R&D Engineering Technologist
April 6, 2021
|By Sanjay Kucheria
Personal Attributes & Skills
- Engineering Change Orders and Functional Requirements
- Design control in a regulated industry
- PDM- Product documentation management system (example: Ignite)
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, interpersonal, and relationship building skills
- GDP (Good Documentation Practices)
- Strong computer skills, including usage of MS Office Suite; and CAD if applicable
- Ability to read and understand procedures, drawings, schematics and design requirements
- Knowledge and understanding of ECR software systems
- Ability to draft technical documents
- Strict attention to detail
- Must be able to work independently
- Proven success working with PDM systems for engineering groups
- Experience with technical writing including but not limited to product requirements documentation, and engineering change orders.
- Technical understanding in one or several technical areas is a plus
- Ability to manage confidential information with discretion
- Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Prior experience with Integrity, Microsoft Dev Ops, and Teamcenter are a plus
- Ability to interact professionally with all organizational levels
Scope & Responsibility
This position will assist in the creation, coordination, and processing of essential documentation through Product Lifecyle Management (PLM) systems. The individual in this position will, at a minimum, be capable of performing the following tasks:
- Assist in organizing and maintaining Design History Files (DHF) and technical files
- Drafting documentation necessary to complete each phase of a project
- Contributes to the completion of specific programs and projects
- Communicate with key stakeholders regarding Change Orders and Functional Requirements
- Works with a cross-functional project team(mechanical, electrical, systems, software, marketing, regulatory, quality)
- Provides input to the team and immediate supervisor in accordance with Company procedures to correct problems or deficiencies, recommendations, and implementation of changes where indicated and approved
- Compare the technical requirements and derive proposals for actions for related products
Education
- Associate’s Degree in technical field, with 4-7 years of experience in technical documentation required
- Bachelor’s Degree preferred