Sr R/D Engineer

Must Have:

2+ years of working experience in FEA

Advanced degree in Mechanical or Biomedical Engineering with an emphasis in FEA

Experience with FEA software such as Abaqus CAE, Ansys, or LS-Dyna

Experience with solid modeling software such as Pro/Engineer or Solidworks

Nice to Have:

Experience in working methods for low and high-cycle fatigue

Experience modeling nitinol

Experience using device design, optimization, testing verification, method validation, and regulatory submissions

Familiarity with test methods

JOB DESCRIPTION

This position will provide highly specialized computational modeling expertise in design and development of innovative products to treat cardiac diseases. The emphasis will be on modelling mechanical systems to predict forces, stresses and strains within the heart and medical devices subjected to in vivo load conditions. Bearing in mind first principles, the Senior Computational Modeling Engineer will understand business requirements, formulate a modeling approach that will address those requirements, independently carry out the modeling activities and provide concise communication of the results through technical reports and presentations.

A Day in the Life:

Perform theoretical and finite element analysis (FEA) to predict cardiac system behavior under in vivo and in vitro types of load conditions. This individual will develop technical solutions to complex problems that require the regular use of creativity and critical thinking.

Primary responsibilities will consist of the following:

Work collaboratively with cross-functional product development teams to help bring products to market

Understand physical constraints and use-conditions relevant to the cardiac device/lead and translate them to FEA models with appropriate input (methods, materials, constraints)

Solve the FEA models to obtain the resultant forces, displacements, stresses and strains

Effectively communicate results of the model and it's implication to the device/lead design team

Together, with research & development members, identify research goals and best applicability of computational models.

Apply modeling tools to help design and develop new test methods, and integrate new materials and processes

Regularly update methods and implementation to improve efficiency, applicability, and to maintain state-of-the-art practices.

Carry out timely troubleshooting by engaging peers, software technical support, and past experience

Perform model verification study and validation assessment as appropriate

Provide regular status updates to internal customers and management

Prepare reports and presentations to communicate technical assessments and analysis results

Provide technical input supporting submissions to regulatory bodies and governmental agencies

Provide peer feedback to others in the group on their work

Generate intellectual property and aid in the evaluation of intellectual property

Required Knowledge and Experience: Requires advanced knowledge of job area combining breadth and depth, typically obtained through advanced education combined with experience. May have practical knowledge of project management. Requires a University Degree and minimum of 4 years of relevant experience, or advanced degree with a minimum of 2 years relevant experience.