Associate Engineer, Patient Specific Solutions
Stryker Ulloa, Heredia Province, Costa Rica
Medical Equipment Manufacturing · 10,001+ employees
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About the role
The Associate Engineer will design and modify patient-specific mechanical components using CAD software while collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure regulatory and quality compliance. They are responsible for reviewing clinical imaging data, creating technical documentation, and performing engineering calculations to support surgical planning.
What they look for
Requirements
Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Biomedical Engineering and possess intermediate proficiency in CAD software. The role requires the ability to interpret technical drawings and documentation, with a preference for knowledge in orthopedic medical devices and relevant ISO/ASTM standards.
Full description
Work Flexibility: Hybrid
Associate Engineer, Patient Specific Solutions
Join a team focused on transforming clinical imaging and engineering data into patient-specific solutions that support surgical procedures. In this role, you will apply engineering and CAD expertise to create and review customized devices, surgical planning materials, and technical documentation within a regulated medical device environment. You will collaborate with cross-functional partners to support design, manufacturing, quality, and regulatory requirements.
What You Will Do
- Design and modify patient-specific mechanical components and instrumentation using CAD software in accordance with approved design requirements.
- Review clinical imaging data, including CT scans and X-rays, to support device design and surgical planning activities.
- Create pre-operative alignment reports, surgical planning guides, and operating instructions for patient-specific solutions.
- Develop and maintain technical drawings and 3D models that provide manufacturing and inspection teams with complete design information.
- Perform engineering calculations and design verification activities to support product development and design validity.
- Investigate design-related issues, conduct root cause analysis, and evaluate potential solutions against defined requirements.
- Review and verify pre-operative reports, device designs, and specifications completed by peers to support quality standards.
- Collaborate with Quality, Manufacturing, Regulatory Affairs, Clinical, Marketing, and Project Management teams to support project execution and compliance objectives.
What You Will Need
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or a related Engineering discipline.
- Minimum 0 years of professional engineering experience.
- Intermediate proficiency with CAD software such as SolidWorks, Siemens NX (Unigraphics), or similar modeling tools.
- Intermediate English proficiency (minimum B2 level).
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical documentation.
Preferred Qualifications
- Knowledge of orthopedic or mechanical medical device products.
- Knowledge of radiology concepts and applicable ASTM or ISO standards.
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