Technical Project Engineer II

Req ID: 8689

Working Location: CALIFORNIA, SAN JOSE

Workplace Flexibility: Onsite

For more than 100 years, Olympus has focused on making people’s lives healthier, safer and more fulfilling. 

Every day, we live by our philosophy, True to Life, by advancing medical technologies and elevating the standard of patient care so people everywhere can fulfill their desires, dreams, and lives.

Our five Core Values empower us to achieve Our Purpose:

Patient Focus, Integrity, Innovation, Impact and Empathy.

Learn more about Life at Olympus.

**Please note: All correspondence will be sent from our Olympus domain (@Olympus.com). If you receive correspondence from an entity other than @Olympus.com, it is likely not legitimate.

Job Description

This position supports production objectives to improve quality, cost, and delivery. Will work closely with Production and Operations to evaluate, recommend and implement shop floor process improvement activities. This position will function as a team member on more complicated projects as defined by the Engineering Manager, and will provide technical information to other project participants/cross functional teams, recommend cost-effective procedures, track and maintain implementation dates. This position will assist with the continuous improvement of the endoscope service business as a whole.

Job Duties

Interact with production teams to provide product support, including but not limited to implementing process improvements, troubleshooting equipment, addressing process questions, setting up KanBans and aiding capacity planning.
Ability to lead routine projects without assistance.
Mentor junior engineers.
Process change orders (CO).
Verify/create bill of materials, routers, and labor codes.
Assist in addressing Corrective Actions (CA).
Execute process and equipment validations (IQ/OQ/PQ).
Perform line audits to assure that manufacturing processes and related documentation follow established policies and procedures.
Review manuals for new and existing products.
Own manufacturing procedures to ensure control of product/process design.
Participate in discussions to resolve technical issues or process/product improvements
Coordinate cost reduction initiatives.
Assist in the justification for capital expenditures.
Develop and modify repair and refurbishment processes, tooling, and fixtures utilizing best practice tools that result in sufficient capacity to meet customer demand while promoting product quality, process efficiency and control, and operator safety.
Perform time studies as needed.
Perform training for new and existing machines and processes.
Assist in the preparation of preventative maintenance documentation and plans.
Assist in identifying equipment needs and evaluate internal/external options for sourcing such equipment.
Assist with facilities layout including equipment layout and workplace design.
Has basic understanding of device nomenclature, repair, and refurbishment processes.
Apply Lean tools such as value stream map, Takt time, Ishikawa cause and effect, line balancing, Poka-yoke, identifying muda.
Participate in and help coordinate NPI and NPR projects.
All other essential duties as directed.

Job Qualifications

Required:

Requires a bachelor's degree in engineering and a minimum of two years Engineering experience, or Associate degree in engineering or engineering technology and five years related service experience, or the equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred:

Experience in project management regarding engineering activities.
Utilize analytical tools, including statistic methodology, to identify design, process, and production problems.
Cost reduction initiative experience.
Excellence project and cross-Functional team management experience.
Ability to work with multiple discipline projects.
Quality and customer oriented.
Experience in coordinating activities among departments or groups.
Possess a high degree of personal organization and excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office.
Able to perform required duties with minimal supervision.
Knowledge of FDA regulations is desirable.

Why join Olympus?

We offer a holistic employee experience supporting personal and professional well-being through meaningful work, equitable offerings, and a connected culture.

Equitable Offerings you can count on:

Competitive salaries, annual bonus and 401(k)* with company match
Comprehensive medical, dental, vision coverage effective on start date
24/7 Employee Assistance Program
Free live and on-demand Wellbeing Programs
Generous Paid Vacation and Sick Time
Paid Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance*
12 Paid Holidays
On-Site Child Daycare, Café, Fitness Center**

Connected Culture you can embrace:

Work-life integrated culture that supports an employee centric mindset
Offers onsite, hybrid and field work environments
Paid volunteering and charitable donation/match programs
Diversity Equity & Inclusion Initiatives including Employee Resource Groups
Dedicated Training Resources and Learning & Development Programs
Paid Educational Assistance

*US Only

**Center Valley, PA and Westborough, MA

Are you ready to be a part of our team?

Learn more about our benefit and incentives.

The anticipated base pay range for this full-time position working at this location is $82,500.00 - $111,374.00 / year, plus potential for annual bonus (subject to plan eligibility and other requirements). Olympus considers a variety of factors when determining actual compensation for this position including: level of experience, working location, and relevant education and certifications.

At Olympus, we are committed to Our Purpose of making people’s lives healthier, safer and more fulfilling. As a global medical technology company, we partner with healthcare professionals to provide best-in-class solutions and services for early detection, diagnosis and minimally invasive treatment, aiming to improve patient outcomes by elevating the standard of care in targeted disease states.

For more than 100 years, Olympus has pursued a goal of contributing to society by producing products designed with the purpose of delivering optimal outcomes for its customers around the world.

Headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, Olympus employs more than 31,000 employees worldwide in nearly 40 countries and regions. Olympus Corporation of the Americas, a wholly owned subsidiary of Olympus Corporation, is headquartered in Center Valley, Pennsylvania, USA, and employs more than 5,200 employees throughout locations in North and South America. For more information, visit www.olympusamerica.com.

Olympus is dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace

We recognize diversity in people, views and lifestyle choices and emphasize the importance of inclusion and mutual respect. We strive to continue to foster empathy and unity in the workplace so that our employees can fully contribute and thrive.

Let’s realize your potential, together.

It is the policy of Olympus to extend equal employment and advancement opportunity to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, national origin (including language use restrictions), citizenship status, religious creed (including dress and grooming practices), age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth and/or breastfeeding), gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, marital status, disability (physical or mental) and/or a medical condition, genetic information, ancestry, veteran status or service in the uniformed services, and any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

Applicants with Disabilities:

As a Federal Contractor, Olympus is committed to ensuring our hiring process is accessible to everyone. If you need an accommodation in order to complete the application or hiring process, please contact Olympus via email at OCAAccommodations@olympus.com. If your disability impairs your ability to email, you may call our HR Compliance Manager at 1-888-Olympus (1-888-659-6787).

Posting Notes: || United States (US) || California (US-CA) || San Jose || Manufacturing & Repair

Nearest Major Market: San Jose
Nearest Secondary Market: Palo Alto
Job Segment: Project Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer, Engineer, Business Process, Project Manager, Engineering, Management, Technology

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