Staff R&D Engineer (Mansfield, MA)

Life Unlimited. At Smith+Nephew we design and manufacture technology that takes the limits off living.

Join us in Mansfield as a Staff R&D Engineer and help shape the next generation of soft tissue and bone healing therapies. If you are driven by innovation, excited by complex technical challenges and motivated to see your work positively impact patients globally, this role offers the opportunity to lead, create and make a meaningful difference.

What will you be doing?

• Leading research and technology project teams, providing technical direction and mentoring to engineers

• Driving concept development, prototyping, product design, feasibility work and verification testing, including writing protocols and reports

• Developing and validating biomechanical and biological test methods for sports medicine repair devices

• Creating and maintaining design control documentation including risk assessments, usability, user needs and design inputs

• Engaging with customers, including surgeons and commercial teams, to understand user needs and observe procedures

• Supporting patent activities, competitive analysis and product performance testing

• Guiding products through development phases supporting scale up toward commercialization

What will you need to be successful?

• BS degree with 8 years' experience, MS with 3 years or PhD with 1 year in engineering, science or related field, or equivalent combination

• Strong expertise in product design, prototyping and testing

• Ability to work independently, applying sound judgment and offering innovative solutions

• Experience developing test methodologies and authoring technical documentation

• Strong communication skills for presenting research internally and externally

• Knowledge of design controls and regulatory expectations including PMA and BLA pathways

• Advanced statistical analysis skills including Minitab

You Unlimited.

We believe in creating the greatest good for society. Our strongest investments are in our people and the patients we serve.    

• Inclusion and Belonging- Committed to Welcoming, Celebrating and Thriving on Inclusion and Belonging, Learn more about Employee Inclusion Groups on our website (https://www.smith-nephew.com/).

• Your Future: 401k Matching Program, 401k Plus Program, Discounted Stock Purchase Plan, Tuition Reimbursement  

• Work/Life Balance: Flexible Personal/Vacation Time Off, Paid Holidays, Flex Holidays, Paid Community Service Day  

• Your Wellbeing: Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account (Employer Contribution of $500+ annually), Employee Assistance Program, Parental Leave, Fertility and Adoption Assistance Program 

• Flexibility: Hybrid Work Model (For most professional roles)  

• Training: Hands-On, Team-Customized, Mentorship  

• Extra Perks: Discounts on fitness clubs, travel and more!  

The anticipated base compensation range for this position is $125,500- $217,750 USD annually. The actual base pay offered to the successful candidate will be based on multiple factors, including but not limited to job-related knowledge/skills, experience, geographical location. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at the high end of the range for their role at Smith + Nephew. Compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate. In addition to base pay, we provide competitive bonus and benefits, which include medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401k, tuition reimbursement, medical leave programs, parental leave, and generous PTO, paid company holidays annually and 8 hours of Volunteer time and a variety of wellness offerings such as EAP.

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