Working Location: MINNESOTA, BROOKLYN PARK 

Workplace Flexibility: Hybrid

 

For more than 100 years, Olympus has focused on making people’s lives healthier, safer and more fulfilling. ​​

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Every day, we live by our philosophy, True to Life, by advancing medical technologies and elevating the standard of patient care so people everywhere can fulfill their desires, dreams, and lives.

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Our five Core Values empower us to achieve Our Purpose: 

 

Patient Focus, Integrity, Innovation, Impact and Empathy. 

 

Learn more about Life at Olympus.

 

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Job Description

The Engineer II on the Sustaining Engineering team is responsible for supporting all aspects of Sustaining Engineering efforts, including supporting project definition activities, leading/supporting verification and validation efforts, and overseeing implementation. In particular, it will be the responsibility of the Engineer II to advance technical efforts, while proactively identifying potential issues, to achieve a timely launch of high quality / reliable product. He or she must have a working knowledge medical device design control requirement, be able to technically contribute to the project team, and work collaboratively across the organization to ensure an effective implementation of the improvement, solution, or line extension. As the Engineer II will contribute to Design History Files, maintaining detailed documentation throughout all phases of the project is essential.

Job Duties Contributes to product development projects and/or technology development efforts. Contributes to all aspects of sustaining project/line extension efforts, including: project definition and project planning activities, issue / failure mode evaluation and identification, solution & prototyping activities, product design documentation updates, support of technical risk management documentation, verification testing strategy definition, testing and reporting, design validation studies (if necessary), design reviews, and supports the compilation of documents to enable regulatory submissions (if necessary). Develops engineering solutions and collaborates with Olympus Patent Attorneys as needed. Supports efforts to evaluate design solutions which will meet product/performance requirements, cost targets, and manufacturability requirements. Authors product verification testing protocols and reports and ensures products meet/exceed established specifications. Employs statistical techniques to establish exceptional product quality, reliability, and robustness. Supports in ensuring product and performance specifications are appropriate and accurate. Supports internal and external suppliers and manufacturers as needed. Including external design and/or development partners. Supports engineering leadership as required. All additional duties as directed. Job Qualifications

Required:

Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Biomedical or equivalent preferred). Minimum 2 years of experience with BS or 0 years with MS. Must have working knowledge of ISO14971, IEC60601, GMP and other standards as they relate to the design and manufacture of medical devices. Experience in Medical Device development and/or sustaining engineering efforts utilizing a stage-gate process. 

 

Preferred:

Experience in handheld electro-mechanical devices is preferred. Capable of creation of design control deliverables and input to the Design History file either independently or under the guidance of the project technical lead. Proficient in Microsoft Windows Office applications including MS Outlook, MS PowerPoint, MS Project, Visio, etc. Knowledge of software lifecycle management in compliance to EN62304. Experience problem solving system design issues (e.g., electromagnetic compatibility). Must be able to solve technical challenges and use good judgement in making timely decisions. Must be able to collaborate effectively with others, works well within cross-functional teams and across multiple sites, as applicable. Must be able to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing. Comfortable presenting information to team members and stakeholders. Must be able to work in a professional open-space environment without distracting others. Must have a positive attitude and be capable of accomplishing efforts in a timely manner and with high quality.

Why join Olympus?

 

We offer a holistic employee experience supporting personal and professional well-being through meaningful work, equitable offerings, and a connected culture.

 

Equitable Offerings you can count on:

 

Competitive salaries, annual bonus and 401(k)* with company match

Comprehensive medical, dental, vision coverage effective on start date

24/7 Employee Assistance Program

Free live and on-demand Wellbeing Programs

Generous Paid Vacation and Sick Time

Paid Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance*

12 Paid Holidays

On-Site Child Daycare, Café, Fitness Center**

 

Connected Culture you can embrace:

 

Work-life integrated culture that supports an employee centric mindset

Offers onsite, hybrid and field work environments

Paid volunteering and charitable donation/match programs

Diversity Equity & Inclusion Initiatives including Employee Resource Groups

Dedicated Training Resources and Learning & Development Programs

Paid Educational Assistance

 

*US Only

 

**Center Valley, PA and Westborough, MA

 

 

Are you ready to be a part of our team?

 

Learn more about our benefit and incentives.

 

        

 

At Olympus, we are committed to Our Purpose of making people’s lives healthier, safer and more fulfilling. As a global medical technology company, we partner with healthcare professionals to provide best-in-class solutions and services for early detection, diagnosis and minimally invasive treatment, aiming to improve patient outcomes by elevating the standard of care in targeted disease states. 

 

For more than 100 years, Olympus has pursued a goal of contributing to society by producing products designed with the purpose of delivering optimal outcomes for its customers around the world.

 

Headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, Olympus employs more than 31,000 employees worldwide in nearly 40 countries and regions. Olympus Corporation of the Americas, a wholly owned subsidiary of Olympus Corporation, is headquartered in Center Valley, Pennsylvania, USA, and employs more than 5,200 employees throughout locations in North and South America.  For more information, visit www.olympusamerica.com.

 

Olympus is dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace

 

We recognize diversity in people, views and lifestyle choices and emphasize the importance of inclusion and mutual respect. We strive to continue to foster empathy and unity in the workplace so that our employees can fully contribute and thrive.

 

Let’s realize your potential, together.

 

It is the policy of Olympus to extend equal employment and advancement opportunity to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, national origin (including language use restrictions), citizenship status, religious creed (including dress and grooming practices), age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth and/or breastfeeding), gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, marital status, disability (physical or mental) and/or a medical condition, genetic information, ancestry, veteran status or service in the uniformed services, and any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

 

Applicants with Disabilities:

 

As a Federal Contractor, Olympus is committed to ensuring our hiring process is accessible to everyone. If you need an accommodation in order to complete the application or hiring process, please contact Olympus via email at OCAAccommodations@olympus.com. If your disability impairs your ability to email, you may call our HR Compliance Manager at 1-888-Olympus (1-888-659-6787).

 

Posting Notes: || United States (US) || Minnesota (US-MN) || Brooklyn Park || Research and Development