Senior Engineer- Products & Process at CooperVision, Inc in JUANA DIAZ, Puerto Rico

Job Description:

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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