R&D Development Engineer - Mechanical

Summary Statement

For more than a century Ottobock has pursued the mission of helping people living with limb loss or mobility challenges regain or maintain their freedom of movement.  We do this through the development of leading prosthetic, orthotic and wheelchair innovation and an unwavering commitment to delivering superior patient care experiences.  As a growing healthcare company, we continue to invest in both our people and new service offerings.  With more than 10,000 employees worldwide and 1,100 across North America, we are dedicated to advancing the O&P industry and improving the lives of the people serviced by it. 

We have an opening for a Product Development Engineer position within our Research and Development team in our Salt Lake City, Utah location.  

If you would like to be part of a passionate, hard-working, engineering team that develops products which make a difference in human mobility, then this is an opportunity for you.

The ideal candidate for this position is an experienced and motivated R&D Engineer proficient in both product development and the ongoing support of in-market products. 

Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership in a cross-functional environment with manufacturing, quality, regulatory, supply chain, and external partnersTechnical oversight across design, analysis, testing, and manufacturing activities
• Oversee iterative design, test fixture development, bench testing, and failure analysis to meet stakeholder and end-user requirements
• Optimization of product cost / function / features including material selection and analysis.
• Identification and reduction of product/project risks.
• Product refinement and design changes for existing products.
• Provide technical guidance throughout the planning and execution of verification and validation testing
• Documentation to applicable Medical Device standards.
• Collaborate with key local/global stakeholders on topics such as product and manufacturability requirements
• Remain current with technical advances through education, training, and technical research.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Some regional or international travel may be required (<10%).

Qualifications

Qualifications (required)

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Biomechanics, or Materials Science 
• 7+ years of practical, hands-on R&D engineering experience in mechanical systems, structures, or product development
• Proven self-starter capable of independently identifying problems, developing solutions, and driving execution
• Demonstrated ability to act as a technical lead with ownership and accountability for technical outcomes
• Self-sufficient in CAD modeling and drawing preparation for mechanical systems - Creo, SolidWorks, NX (or equivalent)
• Strong communication and reporting skills – written and verbal.
• Team oriented with a “hands-on” mentality.

Qualifications (preferred)

• Carbon composite design, including material simulation and manufacturability 
• Design for additive manufacturing, including materials and technologies 
• Experience in prosthetics, prosthetic feet, ankle-foot systems, user-centered mechanical design
• Familiarity with medical device development, ISO 13485, FDA 21 CFR 820
• Experience supporting patient trials, user testing, or translating user feedback into design requirements
• Proficiency in Finite Element Analysis (FEA), including nonlinear analysis, fatigue analysis, contact modeling, and structural simulation
• Experience with hydraulic systems, dampers, pneumatic systems, or air springs

Benefits

•    Medical
•    Vision
•    Dental
•    Health savings accounts with employer contribution
•    Flexible spending account options
•    Company-paid life insurance policy
•    Paid time off
•    Company holidays
•    Floating holidays
•    100% company-paid short & long-term disability
•    401k match up to 3.5%