Engineer II - Research and Development

Náplň práce, právomoci a zodpovednosti:

The role:

Engineer II – Research and Development provides Existing Product Development support, remediation activities performance, participates in Material change and Base Business projects as a team member on Site. This position focuses on development of design documentation and test-methods to verify the Product compliance with international standards and established company procedure.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and development of new or improvement of existing processes, systems, and process components
• Development of process specifications for new products and improved processes/products, ensuring the accurate completion of the required documentation to ensure transition of processes and design from R&D to manufacturing
• Preparation of prototyping lines and prototypes of product
• To perform laboratory tests at site in cooperation with Quality Management
• To ensure that design documentation is prepared according to required standards and established company procedures
• To Perform good and seamless communication, Global T&I, Global Marketing, Global and local Quality, Regulatory and Clinical as well as functions in Global and Local Manufacturing and Supply Chain
• To participate in Risk Assessments
• To update / create drawings in cooperation with Global R&D Engineering
• To create specification of products, raw materials, semi-finished goods etc.
• To develop test methods
• To perform the Design review of drawings / measurement / test methods etc.
• To initiate and perform shelf-life testing
• To initiate and perform biocompatibility testing (external contracting)
• To determine effects of (re)-sterilization
• To ensure compliance with the legislative and internal requirements of the EHS and to participate in the fulfillment of the company's targets in the EHS area

For Existing Product remediation purpose:

• To develop Product design Inputs/Outputs
• To perform Product design verification
• To perform Product design validation
• To perform Final Design Review
• To perform any other duties assigned by the immediate superior
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Authority

• R&D Approver / technical Approver
• R&D Owner Change Control Record (CCR´s)

Travel Requirements

• Position may involve travel up to 25% of the time, mostly within Europe but overseas travel is expected.(variable and project related) Most trips will include overnight travel

Working Conditions (Applicable local workplace laws and statutes should be included in the description of working conditions)

• Office based position with home office possibilities based on the local home office policy
• Flexible working hours

Special Factors

Supporting manufacturing trials may require working atypical hours, across multiple shifts, on weekends or on holidays.

Zamestnanecké výhody, benefity:

Employee perks, benefits:

• Annual global incentive plan-bonus.
• Large corporation with representation and manufacturing plants in the world.
• Stable employer for Michalovce city and its surroundings.
• Corporate culture – Underpinning everything we do are our values:

- Improve care

- Deliver results

- Grow together

- Own it

- Do what´s right

• Convatec Day – extra day off.
• Home office possibilities.
• Flexible working hours.
• Introduction program according to company standards.
• Development trainings.
• Career opportunities for internal employees.
• Referral bonus system.
• Recognition program.
• Meals in the amount of 0.44 Eur per one meal unit / day.
• Supplementary pension plan after the trial period with the employer's contribution.
• Social fund (various support and perks for employees).
• Free bus transport within Michalovce city.
• Various events / team building activities for employees.
• Various employee discounts by vendors within Michalovce city.

Working Conditions:

• Work in office environment, production centers and laboratory
• Availability to travel, international and national.

Informácie o výberovom konaní:
Note: Please send your CV only in English language.

Only candidates who meet our requirements will be invited for the interview. Data of not selected candidates will be deleted in compliance with GDPR and data protection law.
Information about personal data processing of job seekers is located on link: https://www.convatec.com/sk-sk/o-nas/kariera/

Požiadavky na zamestnanca:

Skills & Experience:

• Good analytical skills and technical knowledge in product development and especial in design, materials and processes
• Role open for recent Graduates who want to develop their skills.
• Proficient in computer systems such as Microsoft office, Microsoft Excel, Minitab (or equivalent) and Solid works (AutoCAD)
• Ability to communicate effectively in English
• Able to work independently though still be a team player
• Able to work cooperatively with other departments to achieve results

Desirable but not required:

• Experience within product / process development. 
• Experience in Product and/or process development in a highly regulated area such as Medical products, Pharmaceuticals, Food

Qualifications/Education:

• Bachelor of science in Engineering, Plastic, Mechanical or related field
• Analytical mind, technical and communicative skills
• Self-development through continuous learning and knowledge sharing
• General PC experience and specific experience in spreadsheets
• Statistical know-how and beneficial if experience into Statistics programs

Languages

• Speaking:             Yes                 English*
• Writing/Reading:   Yes                 English*

*additional languages as required or nice to have