Arthrex

Engineer Principal - Electrical - Product Development - Medical Devices

Arthrex • $190K — $289K *
Santa Barbara, CA 93101In-Person
Healthcare
11 - 15 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • 12 years of experience in a relevant field.
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Computer Science; Master's preferred.
  • Knowledgeable about FDA and ISO guidelines for medical device development.
  • Proficiency in 3D-CAD programs, preferably Pro/E or SolidWorks.
  • Understanding of orthopedic surgery principles and anatomy is preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Design and modify components for medical devices and improve existing designs.
  • Recommend changes to enhance product quality and development procedures.
  • Establish project budgets and timelines for engineering assignments.
  • Lead cross-functional teams through the entire project lifecycle.
  • Create and maintain design files according to company procedures.
  • Provide technical support for regulatory and marketing teams as needed.
  • Initiate testing protocols for product development.

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • Company-Provided Life Insurance
  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
  • Matching 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Tuition Reimbursement Program
  • Paid Time Off and Sick Leave
  • Employee Assistance Provider (EAP)
Full Job Description
Requisition ID: 65398Title:Engineer Principal - Electrical - Product Development - Medical DevicesSalary Range:Salary Minimum: $190,850.00Salary Maximum: $289,800.00

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Designs components or functional systems and modifies existing designs to develop or improve products and facilitate manufacturing operations.
  • Recommends alterations to development and design to improve quality of products and/or procedures.
  • Determines budgets and timelines for assigned projects.
  • Leads multifunctional new product project teams, as assigned by Engineering Manager, through project technical feasibility analysis, initiation, planning, execution, and termination, adhering closely to project timeline and budget.
  • Maintains a history design file for assigned projects, adhering to Arthrex design control procedures.
  • Provides Regulatory department with technical support for assigned projects as needed.
  • Supports Marketing and Product Management with technical information to be used for training and marketing of assigned products.
  • Supports Manufacturing to provide processing improvements.
  • Supports surgeon and distributor customers by training and/or educating them on technical aspects of assigned products as needed.
  • Determines necessity of testing and initiates testing of assigned products
  • Reports on progress and status of assigned projects on a timely basis.
  • May be required travel to attend trade shows and visit established accounts as well as prospective accounts. International travel may be required.


Knowledge:
  • Regularly contributes to the development of new concepts, techniques, and standards. Considered expert in field within the organization.


Reasoning Ability:
  • Develop solutions to a variety of complex problems. May refer to established precedents and policies.


Discretion/Latitude:
  • Work is performed under general direction. Participates in determining objectives of assignment. Plans schedules and arranges own activities in accomplishing objectives. Work is reviewed upon completion for adequacy in meeting objectives. May supervise the activities of lower-level personnel.


Skills:
  • Knowledgeable of FDA and ISO guidelines for the development of medical devices required.
  • Manufacturing process knowledge preferred.
  • Project management and communication skills training preferred.
  • Working knowledge of anatomy from an orthopedic standpoint preferred.
  • Working knowledge of joint anatomy preferred.
  • Proficiency in designing products using a 3D-CAD program. Pro/E and/or SolidWorks experience preferable.
  • Technical knowledge in development methodologies, design, and project implementation.
  • Knowledge of orthopedic surgery principles, theories, and products preferred.
  • Historical perspective on orthopedic surgery principles, theories, and products preferred.


Education/Experience:
  • 12 Years of experience
  • Bachelor's degree (or equivalent experience) required preferably in Engineering (Mechanical, Biomedical, Electrical or Software Engineering) or Computer Science
  • MS Preferred


Reasoning Ability:
  • Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
  • Mathematical Skills
  • Ability to comprehend and apply mathematical principles to the degree required to perform the job based upon job requirements.
  • Language and Communication Skills:
  • Ability to comprehend and apply language skills to the degree required to perform the job based upon the job requirements listed above. Ability to verbally communicate ideas and issues effectively to other team members and management. Ability to write and record data and information as required by procedures.


Physical Demands:
  • The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required sit; use hands and fingers, to handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.


Vision Requirements:
  • Visual acuity is necessary to do the job safely and effectively.


Work Environment:
  • The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The area that this job is performed in is a general office or open cubicle/workstation environment. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.


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)


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Job Details

Date: Jun 30, 2026

Requisition ID: 65398

Salary Range:

Job title: Engineer Principal - Electrical - Product Development - Medical Devices

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About Arthrex

Arthrex is a global medical device company and a leader in new product development and medical education in orthopedics. The company's mission is to help surgeons treat their patients better, and the company accomplishes this by providing innovative products and surgical procedures that help surgeons achieve better clinical outcomes. Arthrex has a wide range of products, including devices for sports medicine, foot and ankle, hand and wrist, shoulder and elbow, and orthobiologics. The company also offers medical education programs and resources to help surgeons stay up-to-date with the latest surgical techniques and technologies.
Learn more about Arthrex
Size
14,000 employees
Industry
Healthcare
Net Income
$500 million
Founded
1981
5 Year Trend
+15%
Revenue
$2.3 billion
* Ladders Estimates

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