Position Summary
As a Staff Engineer in our R&D team, you will lead the design and development of innovative solutions for Orthopaedic and Trauma applications, with a strong focus on New Product Development (NPD). You’ll drive technical excellence across projects, mentor junior engineers, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful products that improve patient outcomes.
What you will do
* Independently design and implement complex concepts and systems including system architectural design, relevant design documentation, test planning and execution
* Specialize in various technology domains and evaluate new technologies
* Establish and maintain relationships with key stakeholders in order to recognize and anticipate industry trends and user needs.
* Drive designs and the selection of platform technologies
* Work independently with surgeon customers in a user setting, clearly communicate design goals, drive design decisions and incorporate feedback into designs
* Ensure compliance with the relevant requirements in cooperation with other engineering disciplines, QA/RA/AO, etc.
* Train and mentor regarding established engineering best practices, design principles, processes and tools
* Perform holistic problem analysis
* Design and implement solutions to address identified problems
* •Coordinate/manage the implementation of state-of-the-art technologies
What you will need
* Bachelor's degree in a science, Prefer Mechanical or Biomedical Engineering. Prefer Masters Degree in a technical discipline.
* 4+ years of product design experience in Orthopaedics in the medical device industry or equivalent
* Demonstrated leadership of technical work groups
* Experience in the function, clinical issues and performance requirements of orthopaedic implants is desirable
* Experience leading complex product development initiatives from concept through release
* Experience in design controls and risk management within a regulated industry
* Experience with a parametric CAD design package. Prefer ProE
* Experience with biomechanics, numerical simulations and/or manufacturing processes
* Demonstrated understanding of Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and its application
* •Demonstrated ability to mentor and educate individuals or small groups as well as multiple project teams to ensure that best design practices and standards are met
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