Engineer I - Patient Specific Devices
Arthrex
Summary
Responsible for full life cycle development of medical devices, which includes initiation, design, development, execution, and product maintenance.
Job description
Main Objective
Responsible for full life cycle development of medical devices, which includes initiation, design, development, execution, and product maintenance.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Support all patient-matched implants and instrument design and surgical planning activities.
- Designs components or modifies existing designs to improve products and facilitate manufacturing operations.
- Provide surgical planning feedback for other team members internally within the group.
- Maintains design history file for assigned projects, adhering to Arthrex design control procedures.
- Provides Regulatory department technical support for assigned projects as needed.
- Supports Marketing and Product Management with technical information to be used for training and marketing of assigned products.
- Supports Manufacturing to provide processing improvements.
- Supports surgeon and distributor customers by training and/or educating on technical aspects of assigned products as needed.
- Reports progress and status of assigned projects on a timely basis.
- May be required travel to support surgical cases up to 15% and occasional off hours surgical support.
Education and Experience
Bachelors degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Biomedical, Electrical or Software Engineering) is required. Experience with medical device designs preferred. Working experience in designing products using a 3D-CAD software such as Solidworks, Materialise 3-matic, Mimics and/or Pro/E is preferred.
Knowledge and Skills
Knowledgeable of FDA and ISO guidelines for the development of medical devices. Manufacturing process knowledge preferred. Strong written and verbal communication skills are preferred. Working knowledge of anatomy from an orthopedic standpoint preferred.
Requirements
- Bachelors degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Biomedical, Electrical or Software Engineering) is required
- Experience with medical device designs preferred
- Working experience in designing products using a 3D-CAD software such as Solidworks, Materialise 3-matic, Mimics and/or Pro/E is preferred
- Knowledgeable of FDA and ISO guidelines for the development of medical devices
- Manufacturing process knowledge preferred
- Strong written and verbal communication skills are preferred
- Working knowledge of anatomy from an orthopedic standpoint preferred
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Company-Provided Life Insurance
- Voluntary Life Insurance
- Flexible Spending Account
- Supplemental Insurance Plans
- Matching 401(k)
- Annual Bonus
- Wellness Incentive Program
- Free Onsite Medical Clinics
- Free Onsite Lunch
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Trip of a Lifetime
- Paid Parental Leave
- Paid Time Off
- Volunteer PTO
- Employee Assistance Provider
Company overview
Arthrex is a global leader in orthopedic medical device innovation and minimally invasive surgical technology. Founded in 1981 and headquartered in Naples, Florida, the company has pioneered the field of arthroscopy and maintains a strong focus on advancing orthopedic surgical procedures worldwide. With the corporate mission of "Helping Surgeons Treat Their Patients Better," Arthrex develops over 1,000 innovative products and surgical procedures annually, specializing in arthroscopy, sports medicine, total joint arthroplasty, and orthobiologics. As a privately held company with a family business culture, Arthrex operates globally with regional offices in Munich, Mexico City, and Singapore, serving healthcare professionals across more than 31 locations. The company is renowned for its comprehensive medical education programs, state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities, and commitment to delivering uncompromising quality in orthopedic care. Arthrex continues to experience significant growth while maintaining its dedication to scientific research, product development, and supporting surgeons in improving patient outcomes through minimally invasive techniques.