Senior Biomedical Engineer

Insight Surgery helps surgeons plan the most complex surgeries. For 10 years we have been designing and manufacturing cutting edge patient-specific medical devices including anatomical models, surgical cutting guides and complex custom implants for a variety of clients including the NHS in the UK and leading hospitals in the USA.

We are currently undergoing a growth phase in the USA using our unique Point of Care service model. There is an opportunity for a suitably qualified biomedical engineer to join the business at this exciting stage of our company journey.

The successful candidate can expect a challenging and rewarding role, making a positive difference to patient outcomes in some of the leading hospitals. Our innovative way of working directly at the point of care allows for a level of autonomy and responsibility and provides staff with a structured career development pathway.

This role will nationally indirectly report to Insight Surgery's USA Team lead based in Houston and globally to the Head of Engineering based in the UK.

Senior Bio-medical Engineer

Responsibilities

• Using Enterprise level medical segmentation software to extrapolate patient scan data into 3D models for real-world clinical cases
• Collaborate with clinicians and surgeons to design and implement custom-made medical devices for patients
• 3D Printing of medical devices to a high standard using a variety of technologies in different materials, post-processing, finishing and inspecting outputs
• Working on a variety of diverse design and manufacturing projects as and when required that can range from 1 month to 1 year
• Managing the design, manufacturing and quality processes within a hub facility to maintain the continuous improvement of Insight Surgery's ISO 13485:2016 certified Quality Management System and following FDA regulatory requirements
• Regular maintenance and calibration of 3D printers
• Liaising with our Sales Team, including developing new business opportunities
• Attending surgery for your cases to assist surgeons if required

Experience/qualifications/ skills

Mandatory

• The applicant must have a degree in Bio-medical Engineering or similar related discipline
• At least three years demonstratable industry experience in a biomedical engineering or other related medical engineering roles
• Industry experience of Mimics segmentation software (particularly multimodal inputs from MRI & CT data)
• Prior industry experience in the design of patient-specific surgical guides using 3D design software.
• A good knowledge of human anatomy and / or surgical procedures related to orthopaedics and ortho oncology disciplines
• Demonstratable experience of real-world patient cases interacting directly with surgeons, to design and recommend solutions

Preferred / Advantageous

• 3D CAD design experience related to medical devices
• Experience with 3D System's Freeform software
• Knowledge of working with a Quality Management System such as ISO 13485
• Understanding / working knowledge of anatomy related to Cranio-maxillofacial and / or industry experience in design and manufacturing related products
• An understanding and experience with working with 3D printers / technologies covering FDM, SLA, and Polyjet additive manufacturing
• Excellent project management and communication skills

Location

The role ideally will have the successful candidate based at our Houston office in the Texas Medical Center, however Remote working is another option.

Salary & Benefits

• Competitive salary offered based on experience.
• Up to 12% yearly bonus based on regular appraisals (paid bi-annually)
• 3% of salary per annum Employer contribution towards 401k pension
• Discretionary yearly salary review / increase
• Future opportunities to join Insight Surgery's Company Share Options scheme

Initial & Future Technical / Personal Development Training

• Structured initial training program
• Ongoing continuous professional development options & training

Working hours & Holidays

• Core working hours are 9AM - 6PM, Monday to Friday
• Work from home 1 day a week
• 17 days per year holiday allowance + US public holidays

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