At Globus Medical, we move with a sense of urgency to deliver innovations that improve the quality of life of patients with musculoskeletal disorders. Our team is inspired by the needs of these patients, and the surgeons and healthcare providers who treat them. We embrace a culture of exceptional response by partnering with researchers and educators to transform clinical insights into tangible solutions. Our solutions improve the techniques and outcomes of surgery so patients can resume their lives as quickly as possible.
Position Summary:
The Staff Mechanical Engineer will serve as a technical leader responsible for the design, development, and integration of advanced mechanical systems for navigation technologies and robotic surgical platforms. This role requires deep expertise in precision engineering, motion systems, and medical device design, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and delivering innovative solutions that enhance surgical accuracy and patient outcomes. This includes bringing a product from idea/concept through design, prototyping, development testing, design verification and validation, manufacturing, FDA approvals, product introduction, and post introduction monitoring. This individual will work closely with surgeons and all other functions of the company to ensure high-quality and on-time product introductions. The position will be hands-on and the individual must be capable of creative and systematic product development with minimal supervision.
Essential Functions:
Mechanical System Architecture: Define and lead the mechanical architecture for navigation systems, ensuring scalability, reliability, and manufacturability.
Design & Development: Create detailed mechanical designs using CAD tools (SolidWorks, Creo, or equivalent); Perform tolerance analysis, stress analysis, and kinematic/dynamic modeling.
Integration & Collaboration: Partner with electrical, software, and systems engineering teams to ensure seamless integration of mechanical components.
Materials & Manufacturing: Select appropriate materials and processes for biocompatibility, sterilization, and cost-effectiveness.
Prototyping & Testing: Oversee rapid prototyping and iterative design validation; Develop and execute test plans for mechanical performance, durability, and compliance.
Regulatory Compliance: Ensure adherence to ISO 13485, IEC 60601, and FDA design control requirements, including risk management and documentation.
Leadership & Mentorship: Provide technical guidance to junior engineers and contribute to strategic technology roadmaps.
Continuous Improvement: Drive innovation in mechanical design practices, tools, and methodologies; maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks, and participating in professional societies
Adheres to the letter and spirit of the company Code of Conduct, the AdvaMed Code, MedTech Code, and all other company policies.
Ensures Compliance with applicable governmental laws, rules, and regulations, both in the United States and internationally, by completing introductory and annual training and maintaining knowledge of compliance as it applies to your role.
Represents the company in a professional manner and uphold the highest standards of ethical business practices and socially responsible conduct in all interactions with other employees, customers, suppliers, and other third parties of Globus.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering required; Master's or Ph.D. preferred.
Minimum 10 years in mechanical design for complex systems, with at least 5 years in medical devices or robotics.
Proven track record in precision mechanisms, motion systems, and high-reliability designs.
Experience with Solidworks or similar CAD software for design and drafting preferred
Strong knowledge of kinematics, dynamics, and tolerance analysis.
Familiarity with materials science and manufacturing processes (machining, injection molding, additive manufacturing).
Experience with wearable computing devices and extended reality display systems is a plus
Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to work independently and as a critical contributor in small teams
Excellent oral, written, and graphical communication skills
Experience in the Medical Device field
Physical Demands :
The physical demands listed here are representative of those that must be met by and employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl
Required to regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
Required to possess specific visons abilities, including: close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and capacity to adjust focus.
Our Values :
Our Life Moves Us philosophy is built on four values: Passionate About Innovation, Customer Focused, Teamwork, and Driven.
Passionate about Innovation : Improving patient care by delivering advanced technology to our customers is at the core of what we do. We are passionate in our role in improving the lives of patients by continuously developing better solutions.
Customer Focused : We listen to our customers' needs and respond with a sense of urgency.
Teamwork : Working together, anything is possible. We value every person on our team and treat each other with respect. We are accountable to one another and support each other. Together, we make each other stronger.
Driven : We pursue our mission with energy and passion. We are nimble, results-oriented and decisive. We overcome obstacles that arise in our quest to deliver solutions that will improve the lives of our customers and patients.
Equal Employment Opportunity :
Globus Medical is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, national origin or citizenship. We are committed to a diverse workforce. We value all employees' talents and support an environment that is inclusive and respectful.
Other Duties :
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
