R & D Engineer 1 CR (Temporary 12 months)

Hologic

Hologic

Alajuela Province, Costa Rica
Posted on Jan 9, 2025
  • Education / Educación: University level: A Bachelor of Engineering degree (Preferably mechanical or electromechanical engineering)

  • Specialized Knowledge (Desirable) / Conocimiento especializado (preferible):
    • Competency in statistical analysis and tools (Minitab preferred)
    • Proficiency using CAD tools (SolidWorks preferred)
    • Familiar with Good Laboratory Practices and QSR (Quality Systems Regulations
    • Knowledge of plastic/metals processing
    • Knowledge in Tolerance Analysis Stack Up

  • Languages ​​required for the position (Desirable) / Idiomas requeridos para el puesto (preferible): Spanish/English

Computer tools and knowledge level required (Desirable) / Herramientas informáticas y nivel de conocimiento requerido:

  • Basic Skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Power Point and other office software programs.
  • Knowledge using CAD tools (SolidWorks).

  • Qualifications / Cualificaciones:
    • Customer Focus
    • Problem Solving
    • Informing
    • Drive for Results

  • Summary of Duties and Responsibilities / Resumen de funciones y responsabilidades:
    • Supports research, design and development projects including creating tooling and fixtures to meet product and process development needs. The R&D Engineer 1 performs a variety of duties that require creativity and innovation.
    • Assume technical role on a cross-functional team on new products, design changes, process changes, design for manufacturability, and product enhancements including related testing, tooling and fixtures.
    • Propose solutions to design, process, and quality issues through the application of engineering principles, analysis, and empirical methods.
    • Act a liaison between R&D New Product and Manufacturing Engineering.
    • Create and maintain accurate documentation of prototype concepts, tooling, drawings and shop orders in coordination with the Quality Assurance and manufacturing functions.
    • Support prototype and pilot production of new products, product changes, and enhancements in coordination with the Manufacturing and Quality Control functions.
    • Troubleshoot process and component issues to support process implementation.
    • Propose designs of prototype fixtures and establish methods to support design verification activities.
    • Execute test methods, generate protocols and complete reports for design verification, and design validation; support process validation activities.
    • Execute and create Protocols and laboratory notebook studies.
    • Create modeling components and assemblies in CAD and create detailed drawings.
    • Coordinate work with outside vendors and internal personnel including material procurement and testing.
    • Provide maintenance of Design History File Documentation per FDA requirements.