What are the responsibilities and job description for the Research Engineer I, Biomechanical Testing position at Arthrex?
Requisition ID: 63745 Title: Research Engineer I, Biomechanical Testing Division: Arthrex, Inc. (US01) Location: Naples, FL
Arthrex, Inc. is a global medical device company and a leader in new product development and medical education in orthopedics. Arthrex is actively searching for a Research Engineer I, Biomechanical Testing. Join our talented team at a global medical device company focused on Helping Surgeons Treat Their Patients Better.
Main Objective: Lead, conduct, and coordinate biomechanical research studies and product testing in a laboratory setting and report findings.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Arthrex, Inc. is a global medical device company and a leader in new product development and medical education in orthopedics. Arthrex is actively searching for a Research Engineer I, Biomechanical Testing. Join our talented team at a global medical device company focused on Helping Surgeons Treat Their Patients Better.
Main Objective: Lead, conduct, and coordinate biomechanical research studies and product testing in a laboratory setting and report findings.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Design and perform biomechanical research studies to support product testing needs, including feasibility, product verification, regulatory submission, and post-market analysis.
- Design and perform research to facilitate evaluation of new technologies and design concepts.
- Participate in writing, preparation and submission process of scientific articles.
- Perform mechanical testing studies by preparing test samples, data collection, record keeping, and statistical analysis.
- Prepare technical reports and disseminate information to facilitate product related business decision making.
- Perform preventative maintenance and regular calibrations on laboratory equipment.
- Maintain laboratory organization and cleanliness.
- Operate a variety of materials testing machines, gauges, and software to obtain requested testing results.
- Maintain and update records of work performed to contribute to team and personal metrics.
- Minimal travel and some flexibility of work hours may be required, including occasional evenings and weekends.
- Must comply with all laboratory safety instructions and wear PPE as appropriate for various activities.
- General understanding of mechanical and biomechanical testing methods and principles
- Able to complete data analysis, statistical comparisons, and write technical reports
- General understanding of Good Document Practices
- Able to use Microsoft Office software and some CAD software experience
- Comfortable with Microsoft Office software and CAD software
- Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
- Comfortable writing technical reports
- Understanding of statistical analysis and able to use statistical software
- Ability to perform peer-reviewed literature searches
- College degree in Biomedical or Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
- Some previous mechanical testing experience preferred.
- Some previous fatigue testing experiece preferred.
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
- Company-Provided Life Insurance
- Voluntary Life Insurance
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Supplemental Insurance Plans (Accident, Cancer, Hospital, 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)
