Requisition ID: | 63828 | ||||
Title: | Engineer I - Systems - Medical Devices | ||||
Division: | Arthrex, Inc. (US01) | ||||
Location: | INC Santa Barbara CA (ACT) (US17) | ||||
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Arthrex, Inc. is a global medical device company and a leader in new product development and medical education in orthopedics. Contribute to the full life cycle development of Class I and II medical devices, with a strong emphasis on systems integration, hardware reliability, and cross-functional collaboration. This role offers opportunities to apply electrical engineering expertise in a systems context, particularly in support of reliability infrastructure and hardware-heavy product lines. Join our talented team at a global medical device company focused on Helping Surgeons Treat Their Patients Better™.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities:
- Collaborate on hardware-heavy development efforts for flagship camera console platforms, applying electrical engineering expertise in system integration, fixture design, and hardware validation.
- Support the build-out and automation of the reliability lab, including the design, control, and instrumentation of test fixtures and systems to simulate real-world use cases.
- Design and execute simulation-based Design of Experiments (DOE) to evaluate system performance and reliability under varied conditions.
- Analyze engineering data using statistical and computational tools to inform design decisions, identify trends, and improve system robustness.
- Lead and contribute to requirements engineering activities, including the definition, decomposition, and traceability of product requirements across disciplines.
- Manage the completion of Design Control Documentation, including Risk Management Files, Verification/Validation protocols, and Traceability Matrices.
- Wear both project management and product management hats as needed—coordinating cross-functional teams, aligning stakeholders, and driving execution across the product lifecycle.
- Assist in troubleshooting hyper care units and sustaining product lines, applying root cause analysis and corrective action methodologies.
- Support external testing efforts, including EMC and safety testing to IEC 60601 standards, and interface with notified bodies (e.g., UL, TUV).
- Integrate subsystems into cohesive, functioning systems while balancing performance, cost, and schedule constraints.
- Contribute to a culture of innovation, resilience, and cross-disciplinary collaboration.
Education and Experience:
- A bachelor’s degree in engineering is required, with a strong preference for candidates with a concentration in Electrical Engineering.
- Degrees in Mechanical, Biomedical, or related engineering disciplines will also be considered, provided candidates can demonstrate substantial coursework or hands-on experience in electrical engineering.
- A master’s degree (M.S. or higher) is preferred.
Knowledge and Skill Requirements/Specialized Courses and/or Training:
- Strong foundation in electrical engineering with ability to apply EE principles in system-level contexts.
- Proficient in systems engineering fundamentals, including requirements development and risk-based thinking.
- Skilled in data analysis and simulation techniques to support design decisions.
- Effective communicator and collaborator across technical and non-technical teams.
- Demonstrates a growth mindset—actively seeks feedback, adapts to challenges, and pursues continuous learning.
Machine, Tools, and/or Equipment Skills:
- Experience with electrical medical equipment and accessories development and testing. Understanding of regulatory standards for technical specialty areas such as electrical, mechanical, software, and usability design standards.
Arthrex Benefits
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
- Company-Provided Life Insurance
- Voluntary Life Insurance
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Supplemental Insurance Plans (Accident, Cancer, Hospital, Critical Illness)
- Matching 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Annual Bonus
- Wellness Incentive Program
- Free Onsite Lunch
- Gym Reimbursement Program
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
- Trip of a Lifetime
- Paid Parental Leave
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Sick Leave
- Volunteer PTO
- Employee Assistance Provider (EAP)
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.
Job title: Engineer I - Systems - Medical Devices
Santa Barbara, CA, US, 93111
Nearest Major Market: Santa Barbara
Nearest Secondary Market: Santa Maria
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