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Olympus Corporation of the Americas Senior Equipment Engineer in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota
Working Location: Minnesota, Duluth; Minnesota, Maple Grove; Minnesota, Minneapolis; Minnesota, St. Paul
Workplace Flexibility: Onsite
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Olympus, a leading medical technology company, has focused on making people’s lives better for over 100 years.
Our Purpose is to make people’s lives healthier, safer, and more fulfilling.
Our Core Values are reflected in all we do: Integrity – Empathy – Agility – Unity – Long-Term View
We deliver on our purpose and our core values by staying True to Life.
Job Description
The position holder is responsible for the operations equipment engineering for Single Use Endoscopes (SUE) products.
The engineer develops and improves equipment requirements, designs, and specifications inclusive of mechanical, electrical hardware, and control systems as needed according to product and process requirements which have overall equipment effectiveness that enables efficient and effective manufacturing.
Job Duties
Own the full cycle of equipment development activities including requirements, equipment specifications, hardware and software design, build, debugging, acceptance and qualification, and support using a combination of internal and external resources.
Ensure robust, accurate, and complete documentation supporting elements of the development and build process.
Develop and deliver project status reports, proactively identifying, resolving, and presenting any issues that may impact the team’s ability to meet key goals
Responsible for the development and validation of capable production processes that meet operational objectives.
Evaluate the manufacturing processes in partnership with industrial and manufacturing engineering to ensure processes and equipment are safe and ergonomically acceptable.
Evaluate the manufacturing processes in partnership with industrial and manufacturing engineering to identify the optimal equipment solution for each process with the correct level of reliability, precision, automation, and control in accordance with process and product risk profiles, manufacturing requirements, and cost elements.
All Other Essential Duties as directed.
Job Qualifications
Required:
B.S. degree in Engineering or equivalent.
Exceptions to the criteria may be allowed for candidates that meet combinations of criteria or have additional exceptional skill sets.
Minimum of 5 years' experience with BS of industry experience with a proven track record of successful product development within a regulated product development environment, or minimum of 4 years' experience with MS or MBA or 2 years with PhD.
Experience working in a multidisciplinary team setting bringing new equipment from conception through and beyond.
Expertise with the development of complex and precision mechanical or opto-mechanical test equipment.
Experience in test method and equipment qualification.
Other Considerations (travel/hours availability, etc.): Travel up to 25% mostly Domestic.
Preferred:
Demonstrated ability of delivering effective and reliable equipment from an overall equipment effectiveness perspective.
Strong documentation abilities to clearly and thoroughly document requirements, specifications, and test protocols.
Strong engineering problem solving capabilities. Ability to systematically diagnose problems and deliver appropriate solutions.
Advanced knowledge of core engineering tools. For example: Mechanical design, electrical schematics, OEE, Risk Analysis, process mapping, programming and logic.
Why join Olympus?
Here, people matter—our health, our happiness, and our lives.
Competitive salaries, annual bonus and 401(k)* with company match
Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Visions coverage effective on start date
24/7 Employee Assistance Program
Free virtual live and on-demand wellness classes
Work-life balance supportive culture with hybrid and remote roles
12 Paid Holidays
Educational Assistance
Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance
Volunteering and charitable donation match programs
Diversity & Inclusion Programs including Colleague Affinity Networks
On-Site Child Daycare, Café, Fitness Center**
*US Only
**Limited locations
We care about your health and financial well-being and offer the resources you need to feel vital, confident and ready for wherever life takes you. Learn more about our benefit offerings at https://www.olympusamerica.com/careers/benefits-perks .
About us:
Our Medical business uses innovative capabilities in medical technology, therapeutic intervention, and precision manufacturing to help healthcare professionals deliver diagnostic, therapeutic, and minimally invasive procedures to improve clinical outcomes, reduce costs, and enhance the quality of life for patients and their safety.
Headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, Olympus employs more than 31,000 employees worldwide in nearly 40 countries and regions. Olympus Corporation of the Americas, a wholly owned subsidiary of Olympus Corporation, is headquartered in Center Valley, Pennsylvania, USA, and employs more than 5,200 employees throughout locations in North and South America. For more information, visit www.olympusamerica.com .
Olympus is dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace
We recognize diversity in people, views and lifestyle choices and emphasize the importance of inclusion and mutual respect. We strive to continue to foster empathy and unity in the workplace so that our employees can fully contribute and thrive.
Let’s realize your potential, together.
It is the policy of Olympus to extend equal employment and advancement opportunity to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, national origin (including language use restrictions), citizenship status, religious creed (including dress and grooming practices), age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth and/or breastfeeding), gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, marital status, disability (physical or mental) and/or a medical condition, genetic information, ancestry, veteran status or service in the uniformed services, and any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.
Applicants with Disabilities: As a Federal Contractor, Olympus is committed to ensuring our hiring process is accessible to everyone. If you need an accommodation in order to complete the application or hiring process, please contact Olympus via email at OCAAccommodations@olympus.com. If your disability impairs your ability to email, you may call our HR Compliance Manager at 1-888-Olympus (1-888-659-6787).
Posting Notes: || United States (US) || Minnesota (US-MN) || Brooklyn Park || Manufacturing & Repair