Medacta is an international company specializing in the design, production, and distribution of innovative orthopaedic products, as well as in the development of accompanying surgical techniques. Established in 1999 in Switzerland, Medacta is active in joint replacement, spine surgery, and sports medicine. Medacta is committed to improving the care and well-being of patients and maintains a strong focus on healthcare sustainability. Medacta's innovation, forged by close collaboration with surgeon leaders globally, began with minimally invasive surgical techniques and has evolved into personalized solutions for every patient. Through the M.O.R.E. Institute, Medacta supports surgeons with a comprehensive and tailored program dedicated to the advancement of medical education. Medacta is headquartered in Castel San Pietro, Switzerland, and operates in over 40 countries.
R&D Project Engineer - Hip:
The R&D Project Engineer, will partecipate in the development of new Medical Devices and in the innovation of the existing ones. In collaboration with international teams of surgeons, will follow the entire development cycle of new prostheses and surgical instruments, from conception to product engineering and production.
The candidate will be responsible for managing the following activities:
definition of user needs and product specification;
preparation of technical project and product documentation (3D CAD design, 2D, design history file, technical file);
definition of verification tests and product validation;
technical interface to external suplliers, in-house production and testing laboratories;
coordination of the involved business functions with the aim of achieving the defined objectives;
updating periodic communication to marketing and sales areas and to the surgeons' collaborators team.
The resource should also have the following skills:
Hard Skills
Master's degree in Biomedical and/or Mechanical Engineering;
excellent knowledge of English;
2 to 4 years of experience in a similar position in the medical devices field;
availability to travel on national and international territory;
familiarity with MS Office, Solidworkd and FEA software (Ansys, Abaqus);
familiarity with injection molding and/or electrical devices.
Soft Skills
teamwork;
trust and accountability;
tidy and precise person;
pro-active and dynamic person.
What we offer:
permanent contract;
flexible working hours;
carpooling organized by Medacta;
incentives for mobility by public transport;
advantageous conventions;
growth opportunity, working in a continuously improving and expanding environment;
annual salary review linked to performance and professional development;
continuous training.
Medacta International is an equal opportunities employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, colour, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.