Engineer Principal - Electrical - Product Development - Medical Devices

Arthrex GmbH; Santa Barbara (CA); On-site; USD 190,850 - 289,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

Company-Provided Life Insurance

Matching 401(k) Retirement Plan

Annual Bonus

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Free Onsite Lunch

Job summary

A prominent medical device company is seeking a Principal Engineer for Electrical Product Development in Santa Barbara, CA. The role involves designing and improving medical devices, leading cross-functional teams, and maintaining project timelines. Required qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Computer Science and 12 years of relevant experience. Candidates with proficiency in 3D-CAD software such as Pro/E or SolidWorks and knowledge of FDA regulations will excel. The position offers competitive benefits including medical, dental, and a 401(k) matching plan.

Qualifications

• 12 years of experience in relevant field required.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Engineering or Computer Science is required.
• Experience in project management and communication preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design components and improve products for manufacturing.
• Lead multifunctional project teams through feasibility to execution.
• Provide technical support to Regulatory and Marketing teams.

Skills

Knowledge of FDA and ISO guidelines for medical devices

Project management skills

3D-CAD program proficiency (Pro/E or SolidWorks)

Manufacturing process knowledge

Knowledge of orthopedic surgery principles

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Computer Science

MS Preferred

Tools

Pro/E

SolidWorks

Job description

Job Title

Engineer Principal - Electrical - Product Development - Medical Devices

Location

Santa Barbara, CA, US, 93111

Salary Range

$190,850.00 – $289,800.00

Responsibilities

• Designs components or functional systems and modifies existing designs to develop or improve products and facilitate manufacturing operations.
• Recommends alterations to development and design to improve quality of products and/or procedures.
• Determines budgets and timelines for assigned projects.
• Leads multifunctional new product project teams, as assigned by Engineering Manager, through project technical feasibility analysis, initiation, planning, execution, and termination, adhering closely to project timeline and budget.
• Maintains a history design file for assigned projects, adhering to Arthrex design control procedures.
• Provides Regulatory department with technical support for assigned projects as needed.
• Supports Marketing and Product Management with technical information to be used for training and marketing of assigned products.
• Supports Manufacturing to provide processing improvements.
• Supports surgeon and distributor customers by training and/or educating them on technical aspects of assigned products as needed.
• Determines necessity of testing and initiates testing of assigned products.
• Reports on progress and status of assigned projects on a timely basis.
• May be required travel to attend trade shows and visit established accounts as well as prospective accounts. International travel may be required.

Knowledge

• Regularly contributes to the development of new concepts, techniques, and standards. Considered expert in field within the organization.

Reasoning Ability

• Develop solutions to a variety of complex problems. May refer to established precedents and policies.

Discretion/Latitude

• Work is performed under general direction. Participates in determining objectives of assignment. Plans schedules and arranges own activities in accomplishing objectives. Work is reviewed upon completion for adequacy in meeting objectives. May supervise the activities of lower-level personnel.

Skills

• Knowledgeable of FDA and ISO guidelines for the development of medical devices required.
• Manufacturing process knowledge preferred.
• Project management and communication skills training preferred.
• Working knowledge of anatomy from an orthopedic standpoint preferred.
• Working knowledge of joint anatomy preferred.
• Proficiency in designing products using a 3D-CAD program. Pro/E and/or SolidWorks experience preferable.
• Technical knowledge in development methodologies, design, and project implementation.
• Knowledge of orthopedic surgery principles, theories, and products preferred.
• Historical perspective on orthopedic surgery principles, theories, and products preferred.

Education / Experience

• 12 Years of experience.
• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent experience) required, preferably in Engineering (Mechanical, Biomedical, Electrical or Software Engineering) or Computer Science.
• MS Preferred.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Company-Provided Life Insurance
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Supplemental Insurance Plans (Accident, Cancer, Hospital, Critical Illness)
• Matching 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Annual Bonus
• Wellness Incentive Program
• Free Onsite Lunch
• Gym Reimbursement Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Trip of a Lifetime
• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Sick Leave
• Volunteer PTO
• Employee Assistance Provider (EAP)

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.