Senior Biomechanics Test Engineer — Shape Spine Tech

VB Spine, LLC; Allendale (NJ); On-site; USD 100,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Ongoing training and professional dev.

Growth opportunities

Job summary

VB Spine is seeking a Senior Engineer, Biomechanics Testing, to join its R&D Spine division in Allendale, NJ. You will lead the Biomechanics Test Laboratory, developing test methods and protocols for spinal implants and instruments, and providing technical guidance to project teams.

You’ll analyze data with statistical methods, apply FEA/CAE, and help drive design and verification activities throughout the product lifecycle. Competitive pay and growth opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experimental test laboratory experience; 4+ years preferred.
• Experience with mechanical testing systems and test frames.
• Familiarity with design controls in regulated environments.
• Strong data analytics and communication skills.
• Experience developing test methods, protocols, and reports.
• Ability to work with supervision and cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership for the Biomechanics Test Laboratory as SME in spinal device testing.
• Collaborate with NPD, sustaining, and marketing to deliver lab results.
• Develop clinically relevant test methods using surgical procedure knowledge.
• Generate test protocols, documents, and reports.
• Execute testing for experimental, characterization, and verification purposes.
• Develop fixtures and analyze data; compare with FEA/CAE results.
• Refine testing techniques and support Life Cycle testing and PLM documentation.
• Ensure GLP compliance and participate in invention disclosures and standards boards.

Skills

Lab testing

Mechanical testing

Data analytics

Communication

Project management

Design controls

FEA/CAE

CAD Creo/SolidWorks

Education

Bachelor’s in Mechanical or Biomedical Engineering

Master’s preferred; PhD welcomed

Tools

Instron

MTS

Creo

SolidWorks

Job description

VB Spine is seeking a Senior Engineer, Biomechanics Testing, to join its R&D Spine division in Allendale, NJ. You will lead the Biomechanics Test Laboratory, developing test methods and protocols for spinal implants and instruments, and providing technical guidance to project teams.

You’ll analyze data with statistical methods, apply FEA/CAE, and help drive design and verification activities throughout the product lifecycle. Competitive pay and growth opportunities are offered.