Engineer II - Product Development - Upper Extremity

Arthrex • Pelican Bay, FL

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About The Position

Arthrex, Inc. is seeking an Engineer II - Product Development to support its Upper Extremity team. The role is responsible for the full life cycle development of medical devices, including initiation, design, development, execution, and product maintenance. The engineer will lead the design and development of orthopedic products, with a focus on suture-based solutions, plating systems, implants, and instrumentation. The role primarily supports Shoulder and Biceps initiatives, including new product development and sustaining engineering, with potential crossover into related areas.

The successful candidate will bring problem-solving and innovation skills, knowledge of product development and quality systems, and exposure to regulatory submission processes. Experience in sports medicine or orthopedics is preferred. The role may require travel to trade shows and customer accounts, including international travel.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
• At least 2 years of relevant work experience outside academic coursework or internships.
• Knowledge of FDA and ISO guidelines for medical device development.

Nice To Haves

• Manufacturing process knowledge.
• Training in project management and communication skills.
• Working knowledge of anatomy from an orthopedic standpoint.
• Experience in sports medicine or orthopedics.

Responsibilities

• Design components or functional systems and modify existing designs to develop or improve products and facilitate manufacturing operations.
• Recommend changes to development and design to improve product or procedure quality.
• Determine budgets and timelines for assigned projects.
• Lead assigned multifunctional new-product project teams through technical feasibility analysis, initiation, planning, execution, and termination while adhering to project timelines and budgets.
• Maintain design history files for assigned projects in accordance with Arthrex design control procedures.
• Provide technical support to the Regulatory department for assigned projects as needed.
• Support Marketing and Product Management with technical information for training and marketing assigned products.
• Support Manufacturing by providing processing improvements.
• Train or educate surgeon and distributor customers on technical aspects of assigned products as needed.
• Determine testing needs and initiate testing for assigned products.
• Report project progress and status in a timely manner.
• Travel as needed to trade shows and established or prospective accounts; international travel may be required.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Company-provided life insurance and voluntary life insurance.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
• Supplemental insurance plans (accident, cancer, hospital, and critical illness).
• Matching 401(k) retirement plan.
• Annual bonus.
• Wellness incentive program.
• Free onsite medical clinics.
• Free onsite lunch.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Trip of a Lifetime.
• Paid parental leave.
• Paid time off.
• Volunteer PTO.
• Employee Assistance Provider (EAP).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level