Senior Materials Engineer

Description

This position is responsible for evaluating materials used for orthopaedic implant applications, with a focus on material, process and/or test method development, material characterization and testing, as well as writing protocols and technical reports in the Advanced Technology Department.

Education:

A minimum of BS degree in Materials Science/Engineering (other engineering degrees with strong experience of materials may be considered).

Advanced degrees in Materials Science/Engineering are desirable.

Qualifications and work experience:

• Education/demonstrated knowledge of materials science/engineering essential
• Hands-on and can-do attitudes essential
• 3+ years of R&D experience
• Experience with material characterization and testing required
• Experience working on metallic and/or ceramic materials required
• Experience with material processing/manufacturing preferred
• Experience with surface/coating technologies desirable
• Experience with orthopaedic materials desirable
• Demonstrated organizational skills and attention to details, especially in experimenting, writing and documentation.
• Experience conducting basic statistical analysis and familiarity with Minitab and/or MS Excel.
• Ability to coordinate activities of project team members.
• Demonstrated inter-personnel, verbal and written communication skills and the ability to work effectively both independently and on a team.
• Medical device or similar regulated industry experience preferred.
• Experience in preparing technical reports for regulatory submissions is desirable.
• The candidate is expected to work primarily on site in Mahwah, New Jersey.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Support material development and evaluation programs, conduct technical investigation in areas of process development, material characterization, performance evaluation, root-cause analysis, etc. under minimum guidance of technical leads.
• Coordinate with internal and external collaborators to execute programs plans, participating in both theoretical/analytical and lab activities.
• Generate technical memos and protocols/reports to a level of detail as required by the audience, up to and including that necessary to support a regulatory submission.