Sustaining R&D Engineer I/II

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Sustaining R&D Engineer I/II (Colorado Springs, CO)

Working under the oversight of experienced engineers, you will be a contributing member of a technical sustaining team improving and maintaining our released surgical products. 

Your role: 

• Responsible for changes to existing products given specific input requirements and constraints.

• Generating design documentation such as CAD models, drawings, BOM, test protocols, test reports, Design Input and Output documents, and Engineering Change Tasks.

• Producing prototypes for evaluation, development, and test, which may include assembly and limited machining.

• Working with vendors on component design, fabrication, and supplier-initiated change tasks.

• Developing and executing engineering studies, analyzes data, provides recommendations

You're the right fit if:  

• You’ve acquired 3+ years of experience in sustaining engineering or product development in medical devices (other regulated industries could be considered). A solid working knowledge of FDA Quality System Regulations and ISO 13485, and ISO 60601 would be beneficial.

• Your skills include proficiency in SolidWorks with the ability to create both solid models and finished drawings.  Additional proficiency in statistical analysis software, with Minitab preferred.

• You have a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering* with a solid understanding of mechanical systems and the fundamental toolset for mechanical design as well as strong technical writing skills. (*similar degrees could be considered). 

• You must be able to successfully perform the following minimum Physical, Cognitive and Environmental job requirements with or without accommodation for this position.  

• You must be able to read and understand drawings, schematics, and data.

How we work together:

We believe that we are better together than apart. For our office-based teams, this means working in-person at least 3 days per week. Onsite roles require full-time presence in the company’s facilities. Field roles are most effectively done outside of the company’s main facilities, generally at the customers’ or suppliers’ locations. 

This is an office-based role in Colorado Springs, CO. 

About Philips:

We are a health technology company. We built our entire company around the belief that every human matters, and we won't stop until everybody everywhere has access to the quality healthcare that we all deserve. Do the work of your life to help improve the lives of others.  

• Learn more about our business.  

• Discover our rich and exciting history.  

• Learn more about our purpose.  

• Learn more about our culture. 

Philips Transparency Details:  

The pay range for this position in CO is $70,000 to $110,000 

The actual base pay offered may vary within the posted ranges depending on multiple factors including job-related knowledge/skills, experience, business needs, geographical location, and internal equity.     

In addition, other compensation, such as an annual incentive bonus, sales commission or long-term incentives may be offered.  Employees are eligible to participate in our comprehensive Philips Total Rewards benefits program, which includes a generous PTO, 401k (up to 7% match), HSA (with company contribution), stock purchase plan, education reimbursement and much more.  Details about our benefits can be found here.   

At Philips, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top end of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each case.   

Additional Information:

• US work authorization is a precondition of employment. The company will not consider candidates who require sponsorship for a work-authorized visa, now or in the future. 

• Company relocation benefits will not be provided for this position.  For this position, you must reside in or within commuting distance to Colorado Springs, CO. 

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This requisition is expected to stay active for 45 days but may close earlier if a successful candidate is selected or business necessity dictates.  Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible to ensure consideration.

Philips is an Equal Employment and Opportunity Employer including Disability/Vets and maintains a drug-free workplace.