Arthrex

Principal Engineer (Mechanical) - Product Development - I&R

Arthrex • $120K — $150K *
Naples, FL 34116In-Person
Healthcare
11 - 15 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering required.
  • 12 years of relevant experience required.
  • Master's degree preferred.
  • Knowledge of FDA and ISO guidelines for medical devices required.
  • Proficiency in 3D-CAD software, preferably SolidWorks or Creo.

Responsibilities

  • Design and modify components or systems to improve products.
  • Recommend design changes to enhance product quality and processes.
  • Lead product development teams through project phases adhering to timeline and budget.
  • Maintain design history files in compliance with company procedures.
  • Provide technical support to Regulatory, Marketing, and Manufacturing departments.

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
  • Company-Provided Life Insurance
  • Tuition Reimbursement Program
  • Annual Bonus
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Free Onsite Lunch
Full Job Description
Requisition ID: 65967 Title:Principal Engineer (Mechanical) - Product Development - I&R

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 design history file for assigned projects, adhering to Arthrex design control procedures.
  • Provides Regulatory department 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 on technical aspects of assigned products as needed.
  • Determines necessity of testing and initiates testing of assigned products
  • Reports 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.


Skills:
  • Knowledgeable of FDA and ISO guidelines for the development of medical devices required.
  • Electromechanical product development experience required.
  • Experience with Design for Manufacturability (DFM) principles, in depth knowledge of materials, manufacturing processes and design optimization is preferred.
  • Project management and communication skills training preferred.
  • Experience in designing and selecting the fluid and vacuum system components such as seals, valves, piping is 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. SolidWorks and/or Creo experience preferable.
  • Technical knowledge in development methodologies, design, and project implementation.
  • Knowledge of orthopedic surgery principles, theories, and products preferred.


Education/ Experience:
  • 12 years of relevant experience outside of academic coursework or internships required.
  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering required.
  • Master's degree preferred.


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 Medical Clinics
  • Free Onsite Lunch
  • Tuition Reimbursement Program
  • Trip of a Lifetime
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Paid Time Off
  • Volunteer PTO
  • Employee Assistance Provider (EAP)


Job Details

Date: Jul 4, 2026

Requisition ID: 65967

Salary Range:

Job title: Principal Engineer (Mechanical) - Product Development - I&R

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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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