R&D Engineer - Digital

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 Development Engineering 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 a hands-on development engineer, experienced in the design of additively manufactured parts and in project coordination activities. 

Duties & Responsibilities

• Play a leading role in the design, development, and refinement of medical devices utilizing additive manufacturing technology
• Creation of product specifications (both software and device)
• CAD design and 3D modeling
• Planning and execution of product verification and validation
• Documentation of product design (Design History)
• Manage project schedules, resources, and budget as needed
• Identify and appropriately address project/product risks
• Coordination of project tasks
• Regular communication of project status to key stakeholders.
• Interface with local and international team members to ensure smooth release of products to market
• Stay current with technical advances through education, training, and technical research
• Other duties as assigned
• Some international travel may be required (<10%)

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher in engineering (ME, BME, MSE)
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in product development
• Experience with 3D printing / additive manufacturing
• Excellent communication and reporting skills – written and verbal
• Experienced in Product Verification and Validation.
• Excels at both independent and collaborative work.

Preferred Qualifications

• Project Management experience
• Process Validation (including production software)
• Experience in Medical Device industry

Benefits

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