Research & Development Engineer II - On-site
About The Position
The Cranial & Spinal Technologies (CST) Operating Unit develops technologies that support spine and cranial procedures, including spinal implants, navigation and robotic guidance systems, advanced imaging, biologics, and data-driven surgical planning tools. Within CST, this role supports research and development activities focused on bone graft technologies, graft delivery systems, spine-related products, and preclinical research. This position is based in Memphis, Tennessee, and follows an onsite work model, with a minimum of four days per week in the office or laboratory environment. Limited travel may be to support off-site laboratory activities, pre-clinical studies, and cross-functional collaboration. As an R&D Engineer, you will contribute to the development of products and technologies used in spine surgery and biologic applications. This role supports engineering activities across product development programs, including design support, testing, data analysis, and verification activities related to bone graft materials, delivery instruments, and spine systems. The position offers opportunities to work within multidisciplinary teams while gaining experience in laboratory, cadaveric, and pre-clinical research environments.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree with 2+ years of relevant engineering experience, or a Master's degree in Engineering with 0+ years of relevant experience.
- Experience supporting engineering activities, including testing, data collection, analysis, or product development.
- Ability to document technical work through reports, protocols, and engineering records.
- Experience working within structured processes and complying with quality or regulatory requirements.
- Ability to work onsite in Memphis, Tennessee, a minimum of four days per week.
Nice To Haves
- Experience within the medical device, biologics, healthcare, or other regulated industry environment.
- Experience with laboratory testing, biomaterials, tissue-based research, or engineering analysis.
- Knowledge of spinal anatomy, bone grafting technologies, graft delivery systems, or spine-focused therapies.
- Experience supporting verification and validation activities, including bench, cadaveric, or pre-clinical studies.
- Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams in a product development environment.
- For Baccalaureate degrees earned outside of the United States, a degree that satisfies the requirements of 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(h)(4)(iii)(A) is required.
Responsibilities
- Support the design and development of bone graft technologies, graft delivery instruments, and spine-related products.
- Plan and execute laboratory testing, data collection, and engineering analyses to support product development activities.
- Conduct verification and validation activities, including bench, cadaveric, and pre-clinical studies.
- Assist with the execution and documentation of animal studies, including study coordination, sample handling, and data collection.
- Translate product requirements into design inputs, test methods, and performance evaluations.
- Document engineering activities through technical reports, test protocols, design records, and study summaries.
- Collaborate with cross-functional partners to support project objectives, quality requirements, and development timelines.
- Evaluate existing and competitive technologies to support product improvements and future development efforts.
Benefits
- Health, Dental and vision insurance
- Health Savings Account
- Healthcare Flexible Spending Account
- Life insurance
- Long-term disability leave
- Dependent daycare spending account
- Tuition assistance/reimbursement
- Simple Steps (global well-being program)
- Incentive plans
- 401(k) plan plus employer contribution and match
- Short-term disability
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Employee Assistance Program
- Non-qualified Retirement Plan Supplement (subject to IRS earning minimums)
- Capital Accumulation Plan (available to Vice Presidents and above, or subject to IRS earning minimums)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
