R&D Engineer

The role:
Infusion care (IC) Engineer II – Research and Development is a member of global R&D team with responsibility for Product development of Infusion Care products and their Life Cycle Management.
Key Responsibilities:
Design and development of new products, components, materials or improvement of existing products, components or materials in accordance with customer requests and in compliance with actual regulatory demands following valid SOPs for Design Control
Perform changes on existing products, components and materials following SOPs for change control process
Makes decisions for design verification / validation plans and prepares adequate documentation
Injection molding component remediation:
Review of current drawing for molding components and reevaluation of critical dimensions
Decision about tolerances on the base of Tolerance Stack Up analysis
3D models update
Review and approval of injection molding validation documentation
Performs technical assessment and provides technical support needed for decision of design related tasks
Creates, updates, reviews and approves documents related to design control process and risk management where R&D involvement is needed
Participates in projects to introduce new products or new changes on current products where R&D tasks have to be covered
Participates for CAPA and NC investigations and provide technical assessment for design related issues and improvements
Take ownership for investigation of root cause of issues associated with product design and for implementation of corrective or preventive actions following all relevant QMS principles and documents
Cooperation and collaboration with all team members in cross-functional teams
Follows all CvT standard for values and behaviors
Ensures compliance of all activities needed for product development or product changes with appropriate CvT standards and procedures
Follows all CvT internal standards for EHS
Ensures that work and task outputs are delivered at the required level and on time
Continuously develops and improves the skills and experiences needed job execution
Authority (if applicable):
The Job Holder has authority to:
Review, approval / rejection of all documents where R&D involvement is needed and where higher level of Authority is not required
Make decision for product design development and product design changes
Make recommendation for appropriate action in case of product design related issues
Skills & Experience:
Technical work-base experience
Logical thinking
Good communication skills
Good Time management
Team work experience
3D CAD – Parts and Assemblies and simulation - experience
2D Documentation – experienced
Injection molding process knowledge
Tolerance stack-up analysis – experienced
Advantage:
Plastic materials and polymers, their properties and usage for manufacturing - experienced
Design for injection molding and assembling process – experienced
Statistical techniques – experienced
Project management
Qualifications/Education:
University, technical degree or Science degree (physic or chemistry) preferred
Design Control in accordance with EU ISO 13485 & US 21CFR820 Quality Systems for Medical Devices preferred
Educated in CvT internal design control, change control, risk management and another applicable SOP’s and WI’s
Languages
Speaking: Yes English
Writing/Reading: Yes English
Working Conditions (Applicable local workplace laws and statutes should be included in the description of working conditions)
Remote position
Flexible working hours accordance with the local policy
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About Convatec
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 over 10,000 colleagues, we provide products and services in around 90 countries, united by a promise to be forever caring. Our solutions provide a range of benefits, from infection prevention, treatment for hard to heal wounds, at-risk skin and ulcerated tissue to supporting debilitating conditions, improved patient outcomes and reduced care costs. Convatec's revenues in 2025 were over $2 billion. The company is a constituent of the FTSE 100 Index (LSE:CTEC). To learn more please visit: http://www.convatecgroup.com.

Work arrangement
Yes