Title:  Sr. Sol Architect-Mechanical, R&D,Hardware & Embedded Solutions

At West, we’re a dedicated team that is connected by a purpose to improve patient lives that has been at the center of our Company for more than a century. Our story began when Herman O. West solved the problem of supplying penicillin in mass quantities to the US Government during World War 2. Through our work to deliver thousands of life-saving and life-enhancing injectable medicines to millions of patients daily, West’s indelible mark on the healthcare industry has just begun. A name started our story. How will yours help write our future?  

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Job Summary:

The Senior Solutions Architect-Mechanical, R&D Hardware & Embedded Solutions requires in-depth knowledge of documentation of new product design & development of medical devices, using SolidWorks tool. Typical job responsibilities include (but are not limited to) working with the product management groups from both local & global locations to understand the build of the test article, analyze, interpret and modify 2D and 3D engineering drawings and build models.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

•    Possesses understanding of the complete solution offering from requirements, design document, Resource estimation, Material selection, Creating complex simulations & Risk Analysis
•    Knowledge of medical standards such as IEC13485, 43 FR 31 508
•    Preparation of SolidWorks drawings and models.
•    Proper interpretation of design specifications, standards and drawings and follow-up with vendors to convert into a product.
•    Preparation of instruction and operation manuals
•    Builds and maintains strong relationships with the team and business to ensure collaboration and alignment within and outside of the division.
•    Using knowledge and expertise, solves problems, recommends architecture and processes, recommends changes to existing architecture and processes, and also exceptions to architecture, technology, and process standards globally.
•    Helps drive agile and DevOps culture of implementation and product management culture.
•    Other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:

•    Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering. Post-graduation in Design Engineering / Industrial Design is a plus
•    Minimum of 6+ years of related work experience .

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

•    Expert in the use of SolidWorks tool 
•    Knowledge of medical standards and practices such as IEC13485, 43 FR 31 508, GMP
•    Good design skills supported by simulation using FEA, MATLAB or similar mathematical modelling.
•    Good knowledge in materials, processes and sources applicable to medical devices
•    Ability to work in a virtual environment in a global organization and to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment

Physical and Travel Requirements

•    Up to 20% travel may be required
•    Occasional on-call work required

West is an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.  If you have a special need that requires accommodation in order to apply to West, please send an email to Apply.Accommodation@westpharma.com.  Where permitted by law, an offer of employment with West Pharmaceutical Services, or any of its subsidiary or affiliate companies, is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of background screening and/or a pre-employment drug screening.