R & D Engineer 1 CR (Temporary 12 months) Alajuela, Costa Rica + **Education / Educación:** University level: A Bachelor of Engineering degree (Preferably mechanical or electromechanical engineering) + **Specialized Knowledge (Desirable) / Conocimiento especializado (preferible):** + Competency in statistical analysis and tools (Minitab preferred) + Proficiency using CAD tools (SolidWorks preferred) + Familiar with Good Laboratory Practices and QSR (Quality Systems Regulations + Knowledge of plastic/metals processing + Knowledge in Tolerance Analysis Stack Up + **Languages ​​required for the position (Desirable) / Idiomas requeridos para el puesto (preferible):** Spanish/English **Computer tools and knowledge level required (Desirable) / Herramientas informáticas y nivel de conocimiento requerido:** + Basic Skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Power Point and other office software programs. + Knowledge using CAD tools (SolidWorks). + **Qualifications / Cualificaciones:** + Customer Focus + Problem Solving + Informing + Drive for Results + **Summary of Duties and Responsibilities / Resumen de funciones y responsabilidades:** + Supports research, design and development projects including creating tooling and fixtures to meet product and process development needs. The R&D Engineer 1 performs a variety of duties that require creativity and innovation. + Assume technical role on a cross-functional team on new products, design changes, process changes, design for manufacturability, and product enhancements including related testing, tooling and fixtures. + Propose solutions to design, process, and quality issues through the application of engineering principles, analysis, and empirical methods. + Act a liaison between R&D New Product and Manufacturing Engineering. + Create and maintain accurate documentation of prototype concepts, tooling, drawings and shop orders in coordination with the Quality Assurance and manufacturing functions. + Support prototype and pilot production of new products, product changes, and enhancements in coordination with the Manufacturing and Quality Control functions. + Troubleshoot process and component issues to support process implementation. + Propose designs of prototype fixtures and establish methods to support design verification activities. + Execute test methods, generate protocols and complete reports for design verification, and design validation; support process validation activities. + Execute and create Protocols and laboratory notebook studies. + Create modeling components and assemblies in CAD and create detailed drawings. + Coordinate work with outside vendors and internal personnel including material procurement and testing. + Provide maintenance of Design History File Documentation per FDA requirements.