Engineer, Spine R&D

Job Description

We are searching for the best talent to join our DePuy Synthes Orthopaedics team as an Engineer, Spine R&D based in Raynham, MA.

Fuelled by innovation at the intersection of biology and technology, we’re developing the next generation of smarter, less invasive, more personalized treatments.

• Design and develop new products with high level direction from senior engineers/technical leads.
• Assist the project leader or DRI (Directly Responsible Individual) with planning and executing projects or portions of a project working closely with the PCT.
• Develop parametric CAD models and detailed drawings to support concept development and final designs per drawing/drafting standards.
• Develop layouts and tolerance studies utilizing GD&T and CAD assisted methods.
• Develop and execute engineering documentation related to assigned projects, such as technical reports, design verification and validation activities and assist in process validation.
• Modify engineering drawings from new manufacturing methods or vendor specifications for design improvements, optimizing designs for manufacturability and reducing COGS.
• Participate in pre‑production meetings for new products.
• Solve design related problems of existing products.
• Develop clinical acumen for various spinal pathologies and procedures.
• Hands‑on testing of product in development in a cadaveric model using analytical techniques and finite element analysis to assist product testing.
• Conduct various hands‑on testing for design verification and test method developments.
• Provide technical product support for surgeons and salesforce.
• Demonstrate an ability to prioritize tasks and manage a varied workload, exhibiting strong written and verbal communication skills and interface effectively with project teams.
• Responsible for communicating business related issues or opportunities to next management level.
• Support regulatory process for global registration efforts.
• Perform other duties assigned as needed.

• Required:
  
  Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
• 2‑4 years of relevant engineering experience.
• Demonstrated ability to perform concept generation, technical feasibility and design engineering techniques.
• In depth knowledge of manufacturing processes (milling, turning, EDM, etc.) and their limitations when designing products.
• Experience creating or modifying computer‑generated 2D/3D CAD models and engineering drawings in alignment with company standards, including basic familiarity with GD&T and weld specifications.
• Ability to effectively contribute to cross‑functional, multi‑disciplinary project teams.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously in a dynamic environment.
• Understanding of concept generation, technical feasibility, and fundamental design engineering techniques, including familiarity with prototyping methods.
• Ability to identify, communicate, and help resolve basic technical problems in a timely manner.
• Basic understanding of time management principles and the ability to meet defined goals and commitments.
• Ability to document work clearly and accurately, including adherence to good lab notebook practices and protection of confidential information.
• Preferred:
  Experience working in a regulated industry, preferably medical device manufacturing/design.
• Understanding of design controls conforming to ISO
  13485 and risk analysis conforming to ISO
  14971.
• Experience applying DFM and DFI principles and working with vendors to implement these principles into designs.
• Familiarity with Design Excellence methodologies including DMADV.
• Experience with mechanical experimental design and test method validation.
• Basic knowledge of materials used in surgical instruments or biomaterials and ability to articulate selection rationale.
• Understanding of mechanical design considerations during surgical use and following implantation of medical devices.
• Interest in developing knowledge of company product lines, spinal pathologies, and relevant intellectual property considerations, including patents.

• Design of Experiments (DOE)
• Detail‑Oriented
• Execution Focus
• Problem Solving
• Process Oriented
• Research and Development
• Researching
• SAP Product Lifecycle Management
• Techn…