What are the responsibilities and job description for the Research & Development Engineer 2 position at RTI Surgical Inc?
Location: Alachua, FL
RTI Surgical is now Evergen!
This rebrand reflects our strategic evolution as a leading CDMO in regenerative medicine and comes at the end of a significant year for the business, including the successful acquisitions of Cook Biotech in IN. and Collagen Solutions, MN. Our new brand identity emphasizes our unique positioning as the only CDMO offering a comprehensive portfolio of allograft and xenograft biomaterials at scale.
About Evergen:
Evergen (formally RTI Surgical) is a global industry-leading contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) in regenerative medicine. As the only regenerative medicine company that offers a differentiated portfolio of allograft and xenograft biomaterials at scale, Evergen is headquartered in Alachua, FL, and has manufacturing facilities in West Lafayette, IN., Eden Prairie and Glencoe, MN., Neunkirchen, DE., Glasgow, UK., and Marton, NZ.
Read more about this change and Evergen’s commitment to advancing regenerative medicine here: https://lnkd.in/eMSfVJkM
RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Designs and develops prototypes for new implants and improvements to existing designs
• Applies sound engineering problem-solving techniques to resolve challenges during the product development process and analyzes data to draw conclusions using statistically sound and scientifically based methodology
• Leverages experience and technical knowledge to proactively develop strategies and plans of execution to derive unique solutions and approaches to contribute to project success
• Writes protocols, reports, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and other technical documents in accordance with Good Documentation Practices with a high attention to detail
• Designs, develops, and validates test methods to meet design requirements
• Collaborates effectively and leads discussions with quality, regulatory, engineering, and production teams throughout the product development process and to meet project objectives
• Collaborates and leads discussions with internal or external customers to obtain design requirements and feedback on prototype designs with a high level of customer service
• Maintains project timelines by providing appropriate inputs, target times, and resource needs
• Learns aspects of relevant surgical procedures to develop innovative solutions to satisfy customer needs
• Evaluates product design for manufacturability and suggest design process adjustments and quality improvements
• Engages in the selection, development, and testing of tools, fixtures, machinery, and equipment used in manufacturing
• Other duties as assigned
REQUIREMENTS:
Education:
Bachelor of Science Degree in biomedical engineering or another relevant engineering disciple
Experience:
4-6 years engineering experience designing or modifying medical devices or implants
Skills:
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Project Management
• Computer Aided Drafting (CAD) software
• Statistical analysis software
• Design Control and Design History File
• Travel – up to 10%
SAFETY:
• Physical Requirements:
• Move or lift objects up to 25 pounds
• Frequent (>75%) stationary position (standing or sitting) while utilizing digital displays
• Frequent (>75%) fine manipulation using hands and fingers (typing, opening, writing, clicking, paper sorting, etc.)
• Working Environment:
Onsite: Office environment with assigned workstation
