Why Orthofix?
    

Guided by our organizational values – Take Ownership | Innovate Boldly | Win Together – we collaborate closely with world-class surgeons and other partners to improve people’s quality of life. At Orthofix, we want team members who build relationships and share knowledge, challenge the status quo, and deliver results every day to help us achieve our vision to be the unrivaled partner in Med Tech.  

Our global team of over 1,600 employees brings to market highly innovative, cost-effective, and user-friendly medical technologies that heal musculoskeletal pathologies for patients and the healthcare professionals who treat them. Looking to change people’s lives? Look no further.

How you'll make a difference?

The System Engineer I provides support to intermediate and senior systems engineers in the development of electro-optical-mechanical and software medical device solutions throughout the product development life cycle including manufacturing and servicing activities. The System Engineer I brings a minimum of two years of recent experience (gained during industry and/or academic experience) gathering requirements and preparing specifications for technical solutions; designing and conducting verification and validation testing; and working in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.  The System Engineer I is a vital member of multidisciplinary teams, contributes to the design of complex solutions and is relied upon to independently conduct assigned tasks and project components within program constrains. The engineer thrives in an environment of uncertainty and ambiguity where there is no “one size fits all” solution and systems engineering approaches are adapted to suit program requirements. This position suits candidates who are passionate about pursuing a career in medical device development.

What will your duties and responsibilities be?

The following are the essential functions of this position. This position may be responsible for performing additional duties as tasks as needed and assigned.

• Supports senior systems engineers in the design and development of complex electromechanical-optical medical device technical solutions at all phases of the product development lifecycle.

• Gathers technical requirements (e.g. from customers, users, internal stakeholders), conducts research (e.g. literature reviews, quantitative/qualitative analysis, etc.), performs analysis and develops detailed design specifications.

• Contributes to the design and development of electro-optical-mechanical or software systems (e.g., block diagrams including: interface, functional, physical architecture, etc.).

• Designs and conducts verification and validation testing/experiments and prepares reports.

• Determines root causes of product failures in the field

• Reviews and approves DHR’s for manufactured products

• May travel and conduct complex field servicing activities.

• Prepares and maintains documentation (e.g. Design History File).

• Contributes to technical, design and phase-gate reviews.

• Adheres to the Quality Management System (QMS) and regulatory requirements.

What skills and experience will you need?

The requirements listed below are representative of the education, knowledge, skill and/or ability required for this position.

Education/Certifications:

• Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in electrical/biomedical/software/systems/mechatronic engineering

Experience, Skills, Knowledge and/or Abilities:

• A minimum of 2 years of recent, related experience (including a combination of industry and/or academic experience)

• Experience in designing complex optical systems.

• Experience in developing computer vision software algorithms.

• Experience gathering requirements and preparing specifications for technical solutions.

• Experience designing and conducting verification and validation testing/experiments.

• Experience working in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to effectively communicate technical concepts to non-technical audiences.

• Analytical, research, problem solving and judgement skills.

• Teamwork, cooperation and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to manage own workload and complete work assignments within expected parameters..

• Ability to thrive in an environment characterized by uncertainty and ambiguity.

• Meticulous attention to detail, including ability to maintain accurate records and traceability.

• Ability to rapidly understand new technologies and adapt to on-the-fly changes.

What qualifications are preferred?

The education, knowledge, skills and/or abilities listed below are preferred qualifications in addition to the minimum qualifications stated above.

Education/Certifications:

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Additional Experience, Skills, Knowledge and/or Abilities:

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PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS / ADVERSE WORKING CONDITIONS

The physical requirements listed in this section include, but are not limited, to the motor/physical abilities, skills, and/or demands required of the position in order to successfully undertake the essential duties and responsibilities of this position.  In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), reasonable accommodations may be made to allow qualified individuals with a disability to perform the essential functions and responsibilities of the position.

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DISCLAIMER

The duties listed above are intended only as representation of the essential functions of this position.  The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.  The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change at the sole discretion of the employer.  Nothing in this document alters an employee’s at-will employment status.

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