troubleshoot complex technical issues, identify root causes, and develop countermeasures to prevent recurrence.
• Prepare proposals including recommended suppliers, parts pricing, alternative implementation strategies, and timelines/schedules for customer submission.
• Provide guidance and answer technical questions during proposal meetings.
• Review technical reports prepared by less experienced engineers/scientists and provide feedback.
• Lead design reviews and offer suggestions for design/process improvements.
• Oversee projects to ensure adherence to schedule, regulatory requirements, and customer satisfaction.
• Approve and guide process/product changes and risk analysis.
• Provide mentorship to less experienced engineers/scientists regarding process/product/system improvements.
• Act as a subject matter expert in multiple processes and/or products.
• Advise on manufacturing operations instructions (MOIs).

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, or equivalent Engineering degree.
• 8–12 years of experience in research and development, product development, medical, or a related field.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.

Skills

• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.
• Ability to create and present presentations and/or technical papers to upper management, customers, external scientific publications, and/or conferences.
• Ability to lead in a project team environment.

Pay

The pay range for this position is $96,720 – $121,900 (FLSA: Exempt).