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Research (Sr) Engineer / Scientist (m/w) 100 %

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Requisition Number

EMEA05187

Employment Type

Full-time

Location

Winterthur

Founded in 1927 and headquartered in Warsaw, Indiana, USA, Zimmer Biomet is a global leader in musculoskeletal healthcare. We design, manufacture and market orthopaedic reconstructive products; sports medicine, biologics, extremities and trauma products; spine, bone healing, craniomaxillofacial and thoracic products; dental implants; and related surgical products.

We collaborate with healthcare professionals around the globe to advance the pace of innovation. Our products and solutions help treat patients suffering from disorders of, or injuries to, bones, joints or supporting soft tissues. Together with healthcare professionals, we help millions of people live better lives.

For the European Headquarters, based in Winterthur (Switzerland), we are looking (immediate until end of 2019) for a

Research (Sr) Engineer / Scientist (m/w) 100 %

Job Summary:

In this function you are responsible for solving challenging R&D problems that support various internal departments in the development and manufacturing of orthopaedic implants and associated devices. You will work in a matrix/cross functional environment and will oversee research activities related to the development of trauma devices for treatment of bone fractures. You will also be responsible for acting as a primary liaison in the communication between Research, Development, Quality, Regulatory Affairs and Operations.

Your main tasks and responsibilities:

• Developing and implementing pre-clinical tests and rationales to ensure safe and effective performance of products as well as assessing and implementing new and revised standards


• Providing expert opinions through peer reviewed publication, conference abstracts or presentations at surgeon meetings or sales training events


• Creating test protocols, technical reports and process descriptions as well as performing statistical data analysis


• Monitoring and reviewing technical and medical literature


• Maintaining communication with vendors, suppliers, test laboratory engineers, outside consultants and outside researchers on matters pertaining to job duties and other business related issues


• Representing the research group in risk mitigation activities

Your Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor, Master or PhD. degree in Engineering from an accredited curriculum in Mechanical engineering, Biomedical Engineering or related discipline


• 2 - 3 years R&D experience preferentially in the medical device industry with the ability to apply engineering principles in a business environment and manage multidisciplinary project as well as related regulatory requirements (MDD/MDR, international standards)


• Experience in qualification and validation of test equipment and test procedures/methodologies


• Deep understanding in the principles of solid and rigid body biomechanics and the application of simulation techniques such as FEA


• Knowledge of fatigue, fracture mechanics, and material science (particularly mechanical behavior of engineering materials and biomaterials) is preferred


• Experience with mechanical testing, physical measurements, signal processing, data analysis, GLP, DOE and statistics


• Experience with Quality systems, Design Control, Risk Analysis (FMEA), familiarity with associated FDA and international regulations (21 CFR 820 and ISO 13485)


• Experience with commercial FE software (e.g. Abaqus or ANSYS) is required


• Experience with other tools relevant to preparing and solving problems in biomechanics (e.g. Unigraphics or other CAD package, Mimics, Amira, Anybody, Matlab) is desired


• Superior communication skills (report writing, presentations), teamwork and organizational skills


• Good problem-solving ability and analytical skills, strong sense of initiative, follow-through and attention to detail


• Proficiency with common office software tools (MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Adobe Acrobat)


• Strong oral and written communication skills in English and working knowledge of German
  
  

If you seize this opportunity, you will be able to develop your international experience and be a part of a great and truly global team. Zimmer Biomet offers a wide range of challenging career advancement opportunities and a dynamic work environment. We look forward to receiving your complete application.

 
Zimmer GmbH
Jan Lucarelli
Recruiting Coordinator
Tel: +41 52 233 53 58                                                                                                              www.zimmerbiomet.com

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