Electrical Engineer

Engineering Hazelwood, Missouri


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Description

Position Summary:
At bioMerieux, our dedication to public health is the thread that connects everything we do.  We pioneer, develop, and produce high-quality in vitro diagnostic solutions that help healthcare professionals quickly and reliably determine a pathology or the source of contamination and provide them with crucial information for optimal patient care.  Be a part of the team responsible for deploying and sustaining the manufacturing of this life-saving equipment.  You will work in a dynamic environment with a cross-functional team including R&D, engineering, production, quality assurance, quality control, purchasing, supply chain logistics, and several others.  If you are passionate about solving real-world problems, you will find a home among our engineers, software developers, microbiologists, and numerous other professionals working to commission, qualify, and validate manufacturing support systems, along with verifying the design of the products themselves.
 
Primary Responsibilities: 
  • Assist in the definition, proof of concept, development, implementation and/or support of technical or business solutions by performing specific tasks within the scope of the assigned activity.
  • Identify issues and uses problem-solving tools to formulate the necessary activities to provide successful solutions.
  • Ensure quality of deliverables by following the appropriate design practices and departmental procedures for design control and regulatory compliance.
  • Create appropriate documentation such as technical communications, reports, meeting notes and other relevant technical documentation within the role’s function.
  • Prioritize activities within the scope of the assignments to ensure schedules and quality of work is successfully achieved.
  • Ability to define, review, and check product Bill of Materials (BOM) structures, assembly instructions, and test procedures.
  • Work with internal departments and project-specific teams.
  • Participate in material planning activities.
  • Basic understanding in programming techniques (e.g. C, C++, Python) and/or script writing (using Labview, Arduino, PLCs, or similar).
  • Perform risk analysis activities.
  • Provide design for manufacturability and assembly (DMF/A) feedback.
  • Evaluate new electrical/electronic designs (i.e. PCB CAD, schematics, interconnect drawings, component drawings, etc.)
  • Participate in prototype planning and building.
  • Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team spanning several departments.

Education, Skills, & Experience:

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering.  Master’s degree is a plus. 
  • High school diploma/GED with 5 years relevant experience performing engineering functions will be accepted in lieu of degree.
  • Knowledge of electro/mechanical production processes.
  • Technical skills in the relevant Manufacturing Engineering disciplines.
  • Knowledge of FDA, QSR and ISO quality systems.
  • Knowledge of electro/mechanical production processes.

BioFire Diagnostics, LLC. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.
Please be advised that the receipt of satisfactory responses to reference requests and the provision of satisfactory proof of an applicant’s identity and legal authorization to work in the United States are required of all new hires. Any misrepresentation, falsification, or material omission may result in the failure to receive an offer, the retraction of an offer, or if already hired, dismissal. If you are a qualified individual with a disability, you may request a reasonable accommodation in BioFire Diagnostics’ application process by contacting us via telephone at (385) 770-1132, by email at [email protected], or by dialing 711 for access to Telecommunications Relay Services (TRS).