Senior Research and Test Engineer | Johnson & Johnson MedTech | Orthopedics

Biopharma Asia; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

DePuy Synthes in Leeds, UK is recruiting a Senior Kinematics Test Engineer to join our R&D team. You will contribute to verification and validation of medical implants and instrumentations for Kinimatic/Tribological applications, collaborating with R&D and Quality to ensure testability of requirements and robust test methods.

This hands-on role spans multiple engineering fields, with opportunities to improve processes, mentor staff, and support regulatory submissions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Material Science or related field.
• Minimum of 4 years’ experience in the Medical Device industry.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience within Tribology.
• Experience with transducers (load cells, LVDTs, strain gages) and data acquisition systems is required
• Prior experience with medical device joint simulators is highly preferred
• Experience with data processing and statistical analyses is required
• Experience with technical writing is required
• Prior experience writing plans/protocols and performing formal testing in a regulated industry is required
• Good Laboratory Practice/ Good Documentation Practice
• Verbal and written communication skills
• Statistical analysis
• Problem analyzing and solving
• Ability to effectively work on multiple tasks

Responsibilities

• Perform verification tests to support regulatory submissions, investigational tests to support new product development and quality investigations.
• Develop test methods that meet complex requirement intent (including but not limited to: test plans, protocol development, fixture development, test method validation, data analysis, test report and summary document generations)
• Clearly and professionally communicate test findings, technical challenges and proposed resolutions to teams
• Works with development engineers, manufacturing, regulatory affairs, product directors, equipment and materials vendors and other team members to develop and execute test protocols, creating technical reports and contribute to peer reviewed publications in multi-functional projects.
• Mentor students and other technical staff
• Participate in the review processes for function of current and new product (including investigative skills to evaluate customer complaints) and contribute in design FMEAs and process PFMEAs
• Must be able to work individually and as part of a team in development projects, possibly leading internal projects with a strong test/research bias
• Must be effective in cross functional projects and work in a global team and execute test procedures in line with company/international procedures/specific country requirements to generate data required for the design verification section of the product development and design history files (DHF).
• The Senior Test Engineer will take the lead in understanding, revising, and implementing departmental work instructions to ensure consistency in all DePuy Synthes laboratories.
• Assist with departmental internal and external quality audits to ensure compliance and remediation.

Skills

Transducers

Data acquisition

Tribology

Statistical analysis

Technical writing

Regulated testing

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Load cells

LVDTs

Strain gauges

Job description

At Johnson & Johnson,we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build aworld where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured,where treatments are smarter and less invasive, andsolutions are personal.Through our expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, we are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow, and profoundly impact health for humanity.Learn more at jnj.com .

As guided by Our Credo, Johnson & Johnson is responsible to our employees who work with us throughout the world. We provide an inclusive work environment where each person is considered as an individual. At Johnson & Johnson, we respect the diversity and dignity of our employees and recognize their merit.

Job Function:

R&D Operations

Job Sub Function:

Product Development Testing

Job Category:

Professional

All Job Posting Locations:

Leeds, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom

Job Description:

DePuy Synthes is recruiting for a Senior Kinematics Test Engineer, located in Leeds, UK

The Senior Test Engineer contributes with limited guidance to the research, design characterization, verification and risk assessment of medical implants and instrumentations for Kinimatic/Tribological applications. The engineer will work closely with R&D engineering and Quality engineering to develop and ensure the testability of requirements, while developing test methods that will holistically verify the safety and efficacy of the medical devices (implants and instrumentations). This is a hands‑on engineering role which touches on various engineering fields required for formal testing of complex medical devices and systems. Additionally, the individual will have the opportunity to propose improvements to our existing processes to improve the team’s quality and efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

Under limited supervision and in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local laws/regulations and Corporate Johnson & Johnson, procedures and guidelines, this position:

Perform verification tests to support regulatory submissions, investigational tests to support new product development and quality investigations, and research to improve product designs

Develop test methods that meet complex requirement intent (including but not limited to: test plans, protocol development, fixture development, test method validation, data analysis, test report and summary document generations)

Clearly and professionally communicate test findings, technical challenges and proposed resolutions to teams

Works with development engineers, manufacturing, regulatory affairs, product directors, equipment and materials vendors and other team members to develop and execute test protocols, creating technical reports and contribute to peer reviewed publications in multi-functional projects.

Mentor students and other technical staff

Participate in the review processes for function of current and new product (including investigative skills to evaluate customer complaints) and contribute in design FMEAs and process PFMEAs

Must be able to work individually and as part of a team in development projects, possibly leading internal projects with a strong test/research bias

Must be effective in cross functional projects and work in a global team and execute test procedures in line with company/international procedures/specific country requirements to generate data required for the design verification section of the product development and design history files (DHF).

The Senior Test Engineer will take the lead in understanding, revising, and implementing departmental work instructions to ensure consistency in all DePuy Synthes laboratories.

Assist with departmental internal and external quality audits to ensure compliance and remediation.

Qualifications

Education:

Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Material Science or other related fields

Experience and Skills:

Required:

Minimum of 4 years’ experience in the Medical Device industry

Minimum of 2 years’ experience within Tribology/

Experience with transducers (load cells, LVDT’s, strain gages, etc.) and data acquisition systems is required

Prior experience with medical device joint simulators is highly preferred

Experience with data processing and statistical analyses is required

Experience with technical writing is required

Prior experience writing plans/protocols and performing formal testing in a regulated industry is required·

Good Laboratory Practice/ Good Documentation Practice

Verbal and written communication skills

Statistical analysis

Problem analyzing and solving

Ability to effectively work on multiple tasks

Preferred:

Prior experience or general knowledge in fixture development and qualification is required

Experience with 3D motion tracking systems or 3D optical test/inspection systems is preferred

Experience with instrument qualification and validation activities

Experience working in an agile project management environment

Experience with PLM applications

Knowledge of regulatory guidelines is preferred

Other:

Up to 10% of time may be expected for domestic and international travel

What’s in it for YOU?

It’s important to us that you feel you can bring your whole self to work; at Depuy Synthes we provide an environment for you to fulfil your career aspirations as well as promoting your physical and mental wellbeing. As part of our offering, you will receive a competitive compensation and benefits package as well as benefits that can be tailored to what is valuable to you throughout different stages of your life. Examples of this include: online Digital GP, private healthcare, Retail Vouchers, Discounted & Subsidised Gym memberships and you can get to support community projects as part of our global Corporate Social Responsibility programme.

Depuy Synthes is a supporter of equal opportunities and is a proud member of Disability Confident.

We respectively request Government Officials to identify themselves as such on application; for the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act. If you decide to apply for the position, any personal data which you provide shall be processed by Depuy Synthes. Your personal data shall be processed for the purposes of recruitment, recruitment policy and selection.

Required Skills:

Preferred Skills:

Business Behavior, Business Case Modeling, Clinical Data Management, Coaching, Communication, Healthcare Trends, Health Sciences, Innovation, Laboratory Operations, Market Research, Problem Solving, Product Development, Product Improvements, Product Strategies, Project Management, Report Writing, Research and Development, Use of Laboratory Equipment