Senior Mechanical Vision Engineer - ReqCode 502501

Primary Function:

This job exists to conceptualize, design, develop, and support the development of new vision products within ISI's Product Engineering group from image acquisition to display, with emphasis on mechanical design
Roles and Responsibilities
This position has responsibility and authority for:

* Design selected mechanical system elements to support ISI's development of new vision related products in the image acquisition (cameras & other sensors) and display fields
* Conduct detailed prototype design, test, and iteration
* Validate designs using empirical and analytical methods
* Collaborate with ISI product marketing, clinical, and engineering teams to determine design requirements of image systems
* Manage third-party development partners from source selection through specification, design, integration, verification, and design transfer to manufacturing
* Develop metrics, protocols and test fixtures for qualifying vision system designs
* Shepherd vision system projects through the design control process (design specification, design review, risk analysis, etc.), and support New Product Introduction personnel in initial builds (procurement, assembly, troubleshooting)
* Assist with production difficulties involving vision system components
* Act as a consulting engineer to sister groups with mechanical system design needs which involve vision components such as optics, cameras, and displays

Competency Requirements
Competency is based on: education, training, skills and experience. In order to adequately perform the responsibilities of this position the individual must:

* Bachelors' Degree in mechanical engineering, or commensurate experience; Master's degree preferred
* Demonstrated exceptional proficiency at robust, professional vision system designs. At least eight to ten (8-10) years of medical device design experience strongly preferred
* Proficiency in SolidWorks, with familiarity in ProE a plus
* Experience with applied mechanical analysis such as thermal and FEA
* Knowledge of precision mechanics, optical mounts, electro-mechanical actuators, and fixtures
* Comfortable making complex, multidisciplinary tradeoff recommendations in the face of incomplete information typical to new product development
* Proficiency in all phases of the development lifecycle including design, implementation, verification, validations, and transfer to manufacturing
* Experience designing systems which involve human factors and / or human vision
* Demonstrated history of products reaching the marketplace
* Exceptional verbal and written communication skills including regulatory required documentation
* Experience selecting and managing OEM partners
* Familiarity with ISO requirements and GMP guidelines a plus. Experiences with medical device design control a strong plus
* Familiarity with the optical design process and optical design software packages such as Zemax a plus