Associate R&D Engineer

Smith & Nephew; Mansfield, Northern (MA, KY); Hybrid; USD 68,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k Matching

Tuition Reimbursement

Discounted Stock Options

Flexible PTO

Job summary

Smith+ Nephew in Mansfield, MA is seeking an Associate R&D Engineer to join a fast-paced, collaborative team focused on Sports Medicine joint repair technologies that improve patient outcomes worldwide.

You will contribute across the full product lifecycle from concept through launch, design and verify new products, develop prototypes, and support design control documentation with manufacturing partners.

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 with internal and external partners.
• Ability to read and improve quality systems and processes.
• Excellent organizational, time management, written communication and presentation skills.
• Willingness to travel up to 15% as required.

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.

Skills

SolidWorks

Mechanical design

Stress analysis

Statistics

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Science

Tools

Finite Element Analysis

Job description

Life Unlimited. At Smith+ Nephew 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!

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Smith+ Nephew is a global medical technology company. We design and manufacture technology that takes the limits off living. We support healthcare professionals to return their patients to health and mobility, helping them to perform at their fullest potential. From our first employee and founder, T.J. Smith, to our team today, it’s our people who make Smith+ Nephew a unique place. Yes, we love to innovate and develop exciting technologies, and we offer competitive salaries and progressive benefits. But it’s our culture - of Care, Collaboration and Courage - that really sets us apart. Through a spirit of ownership and can‑do attitude we work together to win. We’re a company of people who care about each other, about our customers and their patients, and about our communities. Together, we fulfill our shared purpose of Life Unlimited.