Biomechanics Lab Engineer - Orthopedic Testing

Encore Medical LP; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan

Vacation, Sick Leave, and Holidays

Job summary

Enovis is seeking a Biomechanics Austin Test (BAT) Lab Engineer to organize and execute testing for orthopedic product development in the Austin facility. The role focuses on mechanical tests and delivering robust data to support regulatory submissions and product evaluation.

You will work with a cross-functional team, maintain testing systems, and contribute to fixture design, data analysis, and report quality. A degree in engineering and hands-on testing experience are required.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information and multitask in a professional setting.

Responsibilities

• Organize, plan, and execute testing to support development and evaluation of orthopedic products.
• Conduct mechanical testing following ASTM standards and internal procedures.
• Ensure accuracy and quality of test data and reports.
• Design and manufacture fixture components for testing.
• Coordinate with external testing vendors as needed.
• Operate and maintain mechanical testing systems (MTS, Instron, ADMET).
• Assist in developing testing strategies to support FDA submissions.
• Support creation and revision of ASTM testing standards.
• Mentor student engineers and analyze linear finite element data.

Skills

Communication skills

Documentation

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or biomedical engineering

Tools

MTS

Instron

ADMET

Job description

Enovis is seeking a Biomechanics Austin Test (BAT) Lab Engineer to organize and execute testing for orthopedic product development in the Austin facility. The role focuses on mechanical tests and delivering robust data to support regulatory submissions and product evaluation.

You will work with a cross-functional team, maintain testing systems, and contribute to fixture design, data analysis, and report quality. A degree in engineering and hands-on testing experience are required.