The posting
Who We Are
ABOUT ENOVIS™
Enovis Corporation (NYSE: ENOV) is an innovation-driven medical technology growth company dedicated to developing clinically differentiated solutions that generate measurably better patient outcomes and transform workflows. Powered by a culture of continuous improvement, global talent and innovation, the Company’s extensive range of products, services and integrated technologies fuels active lifestyles in orthopedics and beyond. For more information about Enovis, please visit www.enovis.com.
What You'll Do
At Enovis™ we pay attention to the details. We embrace collaboration with our partners and patients, and take pride in the pursuit of scientific excellence — with the goal of transforming medical technology as we know it.
Because that’s how we change the lives of patients for the better. And that’s how we create better together. Why work at Enovis? See for yourself.
As a key member of the Global Research and Innovation organization you will play an integral part in helping Enovis drive the medical technology industry forward through transforming patient care and creating better patient outcomes.
Job Title: Biomechanics Austin Test (BAT) Lab Engineer
Reports To: Assoc. Director, Global Research and Innovation
Location: Austin Texas
Business Unit Description: Driven by Enovis’ desire to create innovative products that help improve quality of life and restore movement to those suffering from degenerative arthritis, Enovis Surgical provides orthopedic surgeons with modern, patient-focused solutions for total joint arthroplasty. Enovis Surgical offers surgeons and their patients a full range of primary and revision implants for hip, knee, shoulder, and elbow reconstructive joint surgeries, in addition to the tools and digital health technology needed in today’s changing healthcare environment.
Job Title/High-Level Position Summary: Organize, plan, and execute testing to support development and evaluation of new and existing orthopedic products primarily through mechanical tests. Produce reports and maintain laboratory operations in accordance with internal requirements and provide evidence used in regulatory submissions.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support research and development of new and existing orthopedic products
- Conduct mechanical testing following industry standards (ASTM) and internal procedures
- Ensure accuracy and quality of test data and reports
- Design and manufacture custom fixture components for testing
- Liaison with external testing vendors
- Operate and maintain mechanical testing systems (e.g., MTS, Instron, ADMET)
- Assist in developing product specific testing strategies to support submissions to FDA
- Support development, review, and revisions of ASTM testing standards
- Oversee and assist student engineers
- Linear finite element analysis
Minimum Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, biomedical, or other relevant STEM fields
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Professional and courteous demeanor.
- Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office and email.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills.
- Ability to handle confidential information appropriately.
- Ability to multitask and work effectively in a professional office environment.
- Strong attention to detail and reliability.
- Lift, carry, pull up to 25 pounds.
- Stand or sit for extended periods of time.
Travel Requirements:
- Occasional, <2 trips per year
Desired Characteristics:
- 2+ years work experience in mechanical industry
- Intuitive understanding of mechanical behavior such as reaction forces, moment arm, torque, stress and strain
- Fundamental understanding of material properties and behaviors under quasistatic and dynamic loading
- Hands-on attitude regarding mechanical testing, testing tools and software, data acquisition and data reduction
- Experience in failure analysis
- Experience with common microscopy techniques (e.g. optical, SEM)
- Experience with cadaveric tissue, dissection, and preparation
- Proactive and willing to take initiative
- Comfortable working with employees at all levels of the organization
- Adaptable and able to handle changing priorities
- Familiarity with a regulated or medical-device environment
Currently, Enovis does not provide sponsorship for employment visas (e.g., H-1B) and will not offer such sponsorship in the future. Applicants must already have full-time work authorization in the United States, both now and in the future, without requiring sponsorship.
“Creating better together”. It’s the Enovis purpose, and it’s what drives us and empowers us every day on a global scale. We know that the power to create better – for our customers, our team members, and our shareholders – begins with having the best team, pursuing common goals, operating at the highest levels, and delivering extraordinary outcomes.
What does creating better together mean to us at Enovis? Discover the “why” behind our purpose, values and behaviors:
Our Enovis Purpose, Values and Behaviors on Vimeo
We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Spending and Savings Accounts
- 401(k) Plan
- Vacation, Sick Leave, and Holidays
- Income Protection Plans
- Discounted Insurance Rates
- Legal Services
Join us in creating better together.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Enovis provides equal employment opportunities based on merit, experience, and other work-related criteria without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, sex, age, pregnancy, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. We also strive to provide reasonable accommodation to employees’ beliefs and practices that do not conflict with Enovis policies and applicable law. We value the unique contributions that every employee brings to their role with Enovis.
