Engineer Principal - Electrical - Product Development - Medical Devices

Arthrex is a global medical device company and a leader in new product development and medical education in orthopedics. The Engineer Principal – Product Development will be responsible for full life cycle development of medical devices, including initiation, design, development, execution, and product maintenance. The ideal candidate is a seasoned technical leader with 12 years experience who bridges the gap between high‑level design and clinical execution, steering entire product life cycles and mentoring junior staff.

• Design components or functional systems and modify existing designs to improve products and facilitate manufacturing operations.
• Recommend alterations to development and design to improve quality of products and/or procedures.
• Determine budgets and timelines for assigned projects.
• Lead multifunctional new product project teams, through technical feasibility analysis, initiation, planning, execution, and termination, adhering to project timeline and budget.
• Maintain a design history file for assigned projects, following Arthrex design control procedures.
• Provide regulatory department with technical support as needed.
• Support Marketing and Product Management with technical information for training and marketing of assigned products.
• Support manufacturing by providing processing improvements.
• Support surgeon and distributor customers by training and educating them on technical aspects of assigned products.
• Determine necessity of testing and initiate testing of assigned products.
• Report progress and status of assigned projects on a timely basis.
• May be required to travel to trade shows and visit established and prospective accounts; international travel may be required.

• Regularly contributes to the development of new concepts, techniques, and standards; considered an expert in the field within the organization.

• Develop solutions to a variety of complex problems; may refer to established precedents and policies.
• Define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Interpret extensive technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and handle abstract and concrete variables.
• Apply mathematical principles to job requirements.
• Communicate ideas and issues effectively verbally and in writing.

• Work is performed under general direction; participates in determining objectives, plans schedules, and arranges own activities to accomplish objectives.
• Work is reviewed upon completion for adequacy; may supervise lower‑level personnel.

• Knowledgeable of FDA and ISO guidelines for medical device development.
• Manufacturing process knowledge preferred.
• Project management and communication skills training preferred.
• Knowledge of orthopedic and joint anatomy preferred.
• Proficiency in designing products using 3D‑CAD programs;
  Pro/E and/or Solid Works experience preferable.
• Technical knowledge in development methodologies, design, and project implementation.
• Knowledge of orthopedic surgery principles, theories, and products.
• Historical perspective on orthopedic surgery principles.

• 12 years of experience.
• Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in Engineering (Mechanical, Biomedical, Electrical, Software Engineering) or Computer Science required; MS preferred.

• Regularly required to talk or hear; frequently sit; use hands and fingers; reach with hands and arms; occasionally lift or move up to 10 pounds.

• Visual acuity necessary to perform job safely and effectively.

• General office or open cubicle/workstation environment; noise usually moderate.

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Company-Provided Life Insurance
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Supplemental Insurance Plans (Accident, Cancer, Hospital, Critical Illness)
• Matching 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Annual Bonus
• Wellness Incentive Program
• Free Onsite Lunch
• Gym Reimbursement Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Trip of a Lifetime
• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Sick Leave
• Volunteer PTO
• Employee Assistance Provider (EAP)

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