Senior R&D Engineer, Mechanical

Smith+Nephew•Pittsburgh, PA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

As a Mechanical Engineer 3, you will play a critical role in shaping the next generation of surgical robotic systems for joint replacement. Based in Pittsburgh, PA, this role offers the opportunity to lead meaningful engineering work from early concept through production while collaborating with passionate experts across engineering, manufacturing, quality, and clinical teams. Your work will directly impact surgeons and patients around the world.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Biomechanical Engineering, Engineering Mechanics, or a related field with a minimum of five years of relevant experience, or a Master’s degree with three years of experience, or a PhD with one year of experience
Experience in orthopaedic product development, electromechanical devices and controls, or closely related fields
Demonstrated ability to lead subsystem development with minimal supervision in a fast paced environment
Experience with complex electromechanical assemblies and medical device development
Working knowledge of GD&T and experience with tolerance analysis

Nice To Haves

Experience using digital simulation tools such as FEA or CFD is preferred
Interest or experience in robotic systems is a plus

Responsibilities

Lead or co lead the development of mechanical subsystems within our surgical robotics ecosystem from concept through first production runs
Design and develop complex medical device components and assemblies, including detailed drawings, models, and technical documentation
Define, interpret, and support detailed requirements and specifications throughout the product lifecycle
Build, test, and analyze prototypes against requirements and specifications, including tolerance analyses of complex assemblies
Participate in and lead detailed design reviews across multiple development phases
Collaborate closely with cross functional partners including electrical, software, firmware, quality, manufacturing, systems, regulatory, marketing, and program management teams
Work with suppliers to source prototype components and understand manufacturing capabilities and limitations
Support non surgical and cadaveric testing to inform product design and sales support activities
Contribute to innovation through novel ideas, concepts, and support of the intellectual property portfolio
Stay current with emerging technologies, tools, and research methods relevant to medical robotics