What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mechanical R&D Engineer II - Sports Medicine position at Linvatec Corporation?
The Mechanical R&D Engineer II - Sports Medicine will perform engineering duties in designing and developing medical devices. Carries out engineering assignments that are broad in nature and require appreciable originality and ingenuity. Evaluates, selects, and applies standard engineering techniques and procedures using judgment to solve difficult technical challenges. Key Duties & Responsibilities: Plans and performs engineering assignments, including responsibility for engineering part of a major project, or performing project management and supportive development for a minor project. Conducts each assignment based on broader team input and customer needs. Translates, develops and documents engineering specifications based on user needs and design inputs. Ability to write and advise others of testing requirements, including development and execution or testing protocols and reports. Create models and drawings in SolidWorks to meet design specifications. Ability to create and check design specifications through feasibility, verification, and validation efforts. Evaluates, selects, and applies standard engineering techniques and procedures using judgment to solve difficult technical challenges, including product and feature testing in a lab environment. Ability to conduct root-cause investigation and recommend corrective action for design issues in existing products. Accepts engineering assignments that are broad in nature and require further definition usually requiring appreciable originality and ingenuity. Schedules work to meet completion dates and technical specifications. Facilitate changes within a design control system. Communicate effectively with team members and customers. Collaborative quick prototyping with model shop to evaluate design concepts or iterations. Qualifications: B.S. in Engineering, Biomedical or Mechanical engineering 2 years of engineering experience preferably in R&D Preferred Experience: Experience with material testing Demonstrated mechanical design experience Experience developing medical device products. Experience with design for manufacturability. Proficient in Computer Aided Design and office software applications. Knowledge in Design principles, engineering concepts Expected Travel 0-20% This position is not eligible for employer-visa sponsorship This job posting is anticipated to close on May 1, 2026. We may, however, extend this time period, in which case the posting will remain available on careers.conmed.com. Please submit your application as soon as possible as we will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis as we receive them. Benefits: CONMED offers a wide array of benefits to fit your unique needs. Visit our Benefits Page for more information. Competitive compensation Excellent healthcare including medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage Short & long term disability plus life insurance -- cost paid fully by CONMED Retirement Savings Plan (401K) -- CONMED matches your contributions dollar for dollar, with the potential for up to 7% per pay period Employee Stock Purchase Plan -- allows stock purchases at discounted price Tuition assistance for undergraduate and graduate level courses Know someone at CONMED? Have them submit you as a referral before applying for this position to be eligible for our Employee Referral Program incentives! CONMED is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected status or characteristic. Protected veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. The Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal Poster reaffirms this commitment. Colorado Residents: In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information. If you feel you need a reasonable accommodation pursuant to the ADA, you are encouraged to contact us at 800-929-7176 option #5. CONMED Corporation is a progressive, global medical device company. Through thoughtful leadership, innovation and team work, we are changing the future of medicine. Our 3,500 employees worldwide make meaningful contributions, positively impact the business, and advance in their careers as our company and product portfolio grows. We are a leader in Orthopedics, General Surgery, Gynecology, Gastroenterology, Pulmonology, and Anesthesiology and our employees enjoy challenging and diverse job opportunities across these varied specializations. We are headquartered in upstate New York with additional domestic facilities in FL, CA, MA, CO, and GA. We have an international presence in more than 20 locations throughout Europe, Australia, Latin America, Asia, North America, and the Middle East.