Research & Testing Engineer, Trauma Job

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Research & Testing Engineer, Trauma-6572150827DescriptionDePuy Synthes, a member of Johnson & Johnson's Family of Companies, is recruiting for a Research and Testing Engineer, Trauma to be located in West Chester, PA.DePuy Synthes is a Johnson & Johnson company that is one of the leaders in the medical device industry. Our implants and instruments are used by orthopaedic surgeons to treat patients with conditions resulting from traumatic injuries, degenerative diseases, deformities, and sports related injuries. Our environment is entrepreneurial, learning-driven, and is as challenging as it is rewarding.
DePuy Synthes Companies of Johnson & Johnson is the largest, most innovative and comprehensive orthopaedic and neurological business in the world. DePuy Synthes Companies will offer an unparalleled breadth and depth of products, services and programs in the areas of joint reconstruction, trauma, spine, sports medicine, neurological, craniomaxillofacial, power tools and biomaterials. Building on the legacy and strengths of two great companies, we are creating one organization that will be agile and better equipped in today's evolving health care environment. With a focus on activating insights to develop innovative, comprehensive solutions, we are inspired to advance patient care in greater ways than either company could accomplish on its own.
Responsibilities but not limited to:
- Foster a good working relationship with product development teams, to make direct project contributions.
- Manage and perform mechanical or biomechanical tests which include: Authoring test plans, designing test fixtures and custom testing apparatus, analyzing and interpret results from testing activities, preparing reports and technical presentations, and identifying & investigating new technologies and projects with the guidance of Staff Engineers and/or Group Manager of Research and Testing.
- Develop and maintain an environment for collaboration across departments as well as among other laboratories across the DePuy Synthes locations.
- Diligent record keeping and documentation in order to comply with internal and external quality standards/requirements.
- Support technical marketing through publications to society meeting, journals, corporate white papers, and value briefs.
QualificationsA minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Biomedical Engineering is required. A minimum of 2 years of new product development or test engineering experience is required. Proficiency with both static and dynamic mechanical test systems and their control software (MTS, Instron, AMTI, etc.) is preferred. Proficiency utilizing the MS Office Suite (Word, Excel and PowerPoint) and parametric modeling is required. Willing to work within a laboratory setting and with cadavers is required. Knowledge of FDA 510(k) submissions process and regulation controls, and/or IDE clinical studies is preferred. Demonstrate strong initiative and follow through in executing project responsibilities, overcoming obstacles and balancing multiple priorities effectively through strong technical and/or project leadership experience. Excellent problem solving, decision-making, and root cause analysis skills in addition to interpersonal skills that foster conflict resolution as it relates to technical situations is required. The ability to effectively communicate concepts, ideas and knowledge to upper management, other individuals, customers and/ or teams across the organization is required.
This position is located in West Chester, PA and may require up to 10% travel including international.
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J2W: LI NAPrimary Location:North America-United States-Pennsylvania-West ChesterOrganization: Synthes USA Products, LLC (6317)Travel:Yes, 10 % of the TimeJob Function: R&D Engineering (R&D)Certain sites within the Johnson & Johnson Family of Companies participate in E-Verify as appropriate in accordance with Company guidelines and federal or state law. To learn more about the government sponsored program and to see a list of the sites that are currently enrolled, please click here.
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