Senior Mechanical Engineer, Power Tools - Globus Medical, Inc.

About Us:

At Globus Medical, we move with a sense of urgency to deliver innovations that improve the quality of life of patients with musculoskeletal disorders. Our team is inspired by the needs of these patients, and the surgeons and healthcare providers who treat them. We embrace a culture of exceptional response by partnering with researchers and educators to transform clinical insights into tangible solutions. Our solutions improve the techniques and outcomes of surgery so patients can resume their lives as quickly as possible. 

Position Summary:

We are currently seeking highly motivated, enthusiastic engineers for a new product development team focused on bringing electro-mechanical, battery-powered surgical instruments to market. This opportunity is within a newer division at Globus Medical, and this person will be a core member of the team focusing on the design of mechanical sub-systems and components, including gears, CAMs, linkages, etc.

The Senior Mechanical Engineer will be part of a team responsible for designing, implementing, and sustaining designs for medical devices. This person needs to have strong technical skills in mechanical engineering with relevant experience in the design of mechanical systems, components, and mechanisms. The position will be a hands-on one with an individual capable of creative and systematic product development with minimum supervision. The job requires the individual to be a team player with the ability to function well in a challenging and fast-paced environment. The candidate must be enthusiastic, positive, and have strong skills in areas of dependability, interpersonal relationships, flexibility, and maturity.  

Essential Functions:

• Applies knowledge of engineering principles to design, develop, and test surgical instruments and mechanical sub-systems
• Supports the creation of product requirements, specifications, and test documents
• Supports the development of manufacturing test fixtures and documentation
• Partners with manufacturing, internal testing, and external customers when presented with quality issues
• Prioritizes work to identify the root cause and create a corrective plan that ensures timely resolution of issues
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviews professional publications, establishes personal networks, and participates in professional societies
• Adheres to the letter and spirit of the company Code of Conduct, the AdvaMed Code, MedTech Code, and all other company policies. Ensures Compliance with applicable governmental laws, rules, and regulations, both in the United States and internationally, by completing introductory and annual training and maintaining knowledge of compliance as it applies to your role
• Represents the company in a professional manner and uphold the highest standards of ethical business practices and socially responsible conduct in all interactions with other employees, customers, suppliers, and other third parties 

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions. 

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering with 5+ years of experience or Master’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering with 3+ years of experience
• Experience designing mechanical components and mechanisms, including gears, linkages, powertrains, cam mechanisms, springs, bearings, seals, etc.
• Familiarity with electromechanical systems and components, including brushless DC motors, motor controllers, batteries, etc.
• Experience with 3D modeling CAD software (Creo Parametric preferred)
• Experience with GD&T and tolerance stack-up analysis
• Strong aptitude for mechanical systems, materials, and manufacturing methods
• Familiarity with a variety of industry concepts, practices, and procedures
• Experience in Medical Device product development is a plus
• Ability to work independently and as a key contributor in small teams
• Excellent oral, written, and communication skills
• Motivated self-starter with good time management and organizational skills
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office applications
• Ability to travel up to 10% of the time  

Our Values:

Our Life Moves Us philosophy is built on four values: Passionate About Innovation, Customer Focused, Teamwork, and Driven.

• Passionate about Innovation: Improving patient care by delivering advanced technology to our customers is at the core of what we do. We are passionate in our role in improving the lives of patients by continuously developing better solutions
• Customer Focused: We listen to our customers’ needs and respond with a sense of urgency
• Teamwork: Working together, anything is possible. We value every person on our team and treat each other with respect. We are accountable to one another and support each other. Together, we make each other stronger
• Driven: We pursue our mission with energy and passion. We are nimble, results-oriented and decisive. We overcome obstacles that arise in our quest to deliver solutions that will improve the lives of our customers and patients. 

Physical Demands:

The physical demands listed here are representative of those that must be met by and employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl
• Required to regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds

Required to possess specific visons abilities, including: close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and capacity to adjust focus. 

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Globus Medical is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, national origin or citizenship. We are committed to a diverse workforce. We value all employees’ talents and support an environment that is inclusive and respectful. 

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.