Senior Product Development Engineer (PDE) Augmented Reality and Robotics
Austin, TX - USA
Job Summary
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 Companys extensive range of products services and integrated technologies fuels active lifestyles in orthopedics and more information about Enovis please visit .
What Youll 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 thats how we change the lives of patients for the better. And thats how we create better together. Why work at Enovis See for yourself.
As a key member of the Enabling Technologies team you will play an integral part in helping Enovis drive the medical technology industry forward through transforming patient care and creating better patient outcomes.
Title:
Senior Product Development Engineer (PDE) - Augmented Reality and Robotics
Location:
Austin Texas
Job Title / High Level Position Summary
- We are seeking an experienced a Product Development Engineer to provide technical leadership for the development and delivery of innovative orthopedic technologies. This role directs technical execution across electrical mechanical software materials biomedical and systems engineering disciplines to translate clinical and product needs into safe effective and commercially viable medical devices.
- The PDE will provide system-level technical direction from concept through commercialization with primary areas of concentration in augmented reality orthopedic navigation and/or integration of orthopedic navigation with robotic systems for knee and shoulder applications. The role requires a hands-on technical leader capable of defining system architecture driving complex multidisciplinary integration resolving technical challenges and guiding engineering teams toward successful product development.
Key Responsibilities
- Serve as a technical lead with primary areas of concentration to include augmented reality orthopedic navigation and/or navigation technologies applied to robotic systems for knee and shoulder applications.
- Be able to provide product development guidance for navigation and robotic technologies to support safe and effective robotic-assisted orthopedic procedures including system architecture interfaces coordinate systems tracking instrumentation workflow control functions and overall system performance analysis.
- Lead technical development activities that translate clinical needs and technology concepts into complete medical device products including definition and control of interfaces system behavior performance requirements and subsystem interactions.
- Creates product designs and documentation used to substantiate those devices (i.e. risk assessments verification/validation activities design review documentation etc.)
- Maintains all documentation necessary for a Design History File (DHF) including Design Input Documents Design Validation Plans/Reports Test Protocols/Reports and Design Input/Output Matrix.
- Collaborate with Clinical Product Management Systems Engineering Quality Regulatory Affairs Manufacturing Operations and Program Management to translate clinical and business objectives into product requirements technical architectures and executable development plans.
- Support technical design and capability throughout the medical device development lifecycle ensuring compliance with applicable FDA MDR IEC and ISO requirements.
- Identify technical risks across hardware software instrumentation algorithms manufacturing and clinical workflows and develop effective mitigation strategies.
- Support verification validation usability engineering and design transfer activities to ensure safe and effective products.
Scope / Role Dimensions
- Expected areas of technical scope includes augmented reality orthopedic navigation systems and / or and integration of orthopedic navigation with robotic systems for knee and shoulder applications.
- Influences technology strategy system architecture and engineering direction across software hardware algorithms instrumentation and visualization.
- Serves as the primary technical authority for multidisciplinary product development efforts.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in Engineering (Computer Science Software Engineering Electrical Engineering Mechanical Engineering Biomedical Engineering etc.) or related technical discipline; Masters degree preferred.
- Minimum 5 years of experience developing complex medical devices or related technology products.
- Demonstrated experience leading multidisciplinary engineering teams.
- Strong systems engineering background integrating software electronics mechanical systems and algorithms.
- Experience with medical device design controls and product development processes.
- Strong understanding of system architecture technical risk management verification and validation and product lifecycle management.
- Excellent analytical organizational leadership and communication skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to influence technical and business stakeholders.
- Most possess or be able to obtain and maintain a valid passport to support international business travel as required by the role.
Desired Qualifications
- Experience developing orthopedic navigation visualization or image-guided surgical systems.
- Experience with computer vision sensor fusion inertial navigation optical tracking or image processing.
- Experience with mechatronics automation or advanced control systems.
- Experience developing orthopedic instrumentation or capital medical equipment.
- Familiarity with standards applied to design tasks like IEC 62304 ISO 13485 ISO 14971 IEC 60601 series FDA Design Controls and EU MDR.
- Experience bringing medical devices from concept through commercialization.
Core Competencies
- Technical Lead: Provides clear technical direction while driving engineering excellence and innovation.
- Strategic Thinking: Aligns technology decisions with business objectives and long-term product strategy.
- Collaboration & Influence: Builds strong relationships and effectively influences cross-functional teams without direct authority.
- Execution Excellence: Delivers high-quality technical solutions while balancing timelines quality and business priorities.
- Problem Solving: Analyzes complex technical challenges and develops scalable practical solutions.
- Communication: Clearly communicates technical concepts project status risks and recommendations to technical and non-technical audiences.
Travel Requirements
Minimal to moderate travel as business needs require.
Who Were Looking For
We are seeking a technology lead with broad expertise across medical device development who is passionate about advancing orthopedic care through innovative technologies. The successful candidate combines technical knowledge with strong communication skills and is equally comfortable discussing system architecture algorithms instrumentation visualization systems regulatory strategy and clinical workflow. This individual thrives in multidisciplinary environments and drives innovation while delivering safe effective and commercially successful products.
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. Its the Enovis purpose and its 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:
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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
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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.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
About Company
At Enovis, we develop clinically differentiated medical technology solutions that generate measurably better patient outcomes and transform workflows. Our brands include Aircast, Chattanooga, CMF, Compex, Enovis Surgical, DonJoy, Dr. Comfort, Exos and Procare.