Thermal Engineer III, R&D
EPTA GROUP
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Senior Research Engineer, Computational Biomechanics
Alphatec Spine
full-time
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Origin: • 🇺🇸 United States • California
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💰 $105,000 - $120,000 per year
Job Level
Senior
Tech Stack
Python
About the role
- Support research and product development objectives through computational simulation including multibody musculoskeletal modeling and finite element analysis (FEA) of spinal implants and anatomic structures
- Develop anatomic models and perform non-linear computational analyses
- Lead protocol development and execution to meet research and product development goals
- Compile, critically analyze, and interpret simulation data
- Identify opportunities to present at conferences and publish in peer-reviewed journals
- Prepare clear, complete, and accurate technical engineering documentation
- Provide technical support to other departments (e.g., R&D, Regulatory, Marketing, Sales)
- Work on problems of diverse scope requiring evaluation of identifiable factors and demonstrate good judgment in selecting methods and techniques
- Operate with little day-to-day instruction and general guidance on new assignments
Requirements
- Experience with one or more modeling & simulation package
- Multibody musculoskeletal simulation (AnyBody, OpenSim, Adams, or equivalent)
- Commercial FEA (ANSYS, Abaqus, Hyperworks)
- Medical image segmentation (Mimics, Simpleware)
- Computer programming (Python, Matlab)
- Experience with machine learning, AI, statistical shape modeling, motion analysis, computer vision, wearable sensors, IMU, or EMG (desired)
- Knowledge of testing standards related to computational modeling (FDA guidance documents, ASME V&V40)
- Strong technical writing skills and ability to communicate results to internal and external customers
- Detail-oriented, resourceful problem solver with effective organizational skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- MS or PhD in Mechanical Engineering or Bioengineering
- 3-5 years of medical device industry or biomechanical research experience in orthopaedic field, preferably spine
- Eligible for and able to maintain credentials at required hospitals, meeting any applicable physical and vaccination requirements (including COVID-19 vaccine, as applicable)
