Job Opportunities

Nexus Spine develops industry-leading spinal implants by leveraging our novel compliant mechanism engineering expertise. Our innovative and evidence-based approach continues to advance the standard of surgical technologies through a rigorous focus on improving clinical outcomes while being easier to implant. Our proprietary spinal fusion systems minimize implant bulk, surgery time, and hospital handling and provide surgeons maximum versatility to accommodate varying patient needs.

The expansion of our engineering team is part of aggressive commercialization strategy for the company’s PressON fixation, Tranquil interbody, and pending technologies.

Nexus Spine seeks an experienced engineering talent that can drive developing and launching new products.

 

Senior Product Engineer

Primary Functions and Responsibilities

It is expected that most items below will require minimal or no supervision):

  • Lead a cross-functional project team (including both internal and external members such as spine surgeons) of multiple new development projects.
  • Lead implant & instrument concept generation and design.
  • Maintain and improve existing products and processes.
  • Provide hands-on design, engineering, and analysis direction to other R&D engineers.
  • Participate in establishing product strategy.
  • Apply sound engineering problem-solving techniques to product development and maintenance tasks including design, analysis, material selection, and inspection requirements and manufacturing process requirements.
  • Provide engineering support to customer service, sales, marketing, regulatory and quality.
  • Assure timely and effective project completion according to the project plan.
  • Review engineering designs for feasibility and accuracy.
  • Approve engineering drawings and specifications.
  • Generate, maintain, and approve all Design History File documentation for assigned projects.
  • Identify, analyze and recommend new technologies or materials for specific product applications.
  • Participate in patent application preparation, patent review and patent analysis.
  • Establish, develop and maintain strong working relationships with all necessary personnel to ensure smooth product design, development and commercialization.
  • Establish appropriate project plan (i.e. define tasks, dependencies, schedule and resource requirements).
  • Assist in the resolution of manufacturing- and quality-related issues.
  • Know and apply elements of the Quality System and medical device-related FDA guidance.

Skills Requirements

  • Should have comprehensive experience in all phases of spine instrumentation product development. Experience designing spinal implants for Additive Manufacturing is strongly preferred.
  • Must have a solid understanding of FDA QSR and ISO-13485 principles.
  • Must have practical working knowledge of anatomy and physiology, especially as related to the spine, spine biomechanics, spine disorders, fundamentals of spine fusion and non-fusion surgery, mechanical test and measurement techniques and methods, manufacturing & inspection methods and processes, FDA requirements, project management, orthopedic implant and instrument materials.
  • Must have excellent communication (verbal & written) and organizational skills. Must have demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment.
  • Must be creative and have the ability to independently apply theoretical technical principles to product design.
  • Must have the ability to apply parametric solid modeling and drafting conventions to design projects.
  • Must have knowledge in the use and interpretation of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing.
  • Must have commanding knowledge of various software packages including Microsoft Office applications, Microsoft Project, Smartsheet, CAD applications (SolidWorks preferred) and Engineering Simulation applications (e.g. FEA).
  • Must have the ability to prioritize and manage several projects simultaneously.

Education and Experience

B.S. in Mechanical or Biomedical Engineering and 7-10 years in spine implant and instrument development experience.

Work Requirements

Individuals must be willing to relocate to Salt Lake City area, as this role requires engineering to be on site, interfacing with project teams at the Draper, Utah corporate office.

Relocation assistance is available for this role.

Benefits

We offer a competitive full benefits package

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Employee discount
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Parental leave
  • Relocation assistance
  • Vision insurance

 

Principal Engineer

Primary Functions and Responsibilities

  • Lead implant & instrument concept generation and design.
  • Provide hands-on design and analysis direction to other R&D engineers.
  • Participate in establishing product strategy.
  • Apply sound engineering problem-solving to product development including design, analysis, material selection, and inspection requirements.
  • Lead a cross-functional project team (including both internal and external members such as spine surgeons) for new development projects.

Skills Requirements

  • The ability to apply technical principles to product design.
  • Comprehensive experience in all phases of product development. Designing spinal implants for Additive Manufacturing is preferred.
  • Working knowledge of spinal anatomy and biomechanics, spine disorders, mechanical test, manufacturing & inspection methods, FDA requirements, and project management
  • Solid modeling and drafting.

Education and Experience

B.S. in Mechanical or Biomedical Engineering and 7-10 years in spine implant and instrument development experience.

Work Requirements

Individuals must be willing to relocate to Salt Lake City area. Relocation assistance is available.

Benefits

We offer a competitive full benefits package

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Employee discount
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Parental leave
  • Relocation assistance
  • Vision insurance