Pioneering trusted medical solutions to improve the lives we touch: Convatec is a global medical products and technologies company, focused on solutions for the management of chronic conditions, with leading positions in advanced wound care, ostomy care, continence care, and infusion care. With around 10,000 colleagues, we provide our products and services in almost 100 countries, united by a promise to be forever caring. Our solutions provide a range of benefits, from infection prevention and protection of at-risk skin, to improved patient outcomes and reduced care costs. Group revenues in 2022 were over $2 billion. The company is a constituent of the FTSE 100 Index (LSE:CTEC). To learn more about Convatec, please visit http://www.convatecgroup.com
About the role:
As an R&D Engineer, you will be involved in developing and working with a diversity of physical test methods. Planning and coordinating tests in our laboratory in Osted near Roskilde, and partners within Global Convatec and external. Most of your time, you will be part of a project team in NPD.
As part of the NPD Team, you will have the responsibility for preparing, executing, and documentation of tests, performed on products from the early development stage to launch on the global market. This involves the development of test fixtures, qualification of equipment, validation, and transfer of test methods from design verification in R&D to verification in manufacturing sites in Osted and Reynosa, Mexico.
You will work in a dynamic team with international exposure in a multi-cultural organization. You will be part of an inclusive team of nine proficient Test Engineers constituting a diversity of qualifications two highly skilled Test Assistants, and a Student Assistant. You will report to the Associate Director of Medical Device Reliability in Infusion Care R&D, based in Denmark.
Key responsibilities:
Participate in product development projects, feasibility studies and alike.
Plan, develop, modify and validate fixtures, equipment and test methods including operator training.
Plan and coordinate test of new product designs for design verification and stability studies.
Transfer of test methods to manufacturing sites in Osted and Reynosa, when required.
Training and coaching of colleagues in new or changed test methods.
Carry out and review design verification documentation, e.g., design verification plan, protocol, report, and test method transfer, along with detailed equipment user instructions and test procedures.
Occasional participation in the processing of CAPA’s and NC’s, comprising root cause analysis, test method changes, documentation, and training.
About you
You will bring technical knowledge, skills, and experience in physical testing, statistical analysis, and documentation or alike to further proficient our MD Reliability and NPD teams. Experience with test method validation of physical, chemical and/or biological metrics, fluid flow, test and analysis automation, computer simulations or process improvement techniques like Lean Six Sigma will be an added value.
Besides having a solid physical testing and documentation foundation, you are a distinct team player with a holistic mindset. You utilize your good collaboration skills to work with Mechanical Development, Process Engineering, Manufacturing, QA/QC, and Regulative Affairs. You are pragmatic and operate with a sense of urgency to meet your deadlines. You enjoy a busy working day and can progress several tasks in parallel, thriving with evolving, changes and various tasks.
You understand the importance of good documentation practices and see the value in creating solid validation documentation of design verification, test methods and supporting documentation.
Qualification
Master’s or bachelor’s degree in engineering, physics, pharmacy, technical science, or similar technical diploma, with at least 3 years of relevant experience.
Experience in design verification, and validation of methods in the medical device industry, in accordance with EU ISO 13485, US 21CFR820, MDR, and MDSAP.
Knowledge of statistical analysis like ANOVA, T-test, GR&R, P/T ratio, DOE using SAS JMP, Minitab or alike.
Knowledge of Medical Device product development (Class II) will be an added value.
Knowledge of regulatory legislation and standards will be an added value.
You have excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and Danish.
Location:
The primary workplace is in Osted, Denmark. We offer a hybrid workspace, with the possibility of working out of our Søborg office or from home when it fits your tasks.
Travel requirements:
You can expect about 10 travel days annually.
About us
We offer you a position in a dynamic and global company with great benefits and flexibility for the employees and where the days are never the same. Convatec will provide you with challenges and development opportunities and the chance to influence your role. You will be a part of a great community where we all help and support each other – while continuously building on our competencies and network.
Interviews will be conducted continuously, so we encourage you to submit your application (in English) as soon as possible. In case of questions about the position, please contact Kim Schüsler, Associate Director of Medical Device Reliability in Infusion Care R&D, at cell phone +45 2926 5809. We look forward to hearing from you!
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