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Elos Medtech · 1 month ago

Senior Research & Development Engineer – Orthopedics

Memphis, TN

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

3+ years exp

Elos Medtech is a leading development and production partner for medical technology companies worldwide, seeking a full-time Sr. R&D Engineer - Orthopedics to strengthen their team. The role involves leading research and development initiatives on medical devices, ensuring projects are delivered on time and to the highest quality standards while driving innovation and compliance with global regulatory frameworks.

Health CareLocal BusinessManufacturingPersonal Health

Responsibilities

Independently lead R&D projects with customers, managing timelines, budgets, and quality deliverables

Develop new medical device products, conduct testing, analyze results, and optimize designs to meet performance requirements

Prepare and maintain comprehensive technical documentation to support product development and regulatory submissions

Actively contribute to the implementation of new ideas and concepts, enhancing product performance and quality

Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Production and Engineering, to ensure development processes align with industry best practices

Support compliance with medical device regulations and standards in close partnership with Quality and Regulatory teams

Drive innovation and continuous improvement across products, processes, and methodologies

Qualification

Regulatory frameworks knowledgeMedTech product developmentProject management expertiseMicrosoft Office SuiteCommunication skillsLeadership skills

Required

3-5 years' experience in developing MedTech products (implants, instruments, etc.) ideally within Sports Medicine, Orthopedics, or Spine

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, biomedical engineering or a related technical field

Knowledge of regulatory frameworks and quality standards (ISO, FDA, MDR)

Microsoft Office Suite proficiency

Excellent communication and leadership skills; proven ability to collaborate across teams and sites

Independently lead R&D projects with customers, managing timelines, budgets, and quality deliverables

Develop new medical device products, conduct testing, analyze results, and optimize designs to meet performance requirements

Prepare and maintain comprehensive technical documentation to support product development and regulatory submissions

Actively contribute to the implementation of new ideas and concepts, enhancing product performance and quality

Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Production and Engineering, to ensure development processes align with industry best practices

Support compliance with medical device regulations and standards in close partnership with Quality and Regulatory teams

Drive innovation and continuous improvement across products, processes, and methodologies

Preferred

Prior experience working in a medical device company strongly preferred

Company

Elos Medtech

Elos Medtech employs 1,500 people in four business units – Dental, Orthopedics, Advanced Surgical and Precision - and the divisions Medical Polymer Solutions, Sterile Packaging Solutions and Medical Value Solutions.

Founded in 1923

Gothenburg, Vastra Gotaland, SWE

1001-5000 employees