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Transonic® offers employees the chance to make a difference. As a pioneering, high tech company, employees bring flow measurement benefits to: operating rooms where intraoperative flow measurements inform surgeons; research laboratories worldwide, setting the stage for medical advances; dialysis clinics where measurements enable proactive treatment to extend the lives of patients with kidney failure. In short, Transonic flow measurement technologies save lives.

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Motivated employees enjoy an opportunity for both personal growth and professional advancement in a flexible, friendly, open, working environment. The company offers an excellent benefit package, including fully paid medical insurance, along with recognition for individual initiative and accomplishment.

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Transonic’s headquarters is located in cosmopolitan Ithaca, NY, home to Cornell University and Ithaca College. Ithaca is situated in the beautiful Finger Lakes region where rural life and recreation interface with city sophistication and world-class culture.

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Please submit your resume and cover letter via email using the "Apply here" link associated with the position or by mailing them to:

Attn: Human Resources
Transonic Systems Inc.
34 Dutch Mill Rd.
Ithaca, NY 14850

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Ithaca, NY, USA

Manufacturing Engineer
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Exercises technical leadership and analytical skills in the resolution of production issues. Demonstrates creativity in implementing process improvements and new manufacturing methods including the conception, design and implementation of new tools, fixtures, and software. Prepares technical reports, draft and executes process/software validations. This position would be responsible to closely work with design & mechanical engineers to provide necessary support by applying theory and principles of mechanical engineering to develop, assemble, modify, test and/or calibrate prototype products, machinery and test equipment under the direction of Manufacturing Engineering management staff.

Duties and Responsibilities
  • Review prototype, test instructions and schematics to ascertain test specifications, procedures, and objectives.
  • Interpret engineering prototypes, test instructions, and schematics to identify, modify and plan requirements for fabrication, assembly, testing and test nature of technical problems.
  • Actively participate on new product release teams from the earliest phases to assure that design for manufacturing concepts are employed and to facilitate a smooth transition from Engineering to Manufacturing.
  • Owns the development of assembly processes for new products as well as the introduction of new methods into the assembly processes of current products and associated PFMEA’s.
  • Devise, fabricate and assemble new or modified assembly and test fixtures using appropriate machine shop and/or hand tools or software modules.
  • Apply DOE and statistical tools to identify root cause(s) of yield loss and propose and implement corrective actions, make recommendations for changes in test fixtures or test methods by applying theory & principles of mechanical engineering.
  • Maintain Work Instructions, BOM’s, preventative maintenance schedules, and Routers. 
  • Record test procedures and results; write test reports using numerical and graphical data using Excel and Word.
  • Confer with engineering staff and submit reports of test results to engineering department and recommend design or material changes. 
  • Actively participate in discussions related to changes in design, method of manufacture and assembly, and drafting techniques and procedures with staff and coordinate corrections.
  • Document software specifications for review prior to development of software.
  • Develop and release software in a controlled manner, ensure developmental software is not active prior to validation and release.
  • Identify and resolve manufacturing errors expeditiously with attention to impact on safety/ergonomics, quality, cost and production schedules from software.
  • Perform other work-related duties as requested, directed or assigned by management.
Education and Experience
  • BS in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Biomedical Engineering required. 
  • MS in Mechanical or Biomedical Engineering preferred.
  • Minimum of two years’ experience. Preferred is prior experience in medical device industry and familiarity with FDA CGMP regulations.
  • Proficiency in 3D Modeling required.
  • Proficiency in LabVIEW programming preferred.
  • Experience in systems design.

Ithaca, NY, USA

Test Technician
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Conducts, maintains, tests and repairs electrical/electronic, mechanical systems and components. Applies knowledge of electrical/electronics and mechanical principles in determining equipment malfunctions and applies skills in restoring equipment to operation. 
Duties and Responsibilities
  • Repair and calibration of precision medical flow sensors; recirculation and test of flow meters.
  • Troubleshoots and repairs mechanical and electrical/electronic equipment including but not limited to programmable controls, numeral controls, gages and test equipment. 
  • Sets-up and operates a variety of hand-operated tools and electronic equipment to manufacture product specified on work orders using standard work instructions and Inspection procedures.
  • Documents inspection results and enters data into the devices database and other computer collection systems. 
  • Plans and performs work requiring a thorough knowledge of electrical/electronic and mechanical theories and principles, writing specifications, local and national electrical codes, properties of various materials, and principles of operation and application of electronic equipment.
  • Maintains company-required performance and maintenance records for identified equipment.
  • Orders parts as required in order to complete repairs.
  • Performs preventive maintenance functions as directed. 
  • Assists manufacturing personnel with technical troubleshooting. 
  • Ensures clean and organized work environment at all times.
  • Manage tasks related to multiple production duties, prioritize and respond to special assigned duties.
  • Other tasks as assigned by the Dept. Manager.
Education and Experience
  • High school diploma or its equivalent required. 
  • Two-year technical degree or equivalent work experience in a technical field is preferred. 
  • Minimum of 2years of calibration experience preferred and the ability to demonstrate high proficiency in these areas. 

Ithaca, NY, USA

Electrical Engineer
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This position is responsible for the design, development, verification, and lifecycle support of electronic systems used in Transonic’s medical devices and life science instrumentation.

As part of a small and highly collaborative engineering team, this role will support:

  • New product development
  • Sustaining engineering and obsolescence management
  • Cost and manufacturability improvements
  • Verification and validation activities aligned with medical device design controls

Engineers at Transonic gain broad exposure to the full development lifecycle — from user needs and design inputs through verification, regulatory documentation, production transfer, and post-market support.

Duties and responsibilities:
  • Design and develop analog, RF, and digital circuits for medical devices
  • Design and review analog and digital PCB layouts
  • Troubleshoot analog and RF circuits to the component level
  • Develop test methods and verification protocols for electronic PCB assemblies
  • Perform verification testing to confirm design performance and compliance
  • Evaluate and improve existing PCB assemblies for reliability, cost, and manufacturability
  • Support component selection, supplier changes, and obsolescence mitigation
  • Create and maintain design documentation, drawings, specifications, and ECOs
  • Support root cause investigations and corrective actions as needed
  • Collaborate cross-functionally to support regulatory submissions and audits
  • Perform additional engineering tasks as assigned
Education and Experience
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field required
  • 2-3 years’ experience preferred
  • Experience with programs for schematic capture, PC board layout, CAD and database programs
  • Experience with microcontroller programming and FPGA programming is a plus
  • Experience in regulated industries (medical device preferred) is a plus

Ithaca, NY, USA

QA Engineer
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The Quality Engineer will support the quality, reliability, and compliance of Transonic’s ISO 13485 Quality Management System and medical device products. The primary focus of this role will be complaint handling, failure analysis monitoring, standards and regulation monitoring, ECO scoping, and support of key Quality Assurance processes.

This position will ensure complaints are properly tracked, reviewed, followed up on, and closed in a timely manner while supporting applicable domestic and international regulatory requirements. The Quality Engineer will work cross-functionally with Quality Assurance, Regulatory Affairs, Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Repair, Planning, Manufacturing, and other internal teams to support complaint investigations, failure analysis activities, audit readiness, ECO scoping, and continuous improvement.

This role will also provide backup support for deviation processes, minor audits, Management Review data preparation, and other Quality System responsibilities as assigned. The Quality Assurance and Regulatory Affairs teams work closely together, and this position is expected to learn multiple QA processes to provide backup coverage and support team flexibility.

Core Duties and Responsibilities
Complaint Handling and Failure Analysis:
  • Manage and support the complaint handling process, including complaint intake, tracking, follow-up, documentation review, and timely closure.
  • Coordinate with Regulatory Affairs to support complaint reportability assessments and ensure required regulatory timelines are met.
  • Lead or support periodic cross-functional complaint meetings to review new complaints, open complaint activities, overdue actions, failure analysis status, and closure progress.
  • Monitor failure analysis activities related to complaints and follow up with responsible departments such as Repair, Manufacturing Engineering, Engineering, Manufacturing, and Quality Assurance.
  • Ensure complaint records are complete, accurate, and documented in accordance with applicable Quality System and regulatory requirements.
Engineering Change Order Scoping and Deviation Process Support:
  • Lead Engineering Change Order scoping activities across the company, including scheduling cross-functional ECO scoping meetings, reviewing proposed changes with impacted departments, ensuring the full scope and impact of changes are assessed, and confirming that required documentation, implementation tasks, and follow-up actions are identified before ECO release.
  • Provide backup support for other ECO activities, including technical review support, follow-up documentation, implementation task tracking, and closure support as needed.
  • Provide backup support for the deviation process, including deviation documentation, routing, review follow-up, impact assessment support, and tracking of assigned actions through closure.
  • Assist with ensuring deviations are properly documented, reviewed, and closed in accordance with Quality System requirements.
Standards and Regulatory Monitoring:
  • Support standards and regulation monitoring, including review of applicable ISO, FDA, MDR, MDSAP, and other regulatory or Quality System requirements.
  • Communicate relevant standards or regulatory updates to appropriate Quality, Regulatory, Engineering, Manufacturing, and leadership teams as needed.
  • Help assess the potential impact of updated standards or regulatory expectations on Quality System processes, procedures, documentation, or product-related activities.
Additional Quality System Support:
  • Participate in internal and external audits, including audit preparation, audit support, documentation review, audit response support, and follow-up on audit findings.
  • Support minor internal audits, including audit planning, execution support, documentation of audit results, observations, opportunities for improvement, and corrective action follow-up.
  • Prepare, compile, and present quarterly Management Review data to the Senior Leadership Team, including Quality metrics, complaint trends, FAR status, ECO status, and deviation status.
  • Review quality data for trends, gaps, and potential areas of concern, and communicate findings to Quality leadership.
  • Assist with continuous improvement activities, including identifying process gaps, supporting corrective actions, improving documentation, and helping strengthen Quality System effectiveness.
  • Support the QA team with other work-related duties as requested, directed, or assigned by management.
Education and Experience
  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality, Life Sciences, or a related technical field required.
  • 3+ years of experience in quality engineering, quality assurance, complaint handling, or regulated manufacturing preferred.
  • Prior experience in a regulated environment, preferably medical device, ISO 13485, FDA, MDR, MDSAP, or similar regulated industry, is preferred.

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