At A-dec, we do more than create the highest quality products and services for the dental industry; we strive to deliver a superior employment experience for each of our team members. With an environment that encourages and assists each person in developing to their highest potential, a career at A-dec is incredibly rewarding.
Overview
This position is responsible for ensuring safety, performance, and regulatory requirements applicable to A-dec products are met for global markets. Primary responsibilities include performing internal regulatory safety testing and collaboration with product development team members and external regulatory bodies requiring independent judgement and a moderate technical understanding of the applicable regulatory requirements.
JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Drives progress against objectives and through timely completion of assigned work. Ensures the accomplishment of these objectives through effective communication and teamwork.
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Develops, maintains, and applies technical knowledge and techniques to engineering problems.
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Ensures the value of engineering solutions for products through creative design and by applying upto-date design solutions, techniques, approaches, methods, and technology.
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Develops value-added engineering solutions by creating component drawings and specifications, PCB design schematics and layouts, simulation models, and mockups/prototypes; facilitates the evaluation of design solutions by management, technical groups, manufacturing, marketing, and end-users.
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Ensures reliable and robust design solutions by conducting and/or participating in design analysis and testing, including participation in and interpretation of regulatory compliance testing such as electromagnetic compatibility and ESD. Ensures adherence to medical device standards.
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Creates and maintains proper documentation and design files per internal processes. Ensures up-to-date project records that meet both internal and external requirements and regulations.
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Ensures efficient and effective design activity by directing the work of technicians and others, and by working with development and technical support groups on projects.
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Maintains knowledge of market and competitor products. Studies competitive product and customer practices and identifies customer needs.
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Contributes to the advancement of product designs and awareness of recent innovations by continuing education, reading, participating in engineering organizations, and by developing and maintaining a professional network outside the company.
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Contributes to an environment of self-sustaining, continuous improvement consistent with corporate objectives by participating in activities designed to improve throughput times and eliminating waste in a manner that is measurable and provides value to the product and/or service that is delivered.
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Collaborates across cross-functional teams to understand design constraints and develops viable solutions. Demonstrates teamwork ability while working with mechanical, clinical, software, and manufacturing engineers, product managers, industrial designers, and other product stakeholders.
Physical Requirements:
Ability to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise maneuver up to 35 pounds with or without assistance on a routine basis. Must have manual hand dexterity to grasp, operate tools and equipment repetitively. Able to walk, stand, sit, bend, reach, and occasionally kneel, climb steps, and twist throughout an entire shift. Some areas may be exposed to chemicals, noise, vibration and /or dust, and require the use of appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE); such as, but not limited to safety glasses, hearing protection, foot protection, etc.
Disclaimer
This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not to be construed as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. A-dec reserves the right to assign job duties and days and hours of work based on factors such as workload requirements, staffing levels, and customer demands.
At A-dec, we value our people and show it by prioritizing an inclusive culture, total well-being, and opportunities for learning and career advancement.
A background check and screen for the illegal use of drugs is required.
A-dec is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. In addition, A-dec will not discriminate against applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another. *VEVRAA Federal Contractor”
A-dec is interested in qualified candidates authorized to work in the United States for US-based positions. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas.