Why engineering at Stryker?
At Stryker we are dedicated to improving lives, with a passion for researching and developing new medical device products. As an engineer at Stryker, you will be proud of the work that you will be doing, using cutting-edge technologies to make healthcare better. Here, you will work in a supportive culture with other incredibly talented and intelligent people, creating industry-leading medical technology products. You will also have growth opportunities as we have a culture that supports your personal and professional development.
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As a member of a multi-site and cross-functional R&D Simulation Team, the (Senior) Engineer Simulation performs and documents device and instrument simulations related to new product development of orthopedic implants. Knowledge of simulation, biomechanics and engineering principles is applied to evaluate product safety and performance as well as compliance with medical device regulations.
KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY: What you will do:
Technical Responsibilities:
- Perform simulations for design verification and validation of medical devices. This can include analyses using structural FEA, Musculoskeletal modeling, statistical shape modeling and/or other simulation disciplines.
- Under (minimal) supervision, Develop or adapt simulation models to fit product evaluation needs and create standard operating procedures.
- Support problem solving, root cause analysis, identify potential solutions, and evaluate them against requirements.
- Under (minimal) supervision, conduct research and studies to support product design.
- Under (minimal) supervision, act as a subject matter expert for qualification and validation activities related to general simulation team operations.
- Under (minimal) supervision, contribute subject matter expertise and provide guidance and mentorship to (Engineers), Technicians and Interns.
- Prepare, perform analyses, and provide guidance to the simulation customers and teams to allow better interpret the simulation results, and validation by collaborating with different stakeholders.
- Perform verification and validation of simulation models and software tools through rigorous credibility assessment in line with the corresponding regulations in collaboration with other stakeholders from test engineering and simulation costumers.
- Perform and consult the team in utilizing CAD software packages and requirements needed for performing the simulation.
- Partner with project team to foster the use of simulation to design safer and higher performance devices while reducing time and cost.
- Perform data analysis and develop AI/ML algorithms for simulation process optimization and data-driven model developments, including programming.
Business Responsibilities:
- Understand the product's intended use, function and clinical procedures.
- Take ownership of planning the simulation tasks for projects and manages simulation campaigns.
- Coordinate and take ownership of the simulation tasks with external partners and assures quality execution of the tasks.
Med Device Compliance:
- Understand fundamental industry standards and testing and simulation strategies which align with regulatory requirements.
- Assure proper documentation, presentation, and traceability of the executed simulations.
- Learn relevant Design Control procedure including Simulation, R&D, and Biomechanics procedures and gain an understanding of risk management per the Quality Management System.
- Become familiar with standardized design verification norms per ASTM/ISO as well as relevant FDA/regulatory guidance.
- Understand and champion good practices and compliance.
General Responsibilities:
- Under (minimal) supervision, work with R&D, Product Development, Quality, Manufacturing, Regulatory, Clinical, Marketing and Project Management to ensure project success.
- Learn procedures, policies, processes, systems, and relevant technology.
- Demonstrate ownership and integrity of work.
- Build stable relationships.
- Contribute to projects as a team member.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: What you will need
Technical Skills:
- Fundamental knowledge, understanding, and experience regarding the corresponding simulation disciplines, e.g. FEA (Ansys, Abaqus, LS Dyna, Optislang), Particle-based models, Musculoskeletal modeling (Anybody, OpenSim), statistical shape modeling, programming (Python, Matlab) and machine learning, or other simulation disciplines and if applicable relevant mechanical testing (and more broadly, device testing) within a regulated environment.
- Experience in CAD software packages (Creo, Solidworkds, design modeler)
- Basic knowledge of analytical tools and statistical methods.
- Ability to communicate plans and technical information to team members.
Preferred Skills / Engineering tools:
- Familiarity with the corresponding regulatory requirements, FDA, EU MDR, ISO, ASME, and ASTM.
- Familiarity with design optimization, sensitivity analysis, model validation, and statistics.
- Familiarity with applied knowledge of preclinical testing requirements for medical devices according to ISO, FDA, MDR, and ASTM guidelines
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: What you will need
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
- Master of Science or PhD in Engineering, Biomedical Engineering or similar
- Fluent in English (French and/or German is a plus)
- MS office, Power BI, Power Apps
About Stryker
Stryker is a global leader in medical technologies and, together with its customers, is driven to make healthcare better. The company offers innovative products and services in MedSurg, Neurotechnology, Orthopaedics and Spine that help improve patient and healthcare outcomes. Alongside its customers around the world, Stryker impacts more than 130 million patients annually. More information is available at stryker.com.