Associate Ips Planning Engineer

Position Overview

Associate IPS Planning Engineer – KLS Martin, Jacksonville, FL. Full time, day shift, negligible travel.

The Associate IPS Planning Engineer will primarily build competence in the daily tasks of an IPS Planning Engineer I, with the intention of advancing to Associate IPS Planning Engineer within a reasonable timeframe. The role involves communicating technical information, simulating surgeries for customers (surgeons and medical professionals), and assisting in the design and development of medical products. The employee must professionally and clearly present knowledge of our products and medical applications to experts, and demonstrate understanding and ability to communicate with surgeons on pertinent medical procedures and anatomy.

• Learn and demonstrate knowledge of the complete product range of Individual Patient Solutions as it pertains to the division.
• Learn and demonstrate the ability to communicate technical and engineering knowledge to the customer over phone calls, web meetings, and other meetings.
• Learn and demonstrate the ability to complete engineering tasks for IPS cases.
• Learn and demonstrate the ability to simulate surgical procedures and visualize pertinent information on web meetings.
• Learn and demonstrate the ability to design and execute tests to simulate product use for verifying and validating product performance, reliability, and usability.
• Participate in the creation and maintenance of files specific to each patient’s case.
• Collaborate and coordinate between multiple departments: production, sales, marketing, and product management.

• BS in Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, Bioengineering, Biomedical) or comparable technical/medical field.
• Prior experience with 3D modeling software.
• Proficient user of Microsoft Office applications.

• Adhere to KLS Martin’s quality and safety policies and procedures.
• Ability to learn new software quickly.
• Ability to retrieve and interpret documentation.
• Customer support skills.
• Able to work independently under minimal supervision.
• Able to efficiently communicate and collaborate with a team.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate at all levels internally and externally.
• Problem solving, critical thinking, and decision making.
• Adaptability and flexibility.

• Typing/computer keyboard proficiency.
• Utilize computer software (specified above).
• Retrieve and compile information.
• Maintain records and logs.
• Verify data and information.
• Organize and prioritize tasks and information.
• Verbal and written communication.
• Investigate, evaluate, and recommend actions.
• Basic mathematical concepts (e.g., add, subtract).

• Sitting for extended periods.
• Extended periods viewing computer screen.
• Walking.
• Reading, speaking, hearing/listening.
• Maintain regular, punctual attendance.
• Lifting/carrying up to 20 pounds of various items.
• Repetitive motions, writing.

Normal office environment.

• Competitive benefits package, including paid parental leave.
• In‑house training and professional development opportunities.
• A culture of creativity and innovation that draws on diverse perspectives and ideas to drive surgical innovation.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

KLS Martin is a worldwide leader in creating surgical solutions for the craniomaxillofacial and cardiothoracic fields. With a history of innovation since 1896, our products include titanium and resorbable implants, distraction devices, and over 4,000 surgical instruments designed for CMF and cardiothoracic surgeons.

KLS Martin is a drug‑free employer.