Development Technologist (Memphis, TN)

Development Technologist (Memphis, TN)
 

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

This high-level technical specialist position is responsible for providing technical assistance to the design engineering function utilizing advanced technical knowledge and skills. With minimal supervision, he/she has a highly developed understanding of a range of relevant design processes, tools, and/or equipment and manages own workload to perform a range of day-to-day design related activities. This position may assist in management of small projects or portion(s) of large projects.

What will you be doing?

• Assists in the definition of design inputs, prototyping, feasibility testing protocols and the concept selection process.

• Creates product concepts/designs for new product development projects and/or product maintenance projects from defined user needs.

• Develop engineering drawings using CAD software to include detailed drawings, assembly drawings, and sub-assembly drawings using information provided from sketches, existing drawings, or 3-dimensional CAD models.

• Create 3-dimensional CAD models to support product development and maintenance activities as requested by the engineering function and/or manager.

• Assists engineer with the completion of design verification and validation activities by collaborating with testing partners to develop biomechanical and mechanical test methodologies when consensus testing standards are not applicable.

• Assists engineer in the creation and maintenance of documentation to comply with requirements of SN design control specifications and relevant regulatory bodies

• Other duties as assigned.

What will you need to be successful?

• Bachelor's degree in design/drafting, art or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school required

• 2+ years of related design experience

Competencies:

• Highly developed 3D CAD Modelling/Drafting skills in NX Unigraphics.

• Good written/verbal communication skills.

• Reasoning ability with attention to details.

• Able to understand and verify continuity between various types of documents, revision records and data.

• Knowledge of basic industry-specific manufacturing and quality inspection methods.

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 

• Flexibility: Hybrid Work Model (For most professional roles)  

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

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

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Smith+Nephew provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.