• Job Description

  Req#: REQ-2916

  At Össur, we work in an industry that changes live every day and we take great pride in everything we do to give people across the globe a chance of a Life Without Limitations. With our innovative prosthetic and bracing solutions, we improve people’s lives and strive to be the leading company in non-invasive orthopedics.
  
  At Össur, it’s the talented group of over 4000 professionals across the world that make this possible. We are keen to attract professional individuals and accomplished team players, who are ready to contribute to the achievement of our goals. We welcome innovative courageous and forward-thinking professionals from all kinds of backgrounds who want to make a difference.
  
  We are looking for a Principle Mechanical Engineer to Join our R&D team in Livingston, Scotland and help us in our journey.

  Your role:

  As a part of the mechanical R&D team for upper limb prosthetics, you will be a Principle Mechanical Engineer involved in the conceptualization, detail design, development, and verification of electro-mechanical bionic limbs. You will play an integral part in the mechanical team, providing knowledge, expertise, and support across all functions with a focus on developing robust and innovative mechanical solutions that integrate seamlessly with electronics and controls. You will communicate effectively cross-departmentally around system level architecture and be a role model to other members of the team.

  Your Tasks:

  • To effectively liaise with Technology Managers and Project Managers to deliver on departmental objectives and goals.
  • To generate robust mechanical mechanisms in line with product requirements, supported by sound engineering calculations and principles.
  • To devise, develop and evaluate new product concepts, technologies, materials and processes.
  • To provide informed and accurate information on development tasks that enables successful planning.
  • To translate product requirements into technical and functional design requirements.

  Your Qualifications:

  • BSc or MSc in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
  • 8 years minimum relevant experience in a technology or product development orientated company.
  • 3 years minimum relevant experience in a similar Senior Engineer or Principle Engineer role
  • Have been a driving force in the delivery of new products to market with demonstrable experience of such.

  Skills and knowledge

  • Preference for experience in miniature level motors, drives, gearing and mechanisms.
  • Extensive experience with Solidworks, both mechanical mechanisms and surface modelling.
  • Experience in design FEA, both component and system level.
  • Experience in appropriate material selection including calculation for load, stress, wear etc.
  • Experience with design of moulded components.
  • Good understanding in electro-mechanical interfaces and system control methodology with ability to communicate effectively around control issues.
  • Ability to plan effectively and be accountable for delivering to plan.
  • Proven analytical RCA skills and pays attention to detail.
  • Demonstrable knowledge of DFM and DFS design techniques.
  • Experience and understanding of ISO9001:2017 design and development process.

  Soft skills

  • Team player, able to motivate and communicate effectively.
  • Emotional intelligence, being able to read and understand people’s situations and feeling and able to adapt your approach to facilitate the best outcomes.
  • Resourcefulness. Able to find a way through issues and challenges when the way forward is not clear.
  • Adaptability, ability to adapt and embrace differing concepts and design intent and work to deliver the best possible outcomes.
  • Creative thinking and innovative approach to problem solving.

  Össur is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

• About the company

  Össur hf. is an Icelandic company that develops, manufactures and sells non-invasive orthopaedics equipment, including bracing and support products, compression therapy, and prosthetics.

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