Development Engineer

We are looking for a full time Development Engineer (Mechatronic / Mechanical) to join our R&D department.

The role is involved in research, design and evaluate products, components, modification of product and process to meet new product requirements, applying knowledge of engineering principle and ensure conformance with applicable specifications.

This position has to deal with all departments and international colleagues and with external consultants and doctors / surgeons.

The person will report to the Product Development Director.

This is a great opportunity for a person that shows motivation, persistence, open mind and proactivity.

Responsibilities :

• Participate in the definition of the design criteria and performance requirements of new products, components and modification of products
• Investigate, evaluate, analyze and test competitor products to find out opportunity for new products or OpTech, enhancements of existing products or OpTech
• Design new concept / product from 3D modeling to final design drawings to be released in each phase of the product development process (such as Concept, Architecture, Prototype, Product Release) according to product development process and strategy
• Execute modeling and FEA simulation in order to understand / develop the structural aspect of the product.
• Assist and coordinates outsourced engineering services in product development, design and simulation activities
• Test or assist / coordinate testing activity of models / products to assess feasibility, verification and validation, developing and delivering appropriate test plan, testing protocols and reports
• Oversee first uses of the designed products, cadaver lab and surgery, to ensure they perform and function according to specifications
• Investigate product failures and solve the problems by designing, or coordinate the design, of the required corrective action
• Collaborate in the team activity during the Product Development Process, such as Risk Analisys assessment, Product Operative Technique development, Design for Manufacturing studies, Project Planning, Quality Engineering aspect for product qualification, Regulatory activities for products registrations

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Do you want to join us? Are you ready to make the difference? We look forward to your application. Please send it to careers@orthofix.com