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Blackrock Neurotech · 4 months ago

R&D Engineer II – Surgical Development

positionSalt Lake City, UT
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityMid Level

Blackrock Neurotech is dedicated to improving human lives through neuroscience research and technology. The R&D Engineer II – Surgical Development will lead the design, prototyping, and validation of surgical tools and techniques, focusing on surgical access and long-term performance, while collaborating with clinical partners to ensure device safety and efficacy.

Medical DeviceNeuroscience
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Responsibilities

Drive development of surgical delivery systems, implantation techniques, and surgical support tools
Collaborate closely with surgeons and clinical partners to gather user needs and feedback
Design and test prototypes for usability, ergonomics, and surgical compatibility
Conduct preclinical studies to validate surgical approaches, ensuring safety and efficacy
Support failure analysis and design improvements based on preclinical/clinical observations
Prepare and maintain surgical protocols, technical reports, and risk documentation (per ISO 13485 and ISO 14971)
Contribute to training materials and surgeon-facing documents for new device procedures
Liaise with cross-functional teams including systems engineering, regulatory, and clinical affairs
Help setting up validated sterilization abilities in-house
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Qualification

Surgical R&D experienceCAD designPreclinical surgeryMedical device regulationsUsability engineeringWork in multidisciplinary environmentsBiocompatible materialsDocumentation skills

Required

BS or MS in Biomedical, Mechanical or related Engineering discipline
Experience in preclinical surgery or surgical R&D
Familiarity with the surgical workflows and basic understanding of anatomy and physiology
Strong skills in CAD design, prototyping and bench testing
Excellent documentation skills
Ability to work in fast-paced multidisciplinary environments

Preferred

PhD or advanced degree with research in surgical tools, implants or neurmodulation devices
Direct surgical R&D experience (e.g., surgical robotics, endovascular devices, implant delivery systems)
Experience conducting usability engineering/human factors studies with surgeons or clinicians
Familiarity with medical device regulations (ISO 13485, 14971, 10993)
Knowledge of biocompatible materials, sterilization methods, and implant packaging
Experience working with Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs)

Company

Blackrock Neurotech

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Blackrock Neurotech is a team of the world’s leading engineers, neuroscientists, and visionaries.
dateFounded in 2008
location
Salt Lake City, West Bengal, IND
people-size51-200 employees
web-link
https://blackrockmicro.com/

H1B Sponsorship

Blackrock Neurotech has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (10)
2024 (5)
2023 (7)
2022 (6)
2021 (1)
2020 (3)

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage
Total Funding
$12.37M
2024-05-06Series Unknown· $12.37M

Leadership Team

M
Marcus Gerhardt
Co Founder & CEO
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