SENIOR MECHANICAL ENGINEER

Overview :

Senior Mechanical Engineer (Transducers) - Bothell, WA

FUJIFILM Sonosite, Inc. If you are looking for work that matters, youll find it at FUJIFILM Sonosite. As the creator of point of care ultrasound, we dedicate every day to the innovation and development of imaging solutions that enable clinicians to provide improved healthcare in leading institutions, underserved populations and communities in crisis around the globe.

At FUJIFILM Sonosite, we are in the relentless pursuit of answers that allow our customers to be confident that they are making the best clinical decisions for any patient, anywhere, anytime.

Members of the FUJIFILM Sonosite team embody our company values : Go boldly, Stay curious, Passion fuels us, Respect each other, Own it and Act with integrity.

Headquartered in Bothell, WA USA, FUJIFILM Sonosite is the proud recipient of numerous prestigious design awards and has in excess of 145 patents.

Our point of care ultrasound systems are sold in more than 100 countries.

External US : Summary :

Summary :

The Senior Mechanical Engineer will be responsible for planning and executing technical projects consisting of the design, fabrication, modification, and evaluation of components involving both mechanical and electro-mechanical devices culminating in high performance, innovative transducers.

Conduct independent technical investigations utilizing a wide variety of mechanical engineering principles in the origination or modification of material, component or process specifications and requirements.

Prepare design specifications, analyses and recommendations for presentation and approval. Lead and / or collaborate with other groups / team members to meet schedule & project demands.

The position requires strong technical aptitude including but not limited to DFX methodologies, low to mid volume mfg. of intricate electro-acoustic devices, materials and finishes, thermal efficiency, tooling / jig / fixture design and implementation, test and inspection techniques.

The successful candidate will draw upon industry experience to provide technical guidance, perform physical and statistical analysis, review component and product design specs, analyze acoustic performance and feedback data into both mechanical and tooling advancements for measurable benefits realized both within Engineering as well as on the manufacturing floor.

Essential Job Functions :

Develop NPI packaging methods, such as inj. molded housings, lensing design and methodology for various transducers, as well as supporting tooling jigs and fixtures for repeatable results.

Lamination tooling and stack assembly tooling to support current and new architectures.

• Become a key resource in configuration management and control of NPI and Sustaining projects using Agile and develop strategies for optimum implementation.
• Improving the thermal efficiency of new and / or existing transducers.
• Tracking daily progress of samples / experiments and providing accurate updates and creating / maintaining a central spreadsheet.

Producing reports and assessments of tooling and / or fixture related improvements to yields and results in production and / or prototype environments.

• Maintaining the lab efficiency, test equipment and supplies in an orderly and professional manner.
• Responsible and accountable for carrying out the requirements of the company's quality system.
• Interact with members of the Ultrasound Systems engineering or other associated groups as necessary for transducer related issues.

Knowledge and Experience :

• B.S. Mechanical engineering, M.S. or PhD in related engineering discipline preferred.
• Seven or more years of product development experience, with at least five years designing electro-mechanical devices or a similar type FDA regulated medical device strongly preferred.
• In-depth knowledge of mechanical tolerance analysis and Designed Experiment Techniques.
• Design of assemblies, including surface modeling, of injection molded parts (using internal or external contract design resources) on at least two electronics products that successfully reached production.
• Expert know-how with SolidWorks.
• High level thermal modeling experience, such as COSMOS or other FEA SW.
• Experience in thermal management of compact, highly integrated devices a plus

Skills / Abilities :

• Must be able to work in a fast-paced, small team environment under minimal supervision.
• Excellent written and oral communications skills, ability to drive design improvements.
• Ability to lift 25lbs with or without accommodations.
• Domestic and limited international travel required,

Salary and Benefits :

• $97,000 - $130,000 depending on experience + variable bonus opportunity
• Insurance :
• Medical, Dental & Vision
• Life & Company paid Disability
• Retirement Plan (401k) :
• 4% automatic Company contribution
• Fujifilm matches 50 cents for every dollar you contribute, up to 6% of your salary
• Paid Time Off :
• You can accrue up to three (3) weeks of PTO in your first year of employment
• PTO increases based on years of service
• Employee Choice Holidays :
• Four (4) additional paid days off, based on date of hire in the calendar year
• Paid Holidays :
• Eight (8) paid holidays per year

FUJIFILM Sonosite offers a fantastic compensation package, including benefits, and a 401k program. Visit us today to learn more about our exciting technologies and how you can make a difference.

To apply and obtain further details regarding key responsibilities and experience requirements, check out our careers page at www.

Sonosite.com / about / careers .

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

FUJIFILM Sonosite is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Americans with Disabilities Act

In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act, should you have a disability that requires assistance and / or reasonable accommodation with the job application process, please contact the Human Resources department via phone at 425-951-1200, or via e-mail at ffss-hr@fujifilm.

com . Additionally, the affirmative program / plan is available for review upon formal request by employees and applicants for employment in the Human Resources office during regular office hours.

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In the event a candidate who was submitted outside of the FUJIFILM agency engagement process is hired, no fee or payment of any kind will be paid.

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