Design Engineer - Customs

Alphatec-Spine,-Inc; Carlsbad (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Alphatec Spine, Inc. in Carlsbad, CA, is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to design and develop Customized Instruments using SolidWorks, create CAD drawings, and generate cDHF documents.

You will intake and track requests in ServiceNOW, collaborate with the machine shop, surgeons, and Sales to define requirements, and prepare manufacturing work orders.

This role requires 1–4 years in product development for spine or orthopedic devices, a mechanical engineering degree, and strong communication.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in mechanical or biomedical engineering with an emphasis on mechanical design.
• 1–4 years of product development experience, preferably in spine or implantable orthopedic medical devices.
• Intern/Co-Op experience can be applied.
• Experience with SolidWorks and GD&T knowledge preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop Customized Instruments using SolidWorks
• Intake, tracking and completing requests in ServiceNOW software platform
• Generates design documentation for the project - Customized Design History File (cDHF)
• Works with machine shop on design for manufacturability and assembly (DFM/DFA)
• Interfaces with Surgeons, Marketing, and Sales as to requirements of designs
• Creates and processes Work Orders for manufacturing
• Collaborates on the development of inspection methods
• Attend grand rounds, labs, or surgeries to gain clinical experience
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Strong communication skills

Mechanical aptitude

Geometric dimensioning & tolerancing

Manufacturing methods knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical or biomedical engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

3D CAD software

Job description

Under routine supervision, primarily responsible for the design and development of new Customized Instruments. Tasks involved ideation of design concepts, modeling and creating engineer drawings utilizing 3D CAD software, and final inspection of custom devices. Other responsibilities include interfacing with ATEC machine shop, surgeons and Sales teams for design requirements, managing and tracking status of multiple requests, and creating work orders for manufacturing.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Design and develop Customized Instruments using SolidWorks
• Intake, tracking and completing requests in ServiceNOW software platform
• Generates design documentation for the project - Customized Design History File (cDHF)
• Works with machine shop on design for manufacturability and assembly (DFM/DFA)
• Interfaces with Surgeons, Marketing, and Sales as to requirements of designs
• Creates and processes Work Orders for manufacturing
• Collaborates on the development of inspection methods
• Attend grand rounds, labs, or surgeries to gain clinical experience
• Other duties as assigned

• Experience with 3D CAD software, preferably SolidWorks
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; comfortable presenting to senior management
• High mechanical aptitude with the ability to understand the operation, interaction, and functionality of mechanical systems and devices, preferred.
• Knowledge in the use and interpretation of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing, preferred
• Prior experience in a manufacturing environment, including knowledge of manufacturing methods, predominantly with metals and plastics, preferred.

Education and/or Experience:

• Undergraduate degree in mechanical or biomedical engineering with an emphasis on mechanical design
• 1-4 years of product development experience, preferably in spine or implantable orthopedic medical devices. Intern/Co-Op experience can be applied.

Equal Employment Opportunity & Other Disclosures

ATEC is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to its employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other protected status in accordance with all applicable federal, state or local laws. Further, ATEC will make reasonable accommodations that are necessary to comply with disability discrimination laws.

For roles based in the United States that require access to hospital facilities, must be eligible for and maintain credentials at all required hospitals, including meeting any applicable physical requirements or vaccination requirements (including the COVID-19 vaccine, as applicable).

At this time, ATEC Spine does not sponsor employment visas for this position. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future employer sponsorship.

Salary Range

Alphatec Spine, Inc. complies with state and federal wage and hour laws and compensation depends upon candidate’s qualifications, education, skill set, years of experience, and internal equity. $75,000 - $90,000 Full-Time Annual Salary