Job description
We are seeking a Junior Product Development Engineer to support the design, development, and commercialization of innovative medical devices. This role will contribute to new product development initiatives as well as the maintenance and improvement of products already available on the market.
Working under the guidance of a supervisor and senior team members, the successful candidate will collaborate with cross-functional teams throughout the product development lifecycle, from identifying user needs to design verification, validation, and transfer to manufacturing.
Key Information
- Location: Warsaw, Indiana, USA
- Work Mode: On-site
- Experience Level: Junior (1–3 years)
Key Responsibilities
- Support the design, development, and commercialization of medical device products.
- Develop an understanding of product intended use, clinical procedures, and applicable regulations and industry standards.
- Engage with product users and other stakeholders to help identify user needs and market opportunities.
- Translate user and market needs into product design requirements and inputs.
- Support the creation of product designs and document the rationale behind design decisions.
- Prepare and review technical documentation related to invention disclosures and patents.
- Coordinate with cross-functional teams on the production and inspection of prototypes.
- Support preliminary product evaluations, design verification, design validation, and process validation activities.
- Develop product specifications with consideration for manufacturability, process capability, and inspection requirements.
- Identify and document critical-to-quality product features and support the development of appropriate inspection and quality control plans.
- Perform engineering evaluations, including tolerance stack-up analyses, benchtop testing, and simulated-use evaluations.
- Prepare and support design control and risk management documentation in compliance with internal procedures and applicable global regulatory requirements.
- Collaborate with Quality, Sourcing, and Manufacturing teams to support design transfer activities and the transition of new products into production.
Profile
Must-Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
- 1–3 years of relevant engineering experience, including internships, co-ops, or professional experience in product development or a related field.
- Understanding of engineering design principles and product development processes.
- Familiarity with design verification and validation activities.
- Basic knowledge of risk management and design control processes.
- Ability to interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work effectively within cross-functional teams.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Good organizational skills and attention to detail.
Nice-to-Haves
- Experience in the medical device industry.
- Exposure to orthopedic or arthroplasty products.
- Familiarity with FDA, ISO, or other global medical device regulations and standards.
- Experience with CAD software and engineering analysis tools.
- Knowledge of tolerance stack-up analysis and design for manufacturability.
- Exposure to prototype development, benchtop testing, or product validation activities.
- Experience supporting manufacturing or design transfer processes.
Why choose us
- An international community bringing together more than 110 different nationalities
- An environment where trust is central: 70% of our leaders started their careers at the entry level
- A strong training system with our internal Academy and more than 250 modules available
- A dynamic work environment that frequently comes together for internal events (afterworks, team buildings, etc.)
Amaris Consulting promotes equal opportunities. We are committed to bringing together people from diverse backgrounds and creating an inclusive work environment. In this regard, we welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of sex, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, beliefs, age, marital status, disability, or other characteristics.
Who are we?
Amaris Consulting is an independent technology consulting firm providing guidance and solutions to businesses. With more than 1000 clients across the globe, we have been rolling out solutions in major projects for over a decade – this is made possible by an international team of 7,600 people spread across 5 continents and more than 60 countries. Our solutions focus on four different Business Lines: Information System & Digital, Telecom, Life Sciences and Engineering. We’re focused on building and nurturing a top talent community where all our team members can achieve their full potential. Amaris is your steppingstone to cross rivers of change, meet challenges and achieve all your projects with success.At Amaris, we strive to provide our candidates with the best possible recruitment experience. We like to get to know our candidates, challenge them, and be able to give them proper feedback as quickly as possible. Here's what our recruitment process looks like:
Brief Call: Our process typically begins with a brief virtual/phone conversation to get to know you! The objective? Learn about you, understand your motivations, and make sure we have the right job for you!
Interviews (the average number of interviews is 3 - the number may vary depending on the level of seniority required for the position). During the interviews, you will meet people from our team: your line manager of course, but also other people related to your future role. We will talk in depth about you, your experience, and skills, but also about the position and what will be expected of you. Of course, you will also get to know Amaris: our culture, our roots, our teams, and your career opportunities!
Case study: Depending on the position, we may ask you to take a test. This could be a role play, a technical assessment, a problem-solving scenario, etc.
As you know, every person is different and so is every role in a company. That is why we have to adapt accordingly, and the process may differ slightly at times. However, please know that we always put ourselves in the candidate's shoes to ensure they have the best possible experience.
We look forward to meeting you!