Sr. Engineer, Biomechanics Testing
About The Position
VB Spine is seeking a Sr. Engineer, Biomechanics Testing to provide technical leadership and guidance for the Biomechanics Test Laboratory team. This role involves partnering with new product development, sustaining, and marketing teams to deliver laboratory results that support products. The engineer will utilize advanced knowledge of surgical procedures to develop clinically relevant test methods, generate test protocols, technical documents, and test reports, and execute testing for experimental, characterization, and product verification purposes. Responsibilities also include developing prototypes and fixtures, analyzing data sets using statistical techniques, comparing results with FEA and engineering analyses, and developing new testing methodologies. The role requires utilizing FEA systems to support analytical assessment of designs, participating on cross-functional design teams, managing test laboratory documents using the PLM system, and ensuring Good Laboratory Practices (GLPs) are maintained. The position may involve preparing information for invention disclosures and patent applications, providing input at Trade Meetings and Standards Boards, and evaluating laboratory practices to drive improvements.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Biomedical Engineering from an accredited college or university
- Minimum of 2 years of experimental test laboratory experience
- Experience with mechanical testing systems including electromagnetic and servohydraulic test frames
- Moderate experience with parametric CAD packages and CAE software
- Strong data analytics skills and basic project management ability (managing test development, timelines, budgets, and goals)
- Experience and demonstrated proficiency with design controls within a regulated industry
- Excellent technical communication skills and strong general communication abilities
- Ability to handle assignments of high technical complexity and apply professional judgment
- Ability to work with a moderate level of supervision
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree or PhD
- 4+ years of experimental test laboratory experience
- Medical device industry experience
- Instron or MTS experience
- Creo or SolidWorks experience
- Potential for bonuses and incentives
Responsibilities
- Provide technical leadership, guidance, and direction for the Biomechanics Test Laboratory team as a subject matter expert in testing for spinal medical devices
- Partner with new product development, sustaining, and marketing teams to deliver laboratory results that support products
- Utilize advanced knowledge of surgical procedures to develop clinically relevant test methods
- Generate test protocols, technical documents, and test reports
- Execute testing for experimental, characterization, and product verification purposes
- Develop prototypes and fixtures for testing
- Analyze data sets using statistical techniques and compare results with FEA and engineering analyses
- Develop new testing methodologies and refine existing techniques
- Utilize FEA (Finite Element Analysis) systems to support analytical assessment of designs prior to physical testing
- Actively participate on cross-functional design teams to support testing needs throughout the product lifecycle
- Utilize the PLM system for management of test laboratory documents and ensure quality documentation practices
- Ensure laboratory notebooks, calibrations, and other Good Laboratory Practices (GLPs) are maintained
- May prepare and review information for invention disclosures and patent applications
- Provide input at Trade Meetings and Standards Boards (such as ASTM) to support the field and VB Spine Biomechanics Laboratory
- Evaluate laboratory practices and drive improvements in engineering acumen and efficiency
Benefits
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid time off (PTO) and holidays
- Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
- Opportunity to grow within a fast-paced, dynamic company
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
