Senior/Staff Engineer, Research & Testing - NuVasive, Inc. - San Diego, CA, USA

[Michael Jekir]

NuVasive has a opening for an outstanding engineer to join our growing Research & Testing team to help create cutting-edge products and procedures that revolutionize spine surgery and improve patient lives around the world. Our Research & Testing group develops test strategies, designs and executes ASTM, ISO, non-standard and biomechanical cadaveric tests as well as finite element studies, and consults with and provides top-quality scientific data to Product Development teams, Regulatory Affairs, Marketing, Quality Engineering and other cross-functional collaborators.

While we are looking for the skills outlined below, we are pleased to consider exceptional candidates with a PhD or a Master's degree who have a strong publication record and hands-on experience in biomechanical stability testing in lieu of advanced FEA skills or prior industry experience.

Job posting link (please apply here): https://nuvasive.avature.net/careers...h-Testing/4154

Please direct any inquiries to:

Michael Jekir
Sr. Manager, Research & Testing
mjekir@nuvasive.com


Job Description
This position is responsible for assisting in product validation testing as well as designing and performing biomechanical evaluation of spinal implants, instrumentation, and materials using experimental and/or computational modeling techniques to support product development and research goals. Activities include:

• Conducting mechanical testing following industry standards and internal procedures; critically analyzing data from testing activities and interpreting results; preparing clear and accurate technical documentation; navigating regulatory pathways (510(k), IDE)
• Providing technical support to Development, Regulatory, Marketing and surgeon customers
• Designing and executing mechanical and cadaveric biomechanical testing in applied spinal research environment
• Performing non-linear finite element analysis, developing anatomic FEA models, and undertaking musculoskeletal kinematic analysis using commercially available software
• Analyzing data from research and testing activities and interpreting results; preparing clear and accurate technical documentation
• Working on complex issues of moderate scope where analysis of situations or data requires an in‐depth evaluation of variable factors; exercising judgment in selecting methods, techniques and evaluation criteria for obtaining results; critical thinking and reasoning within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action to solve complex problems and analyze/interpret data

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in mechanical or biomedical engineering
• Proficiency with solid mechanics and 2+ years orthopaedic biomechanical research experience
• Advanced operation of testing systems (e.g., MTS, Instron)
• Demonstrated technical computing skills (Ansys, Abaqus, Hyperworks, Anybody, OpenSim, ScanIP, Mimics, or equivalent)
• Strong technical writing and presentation skills with ability to communicate test results to internal customers and regulatory agencies
• Resourceful problem solver, detail oriented and organized
• Ability to work within fast paced environment

Preferred Qualifications
Spine biomechanics experience
Orthopaedic industry experience
Software expertise (e.g., FEA, Matlab, LabView)