Senior Project Engineer (m/f/d) R&D Simulation (12 month contract)

at  Stryker Corporation

WHY ENGINEERING AT STRYKER?

At Stryker we are dedicated to improving lives, with a passion for researching and developing new medical device products. As an engineer at Stryker, you will be proud of the work that you will be doing, using cutting-edge technologies to make healthcare better. Here, you will work in a supportive culture with other incredibly talented and intelligent people, creating industry-leading medical technology products. You will also have growth opportunities as we have a culture that supports your personal and professional development.
Need another reason to apply? Check out these 8 reasons to join Stryker’s engineering team: https://www.strykercareersblog.com/post/8-reasons-to-join-strykers-engineering-team
Job Description
Task description:
Complex areas of responsibility within the framework of guidelines.
The Senior Project Engineer, Simulation performs and documents device and instrument simulations related to new product development for orthopaedic implants. Knowledge of simulation, biomechanics, and design principles is used to evaluate product safety and performance, as well as compliance with medical device regulations. The Project Engineer works under minimal guidance and is part of a cross-functional product development team.
Particular tasks in general:

Technical Responsibilities:

• Perform simulations for design verification and validation of medical devices. This may include analysis using the SOMA database and tools, structural FEA, MRI, CFD, musculoskeletal modelling or other simulation disciplines.
• Develop and refine simulation models under minimal guidance to fit product evaluation requirements and create standard operating procedures.
• Assist in problem solving and root cause analysis, identifying potential solutions and evaluating them against requirements.
• Conduct research and studies under minimal guidance to support product development.
• Subject matter expert for qualification and validation activities related to the general activities of the simulation team acting under minimal guidance.
• Provide expertise and guidance and mentoring to project engineers, technicians and trainees under minimal guidance.
• Prepare, conduct analysis and provide guidance to simulation clients and teams for better interpretation of simulation results and validation through collaboration with various stakeholders.
• Perform verification and validation of simulation models and software tools through rigorous credibility testing in accordance with relevant regulations in collaboration with other test engineering stakeholders and simulation clients.
• Advise the team on the use of CAD software packages and requirements necessary for implementation.
• Work with the project team to promote the use of simulation to develop safer and better performing products whilst reducing time and cost.

Business Responsibilities:

• Knowledge of the intended uses, functions and clinical procedures of the product.
• Responsible for planning simulation tasks for projects and managing simulation campaigns.
• Responsible for coordination of simulation tasks with external partners and ensure quality of execution of tasks.

Med Device Compliance:

• Knowledge of basic industry standards and test and simulation strategies that comply with regulatory requirements.
• Ensure proper documentation, presentation and traceability of simulations performed.
• Learn relevant design control procedures, including simulation, R&D and biomechanical procedures, and understand risk management within the quality management system.
• Knowledge of standardised standards for design verification according to ASTM/ISO and with relevant FDA/regulatory guidelines.
• Understand and champion good practices and compliance with them.

General Responsibilities:

• Collaborate under minimal guidance with R&D, Product Development, Quality, Manufacturing, Regulatory, Clinical, Marketing and Project Management to ensure project success.
• Learn procedures, policies, processes, systems and relevant technologies.
• Demonstrating ownership and integrity in work.
• Building stable relationships.
• Contributing to projects as a team member.

Diversity is important to us. We welcome applications from people regardless of their ethnic, national or social origin, gender, disability, age or sexual identity.
Contact: We are looking forward to your application including CV, Cover letter, transcript of results, references. In case you have further questions regarding the position, please feel free to directly reach out to Robin Schwegler: +49 761 870 030 95

Technical Responsibilities:

• Perform simulations for design verification and validation of medical devices. This may include analysis using the SOMA database and tools, structural FEA, MRI, CFD, musculoskeletal modelling or other simulation disciplines.
• Develop and refine simulation models under minimal guidance to fit product evaluation requirements and create standard operating procedures.
• Assist in problem solving and root cause analysis, identifying potential solutions and evaluating them against requirements.
• Conduct research and studies under minimal guidance to support product development.
• Subject matter expert for qualification and validation activities related to the general activities of the simulation team acting under minimal guidance.
• Provide expertise and guidance and mentoring to project engineers, technicians and trainees under minimal guidance.
• Prepare, conduct analysis and provide guidance to simulation clients and teams for better interpretation of simulation results and validation through collaboration with various stakeholders.
• Perform verification and validation of simulation models and software tools through rigorous credibility testing in accordance with relevant regulations in collaboration with other test engineering stakeholders and simulation clients.
• Advise the team on the use of CAD software packages and requirements necessary for implementation.
• Work with the project team to promote the use of simulation to develop safer and better performing products whilst reducing time and cost

Business Responsibilities:

• Knowledge of the intended uses, functions and clinical procedures of the product.
• Responsible for planning simulation tasks for projects and managing simulation campaigns.
• Responsible for coordination of simulation tasks with external partners and ensure quality of execution of tasks

General Responsibilities:

• Collaborate under minimal guidance with R&D, Product Development, Quality, Manufacturing, Regulatory, Clinical, Marketing and Project Management to ensure project success.
• Learn procedures, policies, processes, systems and relevant technologies.
• Demonstrating ownership and integrity in work.
• Building stable relationships.
• Contributing to projects as a team member