Principal Sustaining Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Salary : $150 - $160k + 15%

Anteris Technologies is a global structural heart company dedicated to revolutionizing cardiac care.With offices in Minneapolis, MN, US; Geneva, Switzerland; and Brisbane and Perth, Australia, we have a growing and inclusive team.

Our mission is to forge new frontiers in cardiac care by pioneering science-driven and measurable advancements to restore heart valve patients to healthy function. Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR) technologies were originally designed for older, high-risk patients. Today, younger, more active patients need a better solution that will not just open and close but restore healthy heart function. We seek to restore healthy blood flow patterns by creating the worlds first biomimetic TAVR valve, DurAVR THV. This cutting-edge valve, incorporating our proprietary ADAPT anti-calcification technology, is designed to mimic the natural function of a healthy heart valve.

The Principal Sustaining Engineer is a highly skilled and experienced technical leader responsible for supporting and improving existing products throughout their lifecycle. This role is pivotal in ensuring the continued performance, safety, and regulatory compliance of Anteris Technologies medical devices. The engineer will work cross-functionally with Quality, Manufacturing, Regulatory, Quality and other teams to drive product improvements, cost reductions, and design optimizations.

At Anteris Technologies, you'll be part of a team dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for patients with aortic stenosis through groundbreaking medical devices. Join us in our mission to revolutionize structural heart solutions.

Key Responsibilities :

• Lead sustaining engineering activities, including design modifications, process improvements, and component / material changes, ensuring product quality and reliability.
• Provide technical expertise to resolve product performance issues, field complaints, and non-conformances.
• Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) for product issues.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to assess and implement design changes, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Support manufacturing teams, both internal and contract manufacturing, in troubleshooting production issues and optimizing processes.
• Evaluate and qualify alternate materials, suppliers, and manufacturing processes to ensure continuity of supply and cost-effectiveness.
• Prepare and review technical documentation, including engineering change orders (ECOs), risk assessments, test protocols, and validation reports.
• Ensure compliance with medical device regulations (FDA, ISO 13485, MDR) and contribute to audits and regulatory submissions as needed.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to knowledge sharing within the R&D team.
• Stay updated on industry trends, emerging technologies, and regulatory changes to drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills, Knowledge, Experience, Qualifications

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Note : We may require proof of COVID-19 vaccination to comply with health institutions, state, local municipality, and / or travel regulations.

Anteris Technologies recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law. We have a clear vision : to be a place of belonging for all humans by promoting diversity, multiculturism and inclusion, as a goal and reflection across the organization. Diversity is more than a commitment - it is part of our mission to deliver the best structural heart products on a global scale.