R&D Engineer; Sustaining

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West Valley City, UT, US

4 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $75,000.00 To $95,000.00 Annually

Our mission is to save lives. Scientia Vascular is a leading innovator and manufacturer of endovascular medical devices. We use micromachining and microfabrication processes to manufacture products that provide physicians with enhanced performance for optimal outcomes for their patients.

Responsible for the design and development of innovative medical devices. The Engineer will contribute to cross‑functional development teams through product design, research investigations, verification and validation testing, process development, and preparation of specifications and design control documentation. This position will work under general direction and have latitude in determining how to solve problems.

• Responsible for medical design and development, including new products as well as product changes/enhancements
• Fully participates in and successfully contributes to project teams typically including the following activities: product design and development, test and selection of materials, research investigations (animal and bench studies), preparation of specifications, process development and capability studies, design verification and report preparation, and design control documentation
• Works independently to plan and schedule own activities necessary to meet timelines
• Contributes to intellectual property position of company by inventing concepts and designs for new products/processes and submitting idea disclosures
• Creates prototypes from design concepts. Turns concepts into fully functional products
• Performs troubleshooting on new products/process problems as related to design, material, or process
• Designs and coordinates standard engineering tests and experiments
• Designs, procures, and fabricates tooling and fixtures
• Completes verification and validation testing, including animal studies as needed
• Prepares accurate and thorough test reports/documentation to communicate results to technical community and support regulatory submissions
• Comply with applicable FDA and international regulatory laws and standards
• Maintains a comprehensive and accurate laboratory notebook, document concepts, designs, drawings, and processes
• May train and/or provide work direction to technicians
• Works cooperatively with process development, quality, manufacturing, regulatory, clinical, and marketing to ensure project success
• Contributes to the creation of high-quality design control deliverables
• Provides engineering and technical support of products in the field, which will include travel to cases
• Provide support in the resolution of product complaints and/or product issues
• Other duties as assigned with or without accommodation

• BS in Engineering
• 1+ years' experience in the medical device industry
• Medical design and development experience
• Experience launching medical devices
• Hands‑on ability to make medical device prototypes
• Experience with medical device design controls
• Statistical analysis of various types of data
• 3D modeling (Solid Works)
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel and Word

• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays
• 401k Plan (with a generous employer match)
• Life Insurance (company paid)
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance (company paid)
• Subscription to
• Employee Assistance Program
• An environment of belonging where everyone can thrive

The Scientia Vascular culture is centered on the principals of equal opportunity for all employees. Consistent with our culture, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, family status, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status, or any other non‑merit based or legally protected grounds.