DePuy Synthes is recruiting for a Research & Testing Engineer, located in West Chester, PA.

DePuy Synthes, part of the Johnson & Johnson Medical Devices Companies, provides one of the most comprehensive orthopedics portfolios in the world. DePuy Synthes solutions, in specialties including joint reconstruction, trauma, craniomaxillofacial, spinal surgery and sports medicine, are designed to advance patient care while delivering clinical and economic value to health care systems worldwide. For more information, visit www.depuysynthes.com.

The Engineer will be responsible for handling mechanical testing of trauma, cranio-maxillofacial, and biomaterials implants, instrumentation, and materials. This includes working with product development, design quality, and other test engineers on test plans and protocols, fixture and test set-up design, and execution of mechanical tests. This will also include writing test summaries and reports.

Mechanical testing may fall into one of the following categories: static and dynamic, product, material, environmental, wear, etc.

Key Responsibilities :

• Conduct and support mechanical testing activities within the DePuy Synthes MedTest Organization
• Analyze, interpret, and communicate real time results from testing activities
• Aid in designing new test fixtures/set ups in support of new product development
• Expand the capabilities within the laboratory applying research to develop new technologies/methodologies
• Prepare test reports, develop, and deliver data presentations
• Practice and promote good practice and rigor in testing techniques and documentation to follow internal and external quality standards.
• Assist with laboratory operations as required

Qualifications

Qualifications

Required:

• A minimum of Bachelor’s Degree in an Engineering field
• 2-4 years of electro-mechanical and/or servo-hydraulic testing system experience (MTS, Instron, or equivalent)
• A hands-on self-starter who is not afraid of taking things apart and successfully putting them back together
• A strong communicator with the dedication to independently take on problems
• Strong organizational skills to move from one project to the next in a multifaceted environment.
• Customer service oriented and ability to interact and communicate expertly with all levels within the organization.

Preferred:

• Medical device industry experience
• Familiarity with ASTM and ISO medical device standards
• A Mechanical Engineering degree

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