Associate R&D Engineer

Smith+Nephew; Mansfield (MA); On-site; USD 68,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401k

Tuition reimbursement

Paid holidays

Flexible personal/vacation time off

Job summary

Smith+Nebhew in Mansfield, MA is seeking an Associate R&D Engineer to join our Sports Medicine team. You will design, develop, verify and launch joint repair devices, collaborating with manufacturing, surgery teams and external suppliers to deliver manufacturable products.

You will contribute across the full product lifecycle from concept through transfer, building design control documentation and participating in testing, validation, and IP activities in a fast-paced, regulated environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science, or a related technical field.
• 0–3 years of engineering or product development experience in a regulated/technical environment.
• Knowledge of SolidWorks, mechanical design, stress analysis, manufacturing techniques, and statistics.
• Strong collaboration and relationship-building skills with internal and external partners.
• Ability to understand and improve quality systems and processes.
• Excellent organizational, time management, written communication, and presentation skills.
• Willingness to travel up to 15%.

Responsibilities

• Contribute as a technical team member on new product development projects focused on Sports Medicine solutions.
• Design, develop, verify, and validate new products from concept through design transfer and product launch.
• Create prototypes and support verification and validation testing, including authoring protocols and reports.
• Develop and maintain design control documentation including user needs, design inputs, risk assessments, and usability assessments while ensuring compliance with quality and regulatory requirements.
• Partner with manufacturing engineering and external suppliers to deliver manufacturable product designs.
• Develop and validate biomechanical and mechanical testing methods for sports medicine repair devices.
• Engage with surgeons, marketing, and sales teams to understand clinical needs and customer requirements.
• Support intellectual property activities, competitive product analysis, and product performance evaluations.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Science

Excellent organizational skills

Written communication & presentation skills

Tools

SolidWorks

Mechanical design

Stress analysis

Statistics

Job description

Life Unlimited. At Smith+Nebhew we design and manufacture technology that takes the limits off living. Ready to help shape the future of Sports Medicine? As an Associate R&D Engineer based in Mansfield, MA, you will play a key role in the development of innovative Joint Repair technologies that help improve patient outcomes around the world. Working alongside a talented and collaborative new product development team, you will contribute across the full product lifecycle from concept through launch while gaining hands on experience in a fast paced, purpose driven environment

What will you be doing?

• Contribute as a technical team member on new product development projects focused on Sports Medicine solutions.
• Design, develop, verify, and validate new products from concept through design transfer and product launch.
• Create prototypes and support verification and validation testing, including authoring protocols and reports.
• Develop and maintain design control documentation including user needs, design inputs, risk assessments, and usability assessments while ensuring compliance with quality and regulatory requirements.
• Partner with manufacturing engineering and external suppliers to deliver manufacturable product designs.
• Develop and validate biomechanical and mechanical testing methods for sports medicine repair devices.
• Engage with surgeons, marketing, and sales teams to understand clinical needs and customer requirements.
• Support intellectual property activities, competitive product analysis, and product performance evaluations.

What will you need to be successful?

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science, or a related technical field.
• Approximately 0 to 3 years of engineering or product development experience within a regulated or technical environment.
• Knowledge of SolidWorks, mechanical design, stress analysis, manufacturing techniques, and statistics.
• Strong collaboration and relationship building skills with internal and external partners.
• Ability to understand, interpret, follow, and continuously improve quality systems and processes.
• Excellent organizational, time management, written communication, and presentation skills.
• Willingness to travel up to 15% as required.

We anticipate the application window for this opening to close on 09.02.2026 The anticipated base compensation range for this position is $68,250.00 - $102,500.00 USD annually and the compensation offered will depend on the candidate’s qualifications, job-related knowledge/skills, geographical location. You will be entitled to receive bonus and benefits, which include medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401k, tuition reimbursement, medical leave programs, and a variety of wellness offerings.

Smith & Nephew follows the Pay Transparency and non-discrimination provisions described by local and state policies.

You Unlimited.

We believe in creating the greatest good for society. Our strongest investments are in our people and the patients we serve.

• Inclusion and Belonging- Committed to Welcoming, Celebrating and Thriving on Inclusion and Belonging, Learn more about Employee Inclusion Groups on our website (https://www.smith-nephew.com/).
• Your Future: 401k Matching Program, 401k Plus Program, Discounted Stock Options, Tuition Reimbursement
• Work/Life Balance: Flexible Personal/Vacation Time Off, Paid Holidays, Flex Holidays, Paid Community Service Day
• Your Wellbeing: Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account (Employer Contribution of $500+ annually), Employee Assistance Program, Parental Leave, Fertility and Adoption Assistance Program
• Training: Hands-On, Team-Customized, Mentorship
• Extra Perks: Discounts on fitness clubs, travel and more!

Smith+Nebhew provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.

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