R&D Engineer II - Surgical Development Jobs

Blackrock Neurotech

Location:
United States, Salt Lake City

Category:
Research and Development

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Job Description:

The R&D Engineer II – Surgical Development will lead efforts in designing, prototyping, and validating surgical tools and techniques with a focus on surgical access, deployment, and long-term performance. The role emphasizes developing surgical workflows and tools that enable safe, reproducible, and efficient device use in preclinical practice with the aim of transferability to clinical settings and practices.

Job Responsibility:

Drive development of surgical delivery systems, implantation techniques, and surgical support tools
Collaborate closely with surgeons and clinical partners to gather user needs and feedback
Design and test prototypes for usability, ergonomics, and surgical compatibility
Conduct preclinical studies to validate surgical approaches, ensuring safety and efficacy
Support failure analysis and design improvements based on preclinical/clinical observations
Prepare and maintain surgical protocols, technical reports, and risk documentation (per ISO 13485 and ISO 14971)
Contribute to training materials and surgeon-facing documents for new device procedures
Liaise with cross-functional teams including systems engineering, regulatory, and clinical affairs
Help setting up validated sterilization abilities in-house
Data presentation

Requirements:

BS or MS in Biomedical, Mechanical or related Engineering discipline
Experience in preclinical surgery or surgical R&D
Familiarity with the surgical workflows and basic understanding of anatomy and physiology
Strong skills in CAD design, prototyping and bench testing
Excellent documentation skills
Ability to work in fast-paced multidisciplinary environments

Nice to have:

PhD or advanced degree with research in surgical tools, implants or neurmodulation devices
Direct surgical R&D experience (e.g., surgical robotics, endovascular devices, implant delivery systems)
Experience conducting usability engineering/human factors studies with surgeons or clinicians
Familiarity with medical device regulations (ISO 13485, 14971, 10993)
Knowledge of biocompatible materials, sterilization methods, and implant packaging
Experience working with Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs)

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
December 06, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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