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Expected Travel: Up to 10%

Requisition ID: 11175

About Teleflex Incorporated

As a global provider of medical technologies, Teleflex is driven by our purpose to improve the health and quality of people’s lives. Through our vision to become the most trusted partner in healthcare, we offer a diverse portfolio with solutions in the therapy areas of anesthesia, emergency medicine, interventional cardiology and radiology, surgical, vascular access, and urology. We believe that the potential of great people, purpose-driven innovation, and world-class products can shape the future direction of healthcare.

Teleflex is the home of Arrow, Barrigel, Deknatel, QuikClot, LMA, Pilling, Rüsch, UroLift and Weck – trusted brands united by a common sense of purpose.

At Teleflex, we are empowering the future of healthcare. For more information, please visit teleflex.com.

Anesthesia And Emergency Medicine - At Teleflex, We Promote The Use Of Advanced Anesthesia And Emergency Medicine Techniques To Help Improve Outcomes And Reduce Healthcare Costs. We Equip Clinicians With Some Of The Most Advanced Medical Devices On The Market Today, From Our World-class Brands Including

  • LMA and Rüsch airway management devices designed to help reduce the risk of airway-related complications.
  • Arrow pain management products designed to improve patients' post-operative pain experience.
  • The Arrow EZ-IO System that helps address the time-critical challenge of emergency vascular access, and
  • QuikClot and QuickClot Control+ hemostatic devices, used by hospitals, EMS, and the military for hemorrhage control in a broad range of bleeding situations.


Join a dynamic, growing team that offers healthcare providers advanced medical technology solutions that make a difference in patients' lives.

Position Summary

This is an entry-level engineering position that will support the new product development engineering group for the Emergency Medicine product families. Assignments may also include work for other products within the Teleflex AEM portfolio. Medical device experience is preferred. The incumbent organizes and manages multiple projects and executes them on time. Assignments will focus on providing creative solutions to new products or existing product improvements as needs arise. Performs other duties as required or assigned.

The incumbent at this level executes on the scope of assignments by planning, designing, and coordinating the development of engineering activities to support new product development and changes/ improvements to existing product lines. These projects can exist anywhere from early concept stage through manufacturing transfer and scale-up. The incumbent at this level receives instruction and assistance as needed and is aware of the work unit's operating procedures and policies.

Principal Responsibilities

  • Supports research and project initiatives by working with clinicians, researchers, and vendors which may involve travel to sites within the United States.
  • Gathers data on current state of the art, practices, policies, etc. to support unmet needs development.
  • Prepares protocols and coordinates execution for exploratory work, research, and prototyping for various medical devices and components.
  • Assists with the development of Design History Files.
  • Supports multiple projects and ensures they are completed in a timely manner.
  • Applies mechanical design skills to the creation and/or modification of existing medical device designs, test fixturing and manufacturing equipment.
  • Helps generate design ideas for new products as well as solutions to existing products when modifications are requested.
  • Demonstrates professional responsibility by cooperating with other personnel to achieve departmental goals and objectives.


Marginal Functions

  • Enhances growth and development through participation in education programs, training meetings and workshops, and remaining apprised of current literature.
  • Participates actively in continuous quality improvement activities through compliance with safety standards.
  • Maintains compliance with principles of accepted employee conduct as identified in the Teleflex employee handbook and as specified in departmental policies and procedures.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.


Education / Experience Requirements

  • Possession of a bachelor's degree in engineering.
  • One year of medical device or other related research experience minimum.
  • Experience in using SolidWorks CAD (design/drafting) program.
  • Proficient using Microsoft Office Suite (Project, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
  • Background with injection molding, plastic extrusion and plastic part assembly process and methods desired.
  • Experience with U.S. FDA GMP and ISO requirements for design, risk management, and validation preferred.
  • ISO and ASTM testing methods for medical devices preferred.
  • An understanding of regulations pertaining to medical device design and design modifications preferred.


Skill Sets

Specialized Skills / Other Requirements

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills with attention to detail.
  • Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, clients, and customers.
  • Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
  • Ability to analyze complex technical information and adopt an effective course of action.
  • Ability to create effective presentations and participate in a variety of meetings and conferences.


Ability To

  • Demonstrate creativity and ingenuity in applying engineering principles and practices.
  • Draw solutions from a wider range of experience.
  • Organize, evaluate, and coordinate engineering studies with a cross-functional team.
  • Conduct comprehensive studies and preparation of reports.
  • Speak and write English fluently.


At Teleflex, we follow a comprehensive hiring process. We do not accept unsolicited resumes from agency recruiters or 3rd party firms. We do not make unsolicited job offers. We do not ask for money or require equipment purchase up-front.

Teleflex, Inc. is an affirmative action & equal opportunity employer. D/V/M/F. Applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, or veteran status. If you require accommodation to apply for a position, please contact us at: 877-880-8588 or [email protected].

Teleflex, the Teleflex logo, Arrow, Barrigel, Deknatel, QuikClot, LMA, Pilling, Rüsch, UroLift and Weck are trademarks or registered trademarks of Teleflex Incorporated or its affiliates, in the U.S. and/or other countries.

2024 Teleflex Incorporated. All rights reserved.

Expected Travel: Up to 10%

Requisition ID: 11175

About Teleflex Incorporated

As a global provider of medical technologies, Teleflex is driven by our purpose to improve the health and quality of people’s lives. Through our vision to become the most trusted partner in healthcare, we offer a diverse portfolio with solutions in the therapy areas of anesthesia, emergency medicine, interventional cardiology and radiology, surgical, vascular access, and urology. We believe that the potential of great people, purpose-driven innovation, and world-class products can shape the future direction of healthcare.

Teleflex is the home of Arrow™, Barrigel™, Deknatel™, QuikClot™, LMA™, Pilling™, Rüsch™, UroLift™ and Weck™ – trusted brands united by a common sense of purpose.

At Teleflex, we are empowering the future of healthcare. For more information, please visit teleflex.com.

Anesthesia And Emergency Medicine - At Teleflex, We Promote The Use Of Advanced Anesthesia And Emergency Medicine Techniques To Help Improve Outcomes And Reduce Healthcare Costs. We Equip Clinicians With Some Of The Most Advanced Medical Devices On The Market Today, From Our World-class Brands Including

  • LMA® and Rüsch® airway management devices designed to help reduce the risk of airway-related complications.
  • Arrow pain management products designed to improve patients' post-operative pain experience.
  • The Arrow® EZ-IO® System that helps address the time-critical challenge of emergency vascular access, and
  • QuikClot® and QuickClot Control+® hemostatic devices, used by hospitals, EMS, and the military for hemorrhage control in a broad range of bleeding situations.


Join a dynamic, growing team that offers healthcare providers advanced medical technology solutions that make a difference in patients' lives.

Position Summary

This is an entry-level engineering position that will support the new product development engineering group for the Emergency Medicine product families. Assignments may also include work for other products within the Teleflex AEM portfolio. Medical device experience is preferred. The incumbent organizes and manages multiple projects and executes them on time. Assignments will focus on providing creative solutions to new products or existing product improvements as needs arise. Performs other duties as required or assigned.

The incumbent at this level executes on the scope of assignments by planning, designing, and coordinating the development of engineering activities to support new product development and changes/ improvements to existing product lines. These projects can exist anywhere from early concept stage through manufacturing transfer and scale-up. The incumbent at this level receives instruction and assistance as needed and is aware of the work unit's operating procedures and policies.

Principal Responsibilities

  • Supports research and project initiatives by working with clinicians, researchers, and vendors which may involve travel to sites within the United States.
  • Gathers data on current state of the art, practices, policies, etc. to support unmet needs development.
  • Prepares protocols and coordinates execution for exploratory work, research, and prototyping for various medical devices and components.
  • Assists with the development of Design History Files.
  • Supports multiple projects and ensures they are completed in a timely manner.
  • Applies mechanical design skills to the creation and/or modification of existing medical device designs, test fixturing and manufacturing equipment.
  • Helps generate design ideas for new products as well as solutions to existing products when modifications are requested.
  • Demonstrates professional responsibility by cooperating with other personnel to achieve departmental goals and objectives.


Marginal Functions

  • Enhances growth and development through participation in education programs, training meetings and workshops, and remaining apprised of current literature.
  • Participates actively in continuous quality improvement activities through compliance with safety standards.
  • Maintains compliance with principles of accepted employee conduct as identified in the Teleflex employee handbook and as specified in departmental policies and procedures.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.


Education / Experience Requirements

  • Possession of a bachelor's degree in engineering.
  • One year of medical device or other related research experience minimum.
  • Experience in using SolidWorks CAD (design/drafting) program.
  • Proficient using Microsoft Office Suite (Project, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
  • Background with injection molding, plastic extrusion and plastic part assembly process and methods desired.
  • Experience with U.S. FDA GMP and ISO requirements for design, risk management, and validation preferred.
  • ISO and ASTM testing methods for medical devices preferred.
  • An understanding of regulations pertaining to medical device design and design modifications preferred.


Skill Sets

Specialized Skills / Other Requirements

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills with attention to detail.
  • Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, clients, and customers.
  • Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
  • Ability to analyze complex technical information and adopt an effective course of action.
  • Ability to create effective presentations and participate in a variety of meetings and conferences.


Ability To

  • Demonstrate creativity and ingenuity in applying engineering principles and practices.
  • Draw solutions from a wider range of experience.
  • Organize, evaluate, and coordinate engineering studies with a cross-functional team.
  • Conduct comprehensive studies and preparation of reports.
  • Speak and write English fluently.


At Teleflex, we follow a comprehensive hiring process. We do not accept unsolicited resumes from agency recruiters or 3rd party firms. We do not make unsolicited job offers. We do not ask for money or require equipment purchase up-front.

Teleflex, Inc. is an affirmative action & equal opportunity employer. D/V/M/F. Applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, or veteran status. If you require accommodation to apply for a position, please contact us at: 877-880-8588 or [email protected].

Teleflex, the Teleflex logo, Arrow™, Barrigel™, Deknatel™, QuikClot™, LMA™, Pilling™, Rüsch™, UroLift™ and Weck™ are trademarks or registered trademarks of Teleflex Incorporated or its affiliates, in the U.S. and/or other countries.

© 2024 Teleflex Incorporated. All rights reserved.