Sr. Development Engineer

About the role

As a Senior Development Engineer - VB Vision in our R&D function within the Spine division, you’ll play a key role in the development of advanced VB Vision platforms, working on mechanical and electro-mechanical components as well as the integration of surgical instrumentation with next-generation visualization and navigation technologies. Location: Allendale, NJ or Leesburg, VA with up to 15% travel required.

Responsibilities

• Interface with surgeons to gather clinical input, evaluate concepts, and translate customer needs into design requirements and specifications
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (R&D, Quality, Regulatory, Clinical, Marketing, and Project Management) to advance new product development projects from concept through commercialization
• Design, develop, modify, evaluate, and verify mechanical and electro-mechanical components and subsystems for medical devices
• Lead portions of product development projects and execute assigned workstreams with minimal supervision
• Develop verification and validation strategies, execute testing, and generate supporting documentation in accordance with design controls
• Participate in cadaver labs to evaluate product performance and usability
• Develop prototypes and work with suppliers on design feasibility, DFM, and manufacturability assessments
• Prepare and review technical documentation, including Design History File (DHF) deliverables, invention disclosures, and patent applications
• Present technical work and recommendations in design reviews and cross-functional meetings
• Support product transfer to manufacturing and commercialization activities
• Apply strong engineering judgment to solve technical problems of moderate complexity

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline (Master’s degree preferred)
• 2+ years of product development experience (medical device industry strongly preferred)
• Experience with spinal implants, surgical instruments, navigation, robotics, or electro-mechanical systems is a plus
• Proficiency with CAD software (SolidWorks or Creo preferred)
• Working knowledge of FDA design controls, risk management (ISO 14971), and regulated product development processes (ISO 13485)
• Experience developing design requirements, verification plans, protocols, and reports
• Ability to understand interactions between mechanical, electrical, and software subsystems
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Benefits

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
• Opportunity to grow within a fast-paced, dynamic company

Pay

Pay for this role is competitive and based on experience, qualifications, and performance. The typical pay range for this position is $100,000.00 - $110,000.00 annually, with potential for bonuses and incentives plus benefits. Final compensation is determined on a case-by-case basis and considers a variety of factors including experience level, technical expertise, and market conditions.