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Senior Equipment Engineer

PROCEPT BioRobotics
Full-time
On-site
San Jose, California, United States
$130,000 - $154,000 USD yearly
Company Overview
Embark on an enriching journey with PROCEPT BioRobotics, where our vision, mission, and values guide everything we do as a company. We are committed to revolutionizing treatment for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH, otherwise known as prostate gland enlargement) through innovation in surgical robotics. As our company succeeds and grows, we improve the quality of life of patients, provide more effective treatment options for surgeons, uphold the trust of our shareholders. That starts with a commitment to our People with a focus on creating an evolving landscape for your career, brimming with transformative opportunities that provide continuous career growth opportunities.

The Opportunity That Awaits You:
As we continue to grow and streamline our manufacturing operations in parallel to multiple R&D projects in development, Procept now needs to hire an Equipment Engineer who can bring their hands on and project management expertise as well as their extensive capital equipment know-how to the company.  The Equipment Engineer will take ownership of internal and contract manufacturing processes in development by R&D and will bring strong continuous improvement experience and leadership competencies to drive initial quality, delivery, and cost considerations into a pilot line with scalability to meet the needs of the current manufacturing line.  This will also include reviews of current capabilities, establishing new processes and assessing the improvements of these new processes.  She/He will partner with the R&D and Process Development teams on multiple projects to transfer manufacturing processes into production. While being a dedicated R&D resource this position will heavily interact with the Operations Sr. Manager, Equipment Engineering to ensure that low volume pilot manufacturing fixtures are scalable to meet the high throughput requirements of the production floor as the project ramps to production. 

What Your Day-To-Day Will Involve:

    • Complexity and Problem Solving:
      • Problem-solving: This position will work on problems of diverse scope where analysis of information requires evaluation of identifiable factors by identifying and resolving technical issues that arise during the design and testing phases. This may involve troubleshooting equipment malfunctions, optimizing automation processes, or improving system reliability.
      Continuous Improvement: This position will create solutions based on limited information and precedent and adapts existing approaches to resolve issues. Uses evaluation, judgment, and interpretation to select right course of action. Continuously seeking opportunities to improve the efficiency, reliability, and safety of equipment and automation systems through innovation and iteration.
      Risk Management: This position will conduct risk assessments to identify potential hazards associated with equipment and automation designs and implementing measures to mitigate these risks.
    • Collaboration and Interaction:
      • Collaboration: This position will work closely with other engineers, including R&D Engineers, manufacturing engineers, electrical engineers, and software engineers, to integrate different components into the design and ensure compatibility.
      Training and Support: This position will develop and provide training and technical support to manufacturing personnel or end-users to ensure proper operation and maintenance of equipment and automation systems.
      Project Management: This position will manage projects related to equipment or automation design, including setting timelines, allocating resources, and tracking progress to ensure timely delivery of deliverables.
      Outside Suppliers: This position will develop industry relationships with key suppliers to Design, build or procure improved fixtures, tooling, or equipment to increase quality, reliability, capacity, and yield.
      Write test protocols, preform tests to fully characterize new equipment or processes utilizing DOE methodology or other statistically sound methods, then write completion reports.
    • Other:  This position will perform process capability assessments and establish methods to control process output for key equipment and processes.

The Qualifications We Need You to Possess

    • BS in an Engineering discipline such as mechanical or electrical engineering with a minimum of five years’ experience or an MS in Engineering with a minimum of three years’ experience.
    • Experience supporting equipment engineering in a medical device manufacturing or capital equipment manufacturing environment in a similarly regulated industry.
    • Experience working in a structured design process such as ISO9000 or FDA QSR, knowledge of regulatory approval process and requirements.
    • Working knowledge of design control and cGMP requirements for medical device manufacturing per FDA QSR and ISO13485-2003 or ISO9001and EN46001.
    • Proficiency with CAD software (SolidWorks preferred).
    • Excellent computer skills with specific skills in Microsoft Office.
    • Complete Knowledge and Understanding of Equipment and tooling design: You should demonstrate comprehensive knowledge and deep understanding of your area of specialization, including principles and practices within equipment design. Strong understanding of machine design.
    • Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills: You should be capable of assessing unusual circumstances using sophisticated analytical techniques. This involves identifying the root cause of problems and applying advanced problem-solving methodologies to resolve them effectively.
    • Creativity and Innovation: You should be able to resolve a wide range of issues creatively, suggesting variations in approach when necessary. This implies the ability to think outside the box and propose innovative solutions to complex problems.
    • Autonomy and Responsibility: At this position, you should be capable of working independently, taking ownership of projects, and making sound decisions without constant supervision and be able to assess and address a wide range of issues autonomously.
    • Continuous Learning and Improvement: You should exhibit a commitment to continuous learning and improvement within their field. This involves staying updated on the latest advancements, technologies, and methodologies relevant to equipment design.

The Qualifications We Would Like You to Possess

    • Experience in designing and integrating PLC’s into automation equipment. 
    • Experience with prototyping fixtures and rapid iterations to support design process.
    • Experience with basic machining of parts on a milling machine or lathe.
    • Experience with root cause analysis and problem solving for both technical and process issues
    • Preferred experience with Lean and Six Sigma tools.
    • SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES May include the technical supervision of Manufacturing Engineer(s) and/or Manufacturing Engineering Technician(s). 

For US-Based Candidates Only
Work Authorization Status: Citizen / Permanent Resident
 
For this role, the anticipated base pay range is $130,000-154,000 per year.
Plus, eligibility for an annual bonus and equity/RSUs.

Understanding PROCEPT's Culture
At PROCEPT, we believe every person matters. Every employee, every patient, every caregiver. Because we are here to create a revolution, and we believe in doing that by innovating everywhere with pathological optimism. We believe in being humble and highly engaged in the work we do, while also working together seamlessly for a common goal. At Procept, curiosity, ingenuity and conviction in the power technology will transform the lives of our patients and providers.
 
And this doesn’t happen by accident. It starts with our live induction program that serves as an incubator for cross-functional team building, an immersion in Procept’s history, jam-packed interactive sessions with executive leadership and a crash-course in the mission and purpose of what we do. It continues with our one-of-a-kind management program designed to build the best managers in the industry, where our people managers across functions come together to exchange ideas and grow, as both managers and learners, in an environment that challenges, supports and broadens.
 
We are fueled by the opportunity to give people their lives back. And we believe that it begins with YOU! At Procept, we push beyond just finding a work/life balance, we strive to find a work/life blend, a professional world that you are honored and impassioned to belong to, one that you can proudly share with your family, friends, and acquaintances.
 
An opportunity at PROCEPT BioRobotics won’t just be about finding a job. It will be an opportunity for you to join a community devoted to making a difference in this world!
 
BENEFITS OF WORKING AT PROCEPT! 
PROCEPT’s health and wellness benefits for employees are second to none in the industry. As an organization, one of our top priorities is to maintain the health and wellbeing of our employees and their families. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes full medical coverage, wellness programs, on-site gym, a 401(k) plan with employer match, short-term and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, wellbeing benefits, flexible or paid time off, paid parental leave, paid holidays, and many more!


 
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT
PROCEPT BioRobotics is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, age, or any other protected status set forth in federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization.
 
PAY RANGE TRANSPARENCY
Procept is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The pay range(s) for this role is listed below and represents base salary range for non-commissionable roles or on-target earnings for commissionable roles. Actual compensation packages are based on several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to job-related skills, depth of experience, relevant certifications and training, and specific work location. Based on the factors above, Procept utilizes the full width of the range. The total compensation package for this position may also include eligibility for annual performance bonus, equity, and the benefits listed above.
 
WORK ENVIRONMENT
We’ll provide you training for, and ask you to maintain trained status for, and comply with, all relevant aspects of the PROCEPT BioRobotics Quality Management System to ensure product and support regulatory compliance. We would also ask you to understand and adhere to the PROCEPT BioRobotics Quality & EHS policies.
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