Design Engineer (Sustaining)

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 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?

As a Design Engineer on our Product Development Team, you'll collaborate with other engineers and work cross-functionally with our Marketing, Regulatory, Manufacturing, and Quality teams to create and modify designs for spine implants and surgical instruments. This is a great way for you to leverage your engineering degree to gain experience in design feasibility, testing, engineering analysis, design control documentation, and design for manufacturing. You’ll have the opportunity to tackle projects where you can provide solutions to a variety of technical problems related to complex spine products that ultimately impact patients’ lives.

What will your duties and responsibilities be?

Create CAD models and detailed engineering drawings using Creo to modify / maintain existing spine implant products and support new device designs.

Update and write documentation / design history files to support designs in accordance with Design Control and Risk Management procedures

Work with Engineering Services team to generate and analyze test data and reports to verify that prototypes meet functional and performance specifications

Collaborate with internal teams, design surgeons, and manufacturers to establish necessary design inputs, uphold project plans, and achieve project objectives.

Work with suppliers and other vendors on technical issues, ensuring engineering designs and product standards are maintained throughout the manufacturing process

Participate in product validation cadaver labs with design surgeons and product marketing team

Perform other related duties as assigned

What skills and experience will you need?

Education / Certifications :

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Experience, Skills, Knowledge and / or Abilities :

1-2 years in engineering

CAD drafting and modeling, using Pro-E, Creo, SolidWorks, or similar

Design experience with metals like stainless steel or titanium

Ability to effectively communicate verbally and through written correspondence with all levels of peers and leadership at SeaSpine, surgeons, suppliers, etc.

Proficiency with MS Office, specifically Excel and PPT

Ability to work creatively, prioritize, and accomplish team goals and initiatives amidst competing priorities

Analytical mindset with strong attention to detail, and ability to problem solve and identify solutions in a high-growth and fast-pace environment

What qualifications are preferred?

Education / Certifications :

Bachelor’s Degree in Biomedical or Mechanical Engineering

Additional Experience, Skills, Knowledge and / or Abilities :

Understanding of materials science

Experience with developing test plans, protocols, and reports

Experience in medical device

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS / ADVERSE WORKING CONDITIONS

There are 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 $78,000 to $90,000per year, plus bonus, and benefits.

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