R&D Engineer, Neurotechnology
In this position based in the Neuchâtel area, you will be part of their R&D team and report directly to the VP of R&D. Your main responsibilities will be to design and develop the next generation of their Nanodeep's SEEG electrodes and help bring them through the FDA approval, in collaboration with industrialization and production teams. You will also help them to improve existing generations of electrodes. As those devices are highly integrated and very demanding in terms of micromechanics, you will act as the technical expert to design new, best-in-class miniaturized medical devices. You will work independently but you will also instruct, supervise and mentor other future R&D engineers, striving for excellence for both the individuals and the team.
Main responsibilities
Main responsibilities
- Develop the next generation of SEEG electrodes, from feasibility to design freeze
- Bring innovation in technical problem-solving to meet or exceed product expectations
- Create new / non-existing knowledge to solve technical problems in order to meet or exceed product expectations
- Test, improve and optimize design to reach product specifications, ensure safety, performance and manufacturability
- Define micro-mechanical systems specifications, draw plans and contribute to associated testing plan
- Establish parts specifications, assembly instructions, production and testing processes
- Conduct the micro-mechanical systems risk analysis, both on design and process
- Collaborate with industrialization and production teams and help them to improve existing generations of electrodes
- Participate in manufacturing processes validation
- Partner closely with other team members to successfully bring prototypes to clinical study and FDA clearance
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