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Atricure, Inc. Senior Mechanical Engineer in Cincinnati, Ohio
AtriCure, Inc. provides innovative technologies for the treatment of Afib and related conditions. Afib affects more than 33 million people worldwide. Electrophysiologists and cardiothoracic surgeons around the globe use AtriCure technologies for the treatment of Afib and reduction of Afib related complications. AtriCure's Isolator® Synergy™ Ablation System is the first medical device to receive FDA approval for the treatment of persistent Afib. AtriCure's AtriClip® Left Atrial Appendage Exclusion System products are the most widely sold LAA management devices worldwide. AtriCure's Hybrid AF™ Therapy is a minimally invasive procedure that provides a lasting solution for long-standing persistent Afib patients. AtriCure's cryoICE cryoSPHERE® probe is cleared for temporary ablation of peripheral nerves to block pain, providing pain relief in cardiac and thoracic procedures. For more information, visit AtriCure.com or follow us on Twitter @AtriCure. POSITION SUMMARY: This position will contribute to the development of ablation products that treat atrial fibrillation, post operative pain, and/or Left Atrial Appendage (LAA) Exclusion System products. Job performance requires application of technical abilities, command of physics and mechanical engineering, healthcare practices and procedures, and a solid understanding of product development methodologies. Deliverable outputs include analysis, design, evaluation, production transfer, and documentation of products that meet medical and regulatory guidelines. The Senior Mechanical Engineer will play a technical leadership role in the context of multi-disciplinary teams under the direction of a project manager.. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITION: Work in a cooperative cross functional team environment to accomplish personal and team goals and objectives associated with development of innovative medical devices or innovative improvements to existing devices. Support and lead the technical development efforts of medical device projects including requirements development, mechanical design, testing, analysis, verification, and validation Develop component and product technical specifications including the integration and consideration of applicable standards and regulations Support the product development life cycle including needs assessment, Voice of the Customer, technology development, detail design & manufacturing systems development, regulatory requirements, and product verification / validation Develop an understanding of AtriCure devices with an eye for improvement and development projects. Generate work plans, and coordinate activities with product development teams Operate program management tools and documentation requirements of Medical Device Design Controls Perform Analytical modeling / analysis of new technologies in support of achieving product performance requirements Communicate with external suppliers of components, subassemblies and finished assemblies Generate and document intellectual property submissions Understand and practice GD&T and how to properly apply it to yield the desired fits between joining parts. Expertise in computer communication tools, ability to manage design research / development activities through the product life cycle, computer aided engineering tools (Solidworks, FEA software), scheduling (Microsoft project), project documentation, statistical analysis, and intellectual property generation. Perform mechanical analysis including Statics and Dynamics, Finite Element Modeling, and Material Properties Establish understanding of clinical procedures and techniques applicable to AtriCure products Develop and validate test methods Has a knowledge of manufacturing methods and capabilities including plastic injection molding, metal stamping, and metal machining, casting, stamping, forming, grinding, etc. Lea