Senior Design Engineer; Specials

Position: Senior Design Engineer (Specials)
Location: Carlsbad

Position Title:

Senior Design Engineer (Specials)

Location:

Carlsbad

Position Type:

Full time

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.

What skills and experience will you need?

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

Experience, Skills, Knowledge and/or Abilities:

• 2-5 years' experience in medical device field
• CAD experience required (Pro-Engineer/Creo, Solid Works, or equiv.)
• 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

What qualifications are preferred?

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)

Additional Experience, Skills, Knowledge and/or Abilities:

• No additional requirements

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS / ADVERSE WORKING CONDITIONS

• No additional physical requirements or essential functions for this position.

The anticipated salary for this position for an employee who is located in California is $91,000 to $110,000 per year, plus bonus, and benefits.

DISCLAIMER

The duties listed above are intended only as representation of the essential functions of this position. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is…