Senior Mechanical Engineer (Transducers) - Bothell, WA

FUJIFILM Sonosite, Inc. -- If you are looking for work that matters, you’ll find it at FUJIFILM Sonosite.  As the creator of point of care ultrasound, we dedicate every day to the innovation and development of imaging solutions that enable clinicians to provide improved healthcare in leading institutions, underserved populations and communities in crisis around the globe.  At FUJIFILM Sonosite, we are in the relentless pursuit of answers that allow our customers to be confident that they are making the best clinical decisions for any patient, anywhere, anytime.  Members of the FUJIFILM Sonosite team embody our company values: Go boldly, Stay curious, Passion fuels us, Respect each other, Own it and Act with integrity. Headquartered in Bothell, WA USA, FUJIFILM Sonosite is the proud recipient of numerous prestigious design awards and has in excess of 145 patents.  Our point of care ultrasound systems are sold in more than 100 countries.

FUJIFILM Sonosite, Inc. is the innovator and world leader in bedside and point-of-care ultrasound, and an industry leader in ultra-high frequency micro-ultrasound technology. Headquartered near Seattle, the company is represented by a global distribution network in over 100 countries. Sonosite’s portable, compact systems are expanding the use of ultrasound across the clinical spectrum by cost-effectively bringing high-performance ultrasound to the point of patient care. For more information, please visit www.sonosite.com.

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Summary: 

As a Senior Mechanical Engineer, you will play a key role in designing innovative ultrasound transducers in a fast-paced environment. This position demands a focus on high-performance products that flawlessly meet the needs of our users. You'll need a strong foundation in mechanical engineering principles, including Design for Excellence (DFX) methodologies, expertise in low to mid-volume manufacturing of intricate electro-acoustic devices, a deep knowledge of materials and their appropriate finishes, thermal management techniques, and the ability to design and implement specialized tooling and fixtures for precise manufacturing. You'll also be responsible for developing and implementing rigorous testing procedures to ensure product quality. You'll leverage your industry experience to provide technical project leadership and guidance. This includes performing physical and statistical analyses, reviewing design specifications to ensure that product requirements are clearly defined and met, analyzing acoustic performance and feedback data to inform design improvements for both mechanical and tooling components, and collaborating with the manufacturing team to translate design improvements into tangible benefits.

Essential Job Functions:

• Design and refinement of complex parts, assemblies, and tooling using SolidWorks.
• Use of analysis and simulation to optimize thermal and structural design solutions.
• Verification and documentation of the designs through confidence testing and performance demonstration.
• Leading technical projects by facilitating design reviews and successfully guiding them through a structured phase gate-process, ensuring timely transfer to our in-house manufacturing teams and adherence to quality standards.
• Develop injection molded housings and acoustic lensing design and methodology for various transducers. Design tooling jigs and fixtures for repeatable results in manufacturing. Lamination tooling and stack assembly tooling to support current and new transducer array architectures.
• Become a key resource in configuration management, bill of materials (BOM), and control of New Product Introduction (NPI) transducers and Sustaining projects using Oracle Agile PLM software and develop strategies for optimum implementation.
• Tracking daily progress of samples/experiments and providing accurate updates and creating/maintaining a central spreadsheet. Producing reports and assessments of tooling and/or fixture related improvements to yields and results in production and/or prototype environments.
• Improving the thermal efficiency of new and/or existing transducers.
• Maintaining the lab efficiency, test equipment and supplies in an orderly and professional manner.
• Responsible and accountable for carrying out the requirements of the company's quality management system.
• Interact with members of the Ultrasound Systems engineering or other associated groups as necessary for transducer related issues.

Knowledge and Experience:

• B.S. Mechanical engineering, M.S. or PhD in related engineering discipline preferred. 
• 7-10 years of product development experience, with at least five years designing electro-mechanical devices or a similar type of FDA regulated medical device strongly preferred. 
• Proven experience in leading technical projects using internal or external contract resources. 
• In-depth knowledge of mechanical tolerance analysis and Designed Experiment techniques. 
• Expert know-how with SolidWorks, with surfacing experience of hand-held products preferred. 
• Simulation experience using SolidWorks Simulation, ANSYS, Abaqus, or other software packages for thermal and structural/stress analysis. 
• Experience integrating compact mechanical assemblies that include electronics and adhesive sealed injection molded enclosures preferred. 
• Experience in thermal management of compact, highly integrated devices preferred. 

Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent problem-solving skills. 
• Excellent written and oral communication skills to a technical audience. 
• Self-driven, organized, and good with time management. 
• Project management skills. 
• Ability to thrive in a diverse, cross-functional environment. 
• Ability to lift 25 pounds, with or without accommodations. 
• Domestic and limited international travel may be required, < 10%. 

Salary and Benefits:

• $97,000 - $140,000 depending on experience + variable bonus opportunity (Compensation will vary based on skills, experience and location; it is not typical to be hired at or above the top of the salary range).  
• Insurance:
• Medical, Dental & Vision
• Life & Company paid Disability
• Retirement Plan (401k):
• 4% automatic Company contribution
• Fujifilm matches 50 cents for every dollar you contribute, up to 6% of your salary
• Paid Time Off:
• You can accrue up to three (3) weeks of PTO in your first year of employment
• PTO increases based on years of service
• Employee Choice Holidays:
• Four (4) additional paid days off, based on date of hire in the calendar year
• Paid Holidays:
• Eight (8) paid holidays per year

FUJIFILM Sonosite offers a fantastic compensation package, including benefits, and a 401k program.  Visit us today to learn more about our exciting technologies and how you can make a difference.  To apply and obtain further details regarding key responsibilities and experience requirements, check out our careers page at www.Sonosite.com/about/careers.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

FUJIFILM Sonosite is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law. 

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