Associate R&D Engineer - TendonSeam

Life Unlimited. At Smith+Nephew we design and manufacture technology that takes the limits off living.   

Are you an early career engineer who wants to see your ideas make a real difference in the operating room? Join our Sports Medicine R&D team in Mansfield, where you will help design and develop innovative technologies that improve patient outcomes and support surgeons around the world. This is an opportunity to grow your technical expertise, work hands on with new products and be part of a collaborative, purpose driven team.
 

What will you be doing?

• Contributing as a technical team member on new product development projects from early concept through design transfer and production scale up

• Designing and developing sports medicine devices, including prototyping, mechanical design and collaboration with manufacturing and external suppliers to ensure designs are manufacturable

• Planning and executing verification and validation testing, including authoring protocols and reports in line with design control requirements

• Creating and maintaining design control documentation such as user needs, design inputs, risk assessments and usability assessments

• Developing and validating biomechanical and mechanical test methods for devices in development and on the market

• Partnering with surgeons, marketing and sales teams to observe procedures and translate user needs into design solutions

• Supporting intellectual property activities, including invention disclosures and patent prosecution support

• Assisting with competitive product analysis and performance testing

What will you need to be successful?

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Biomechanics

• 0 to 3 years of relevant engineering experience, with exposure to product development preferred

• Strong mechanical design skills with experience using SolidWorks

• Knowledge of general manufacturing techniques, stress analysis and statistics

• Interest or experience in biomechanics or biomechanical testing, with lab experience preferred

• Familiarity with design controls, risk management and regulated product development environments

• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a collaborative team setting

• A hands on, proactive approach to problem solving

The anticipated base compensation range for this position is $68,250.00 - $102,500.00 USD annually and the compensation offered will depend on the candidate’s qualifications, job-related knowledge/skills, geographical location. You will be entitled to receive bonus and benefits, which include medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401k, tuition reimbursement, medical leave programs, and a variety of wellness offerings.​

Smith & Nephew follows the Pay Transparency and non-discrimination provisions described by local and state policies.

You Unlimited.

We believe in creating the greatest good for society. Our strongest investments are in our people and the patients we serve.    

• Inclusion and Belonging- Committed to Welcoming, Celebrating and Thriving on Inclusion and Belonging, Learn more about Employee Inclusion Groups on our website (https://www.smith-nephew.com/).

• Your Future: 401k Matching Program, 401k Plus Program, Discounted Stock Options, Tuition Reimbursement  

• Work/Life Balance: Flexible Personal/Vacation Time Off, Paid Holidays, Flex Holidays, Paid Community Service Day  

• Your Wellbeing: Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account (Employer Contribution of $500+ annually), Employee Assistance Program, Parental Leave, Fertility and Adoption Assistance Program 

• Training: Hands-On, Team-Customized, Mentorship  

• Extra Perks: Discounts on fitness clubs, travel and more!  

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