Sr. Engineer, Biomechanics Testing

VB Spine, LLC; South Carolina; On-site; USD 100,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with company match

PTO & holidays

Professional development opportunities

Growth within a fast-paced company

Job summary

VB Spine, LLC seeks a Biomechanics Laboratory Lead to provide technical leadership in spinal device testing. You will partner with product development, sustaining, and marketing to deliver laboratory results and develop clinically relevant test methods.

The role involves creating protocols, reports, and prototypes, and applying advanced data analytics and design controls within a regulated setting. The position emphasizes collaboration across teams, test method innovation, and adherence to GLP

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Mechanical or Biomedical Engineering; Master’s preferred; PhD welcomed.
• 2+ years experimental test lab experience; 4+ years preferred; medical device industry preferred.
• Experience with mechanical testing systems (electromagnetic and servo-hydraulic frames).
• Proficiency with Creo or SolidWorks and CAE software.
• Strong data analytics and basic project management abilities.
• Experience with design controls in a regulated industry.
• Excellent technical and general communication skills.
• Ability to handle highly complex tasks with professional judgment.
• Ability to work with moderate supervision.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership and direction for the Biomechanics Lab as SME in spinal device testing.
• Partner with NPD, sustaining, and marketing to deliver lab results.
• Develop clinically relevant test methods using surgical procedure knowledge.
• Generate test protocols, technical docs, and test reports.
• Execute testing for experimental, characterization, and verification purposes.
• Develop prototypes and fixtures for testing.
• Analyze data sets with statistics; compare with FEA/engineering analyses.
• Develop new methodologies and refine existing techniques.
• Use FEA systems to support design assessment prior to physical testing.
• Participate on cross-functional teams to support testing needs across lifecycle.
• Use PLM for management of test documents and ensure GLP-compliant practices.
• Maintain laboratory notebooks, calibrations, and GLP records.
• Prepare information for invention disclosures and patent apps when needed.
• Contribute at Trade Meetings and Standards Boards (e.g., ASTM).
• Evaluate practices and drive improvements in engineering accuracy and efficiency.

Skills

Technical leadership

Data analytics

Project management

Excellent communication

Professional judgment

Cross-functional collaboration

Regulatory awareness

Supervision abilities

Education

B.S. in Mechanical Engineering

B.S. in Biomedical Engineering

M.S. preferred

PhD welcomed

Tools

Creo

SolidWorks

CAe software

Instron

MTS

Job description

What You’ll Do:

• Provide technical leadership, guidance, and direction for the Biomechanics Test Laboratory team as a subject matter expert in testing for spinal medical devices
• Partner with new product development, sustaining, and marketing teams to deliver laboratory results that support products
• Utilize advanced knowledge of surgical procedures to develop clinically relevant test methods
• Generate test protocols, technical documents, and test reports
• Execute testing for experimental, characterization, and product verification purposes
• Develop prototypes and fixtures for testing
• Analyze data sets using statistical techniques and compare results with FEA and engineering analyses
• Develop new testing methodologies and refine existing techniques
• Utilize FEA (Finite Element Analysis) systems to support analytical assessment of designs prior to physical testing
• Actively participate on cross-functional design teams to support testing needs throughout the product lifecycle
• Utilize the PLM system for management of test laboratory documents and ensure quality documentation practices
• Ensure laboratory notebooks, calibrations, and other Good Laboratory Practices (GLPs) are maintained
• May prepare and review information for invention disclosures and patent applications
• Provide input at Trade Meetings and Standards Boards (such as ASTM) to support the field and VB Spine Biomechanics Laboratory
• Evaluate laboratory practices and drive improvements in engineering acumen and efficiency

What You Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Biomedical Engineering from an accredited college or university (Master’s preferred; PhD welcomed)
• Minimum of 2 years of experimental test laboratory experience (4+ years preferred); medical device industry experience preferred
• Experience with mechanical testing systems including electromagnetic and servohydraulic test frames (Instron or MTS experience preferred)
• Moderate experience with parametric CAD packages (Creo or SolidWorks preferred) and CAE software
• Strong data analytics skills and basic project management ability (managing test development, timelines, budgets, and goals)
• Experience and demonstrated proficiency with design controls within a regulated industry
• Excellent technical communication skills and strong general communication abilities
• Ability to handle assignments of high technical complexity and apply professional judgment
• Ability to work with a moderate level of supervision

Why VB Spine?

We believe in growing talent from within. At VB Spine, join a high-performing R&D team where your biomechanics testing expertise will directly support the development and verification of innovative spinal implants and instruments that improve patient lives.

Compensation:

Pay for this role is competitive and based on experience, qualifications, and performance. The typical pay range for this position is $100,000.00 - $110,000.00 annually, with potential for bonuses and incentives plus benefits. Final compensation is determined on a case-by-case basis and considers a variety of factors including experience level, technical expertise, and market conditions.

Benefits include:

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
• Opportunity to grow within a fast-paced, dynamic company