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IST is a rapidly growing company offering a number of exciting opportunities. IST offers competitive compensation, an excellent benefits package, and an amazing work environment. You will have an opportunity to impact the future of spine at IST.

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TITLE: Sr. Principal Engineer

DEPARTMENT: R&D         STATUS:  Exempt                                                   

PRIMARY FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Provide leadership and direction in  research & development projects that could involve multiple interfaces internal and external to the company

* Perform highly complex engineering duties associated with the development of implant and instrument systems

* Interface with surgeons to develop user requirements and evaluate designs

* Provide input on group schedules, resources and budgets

* Provides technical solutions on both implant and instrument designs and drawings

* Develop, improve and implement the Design Control process

* Research, analyze and create intellectual property

* Optimize individual performance through effective integration with matrixed team environment

EXPERIENCE & SKILL REQUIREMENTS:  

* Should have 12-15 years experience:

o 10 years designing and developing orthopedic (or similar) products with strong experience in instrumentation

o 5 years in spine

* Must have a working understanding of FDA QSR and ISO-13485 principles

* Should be a creative thinker and a good problem solver

* Should have significant medical device development experience and proven commercial success of launched products

* Ideal product types:

o Class I instruments and Class II; Class III implants desirable

o Orthopedic implants and instrumentation

o Spinal implants desirable

* Should be a self motivated individual that is able to work with minimal supervision

* Working knowledge of 3D CAD systems (SolidWorks preferred)

* Strong process knowledge including research and product development, manufacturing processes

* Strong leadership capabilities- able to get work done in a matrixed organization

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS: 

* B.S. Mechanical or Biomedical Engineering and at least 12 years experience

* M.S. Mechanical or Biomedical Engineering and at least 10 years experience

* Ph. D. Mechanical or Biomedical Engineering and at least 8 years experience

WORKING RELATIONSHIPS: Other Engineering personnel, QA, Clin/Reg, Mktg, Mfg, Ops

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS:

Reports to: VP of Research & Development

IST offers top performers a competitive compensation plan, including stock options.  IST is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Please send your resume to:
Innovative Spinal Technologies
111 Forbes Blvd.
Mansfield, MA 02048
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