Engineer Sr II - Systems - Medical Devices

Arthrex, Inc. is a global medical device company and a leader in new product development and medical education. We are a privately held company that strives to accomplish our corporate mission of Helping Surgeons Treat Their Patients Better™. We are committed to delivering uncompromising quality to the health care professionals who use our products, and ultimately, the millions of patients whose lives we impact.

Arthrex Benefits

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 Lunch
Tuition Reimbursement Program
Trip of a Lifetime
Paid Parental Leave
Paid Time Off
Volunteer PTO
Employee Assistance Provider (EAP)

Please note, most benefits are for regular, full time employees.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

Arthrex, Inc. is a global medical device company and a leader in new product development and medical education in orthopedics. The Engineer Sr II – Systems will be responsible for full life cycle development of Class I and II medical devices, which includes initiation, design, development, execution, verification/validation, release, and product maintenance. Recognized as a technical leader and resource.Join our talented team at a global medical device company focused on Helping Surgeons Treat Their Patients Better™.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop system architecture documentation
• Establish program design inputs and/or requirements, ensuring compliance to Arthrex QMS and global standards and regulatory requirements
• Decompose product requirements into discipline specific product specifications, collaborating with other engineering functions.
• Manage the completion of Design Control Documentation: Traceability Matrix; Risk Management File; Verification and Validation Plans and Protocols; etc.
• Lead product troubleshooting efforts, including product complaints review and root cause failure analysis activities
• Develop, track and monitor functional systems needs and reliability throughout a products life cycle, making recommendations on corrective actions and/or potential enhancements.
• Perform and develop methods to objectively quantify system performance/function.
• Manage tradeoffs between performance, cost, schedule.
• Integrate all components and subsystems into a functioning system
• Manage product compliance initiatives to relevant standards governing medical electrical equipment.
• Work with notified bodies (e.g., UL, TUV) to demonstrate product compliance to IEC60601
• Support the execution of engineering changes, lifecycle changes and/or document changes prior to release.
• Supervise, assign, and/or coordinate scope and breadth of quality/regulatory testing to be performed to ensure compliance to all ISO and regulatory standards required for a given product or assignment
• Support Quality System Audits conducted by external agencies, such as FDA, Notified Body and/or Regulatory Agency audits.
• Identify and pursue novel technology to support future strategic opportunities.
• Contribute to efficient and effective program management
• Ensure alignment of internal and external customers.
• Some required travel to attend trade shows and visit established accounts as well as prospective accounts. International travel may be required.

Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or science required. Preferably in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or Mechanical Engineering.

7 years’ experience in medical device product development or similar environment required. 

Knowledge and Skill Requirements/Specialized Courses and/or Training:

• Expert Systems Engineering skills; experience with full product development cycle.
• Demonstrable experience with medical device product development from concept and testing to production release.
• Strong strategic thinker, excellent collaboration and communication skills, careful attention to detail
• Ability to balance business and technical risks while remaining compliant with internal systems.
• Working knowledge of medical device regulations and associated quality systems, particularly design controls and risk management.
• Understanding of Design for Manufacturability, including manufacturing process optimization support, and Design for Cost.
• Understanding of Design for Quality with tools such as FTA, FMEA, etc.
• Manufacturing process knowledge preferred.
• Awareness of orthopedic surgery principles, theories, and products preferred
• Knowledgeable of FDA and ISO guidelines for the development of medical devices required.
• Technical knowledge in development methodologies, design and test in support of program release.
• Ability to confidently lead and/or support complex, cross functional teams independently.
• Continuously seeking ways to improve complex systems of people, processes and/or technologies.

About Arthrex

Arthrex Inc., a privately held company headquartered in Naples, Florida, is a global leader in orthopedic surgical device design, research, manufacturing, and medical education committed to one mission: Helping Surgeons Treat Their Patients Better™. Arthrex has pioneered the field of arthroscopy and sports medicine and innovates more than 1,000 new products and procedures every year to advance minimally invasive orthopedics worldwide.

Our core value is Making People Better. As a leading healthcare technology innovator, we are committed to making people’s lives better. The contributions we make to science and medicine have the potential to get a star athlete back in the game or improve the quality of someone’s life. It’s truly meaningful work.

Making People Better also signifies our corporate social responsibility and commitment to employees and communities. We make employees’ lives better through job security, educational and professional growth opportunities, unique benefits and amenities, and modern facilities that promote a vibrant and dynamic atmosphere of collaboration, mutual respect, and camaraderie. We also make important economic and philanthropic contributions to the communities we serve.

As a certified Great Place to Work® and one of the country’s Best Workplaces for Manufacturing and Production, Arthrex is proud of its award-winning, family business culture. With more than 6,000 employees around the world, we are growing and looking for candidates who champion our Arthrex Proud values of Innovation, Integrity, Dedication, Teamwork, and Competitive Spirit.

We invite you to explore our numerous exceptional benefits at careers.arthrex.com or visit us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram.

Arthrex Benefits

• 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 Lunch
• Gym Reimbursement Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Trip of a Lifetime
• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Sick Leave
• Volunteer PTO
• Employee Assistance Provider (EAP)

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.