Providence Medical Technology, Inc. · 1 month ago
Senior Research And Development Engineer
Pleasanton, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
7+ years expProvidence Medical Technology, Inc. is a privately-held medical device company focused on innovation solutions for cervical spine conditions. The Sr. R&D Engineer will lead research and development efforts to develop original instrumentation and implants to solve complex spinal disorders, requiring a strong background in medical device development and project management.
Health CareMedicalMedical Device
Hiring Manager
Anika Nielsen
Responsibilities
Drive new product development initiatives of orthopedic implants and instruments from ideation through design transfer and commercialization
Serve as technical lead and manage R&D projects including timelines, budgets, and resources allocations
Collaborate cross-functionally with Regulatory, Quality, Marketing, Manufacturing, and Clinical teams to ensure project success
Collaborate with Product Marketing and surgeons to identify unmet needs, refine design concepts, and evaluate usability
Conduct cadaver labs for surgical technique development of novel instruments and implants
Oversee prototype development using in-house and external manufacturing resources
Create 3D CAD models, engineering drawings, and design specifications in compliance with industry standards (e.g., ASME Y14.5)
Coordinate activities with vendors and consultants to ensure delivery of supplies and/or services needed to meet scheduled timelines
Ensure compliance with FDA, ISO 13485, and other applicable regulatory and quality system requirements
Oversee creation and maintenance of design history files, risk mitigation documentation and strategies, and verification/validation plans
Draft intellectual property as required to strengthen patent portfolio
Foster a culture of innovation, continuous improvement, and technical excellence within the team
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Biomedical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field
Minimum of 7 years of experience in R&D within the medical device industry, with a strong focus on orthopedic products
Proven track record of bringing medical devices from concept to market
Deep understanding of anatomy, biomechanics, and clinical applications related to spine
Strong mechanical design experience developing instrumentation and implants, disposable single-use instrumentation experience highly desired
Project management experience leading cross-functional teams, with strong design control experience following FDA guidelines
Good technical writing and communication skills
Knowledgeable in materials, including: Stainless steel, titanium, and plastic resins
Knowledgeable in component fabrication processes, including: Machining, wire edm, laser cutting/welding, injection molding, and additive manufacturing
Proficient in CAD tools (e.g., SolidWorks), FEA, and other engineering software
Company
Providence Medical Technology, Inc.
Advancing Cervical Fusion – Providence Medical Technology, Inc.
51-200 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$101.3MKey Investors
Revelation PartnersBridge BankMVM Life Science Partners
2021-01-01Debt Financing· $30M
2018-09-20Series Unknown· $25M
2017-05-10Debt Financing· $10.5M
Leadership Team
Jeff Smith
Chief Executive Officer, Co-founder, Director
Bruce McCormack
Co-Founder, Director
Recent News
2025-02-19
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