Senior Engineer- Products & Process (Engineering)

CooperVision, a division of CooperCompanies (NYSE:COO), is one of the world's leading manufacturers of soft contact lenses. The Company produces a full array of daily disposable, two-week and monthly contact lenses, all featuring advanced materials and optics. CooperVision has a strong heritage of solving the toughest vision challenges such as astigmatism, presbyopia and childhood myopia; and offers the most complete collection of spherical, toric and multifocal products available. Through a combination of innovative products and focused practitioner support, the company brings a refreshing perspective to the marketplace, creating real advantages for customers and wearers. For more information, visit www.coopervision.com.

JOB TITLE:  Senior Engineer (Product and Process Science)  

DEPARTMENT: AMO-Technical Innovations 

JOB SUMMARY
Actively participate, assist, and/or be accountable in the planning and execution of mid- to high-complexity development and troubleshooting activities for new and existing products or processes.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
•    Processing Set up for New Lines
•    Detailed Plant & Logistics-for New Process Development
•    New Process Confirmation
•    Materials Characterization
•    Test Method Development
•    Test Method Validation
•    Material, Raw Materials, Lens Enhancements
•    New Materials Development
•    Experimental Studies for New Technology
•    Primary packaging enhancements
•    Dry Molding Process
•    Fill and close Process
•    Curing Process
•    Demolding and Delensing
•    Packaging and Sealing Process

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
•    Equipment Transfer
•    Training for Product Transfer
•    Equipment Installation for New Lines
•    Project Design and Master Planning for New Process Development
•    Project and Product Definition for New Product
•    Product Design for New Product
•    Equipment & Process Design for New Product
•    Material Procurement
•    Generating Quality Plan
•    Designing Verification
•    Designing Validation for New Product
•    Process Setup
•    Patent Review
•    Sterilization
•    Final Packaging

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
•    Strong project management skills
•    Proven leadership skills
•    Strong technical writing skills
•    Knowledge of QSR regulation
•    Bilingual (English/ Spanish)
•    Strong oral and written communication skills
•    Strong presentation skills
•    Personal computer knowledge (MS Office suite)
•    Knowledge of Good Laboratory Practices (GLP, part 58) and GMP.
•    Safety regulation knowledge (OSHA)
•    Ability to work overtime and weekends when necessary

WORK ENVIRONMENT
•    Generally, works in a closed environment, in office conditions, with moderate level of noise and controllable changes of temperature
•    Needs to stand, walk and may be seated for a long period of time
•    Uses hands to feel, handle and reach
•    Works with a personal computer and programs to prepare documents or reports
•    Applies communication skills (advanced reading, writing, and technical skills) and mathematical concepts knowledge to perform work and coordinate with others
•    Needs to have high analytical capacity and level of professionalism and judgement to resolve problems

EDUCATION 
•    Bachelor degree in Engineering (Industrial, Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical).
•    MS degree in engineering preferred.
•    Engineering-In-Training (EIT) license preferred.

EXPERIENCE

•    At least five years of relevant industrial experience
•    Experience in pharmaceutical or medical device industries preferred.
•    Experience with multi-cavity injection molding processes.
•    Experience in R&D, process development, and/or product development.
•    Prior experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.

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