What are the responsibilities and job description for the R&D Engineer I position at Linvatec Corporation?
The purpose of the R&D Engineer I is to perform engineering duties in designing and developing medical devices. The individual must be able to prepare reports and protocols and perform routine engineering activities under supervision. The engineer will collaborate with cross functional teams to develop and support advanced surgical devices and powered instruments which are used in orthopedic and arthroscopic surgery products. The engineer will have immediate opportunities to contribute in a fast-paced, hands-on and game-changing environment. Duties and Responsibilities: Create models and drawings in SolidWorks to meet design specifications. Analyze data and perform root-cause investigations. Conduct product and feature testing in a lab environment. Conduct each assignment based on broad team input and customer needs. Communicate effectively with team members and customers. Carry out engineering assignments that are broad in nature and require ingenuity and problem solving skills. Evaluate, select, and apply standard engineering techniques and procedures using judgment to solve difficult technical challenges. Prepare reports and protocols and perform routine engineering related actions. Facilitate changes within a design control system. Translate, develop, and document engineering specifications based on voice of the customer input. Required Qualifications: Bachelors in Mechanical or Biomedical engineering Preferred Qualifications: Experience with prototyping and 3D modeling. Experience with troubleshooting or building mechanical devices Knowledge in Design principles, engineering concepts Proficiency in Computer Aided Design and office software applications, SolidWorks or related 0-20% travel This position is no eligible for employer based visa sponsorship 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 & an Affirmative Action Employer. CONMED is a strong advocate of workforce diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, citizenship status, or veteran status. The Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal Poster and Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision reaffirm 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.
