Senior Design Engineer; Cervical
Listed on 2025-12-25
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Engineering
Mechanical Engineer, Biomedical Engineer, Engineering Design & Technologists, Manufacturing Engineer
Location: Carlsbad
Position Title
Senior Design Engineer (Cervical)
LocationCarlsbad
Position TypeFull time
Description Why Orthofix?Guided by our organizational values Take Ownership |
Innovate Boldly |
Win Together we collaborate closely with world‑class surgeons and other partners to improve people's quality of life. At Orthofix, we want team members who build relationships and share knowledge, challenge the status quo, and deliver results every day to help us achieve our vision to be the unrivaled partner in Med Tech.
Our global team of over 1,600 employees brings to market highly innovative, cost‑effective, and user‑friendly medical technologies that heal musculoskeletal pathologies for patients and the healthcare professionals who treat them. Looking to change people's lives? Look no further.
How you'll make a difference?The Senior Design Engineer is responsible for assisting in the development of new medical device systems from concept to market introduction in accordance with FDA and ISO requirements. The Senior Design Engineer will also collaborate with other engineers to provide solutions to a variety of technical problems under immediate supervision from senior engineering staff.
What will your duties and responsibilities be?The following are the essential functions of this position. This position may be responsible for performing additional duties and tasks as needed and assigned.
Execute on a range of responsibilities within the Product Development team, ranging from individual instrument and implant design and development to leadership of projects.
Support and assist with project‑critical responsibilities from direct management or senior engineering peers while operating independently for many of their direct responsibilities.
Generate implant and instrument CAD models and detailed engineering drawings using Pro Engineer/Creo software to modify/maintain existing products and support new device designs.
Generate documentation to support designs in accordance with Design Control and Risk Management procedures.
Generate and analyze test data and reports to verify that designs meet functional and performance specifications.
Effectively interact with external and internal personnel to establish necessary design inputs, uphold project plans, and achieve project objectives.
Interface with vendors on technical issues while supervising designs throughout the manufacturing process.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
The requirements listed below are representative of the education, knowledge, skill and/or ability required for this position.
Education/Certifications:
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or similar field of study
2‑5 years' experience in medical device field
CAD experience required (Pro‑Engineer/Creo, Solid Works, or equivalent)
Strong computer skills are required including proficient and accurate usage of CAD software (Pro‑Engineer/Creo preferred), word processing (Word), spreadsheets (Excel), charting, flow charting, and graphs
Ability to utilize a computer, telephone, fax, scanner, and copy machine as well as other general office equipment
The education, knowledge, skills and/or abilities listed below are preferred qualifications in addition to the minimum qualifications stated above.
Education/Certifications:
Master's Degree in Engineering (Biomedical or Mechanical preferred)
No additional requirements
The physical requirements listed in this section include, but are not limited, to the motor/physical abilities, skills, and/or demands required of the position in order to successfully undertake the essential duties and responsibilities of this position. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), reasonable accommodations may be made to allow qualified individuals with a disability to perform the essential functions and responsibilities of this position.
No additional physical requirements or essential functions for this position.
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