Development Technologist; Memphis, TN

Development Technologist (Memphis, TN)

Life Unlimited. At Smith+Nebhu we design and manufacture technology that takes the limits off living.

This high-level technical specialist position is responsible for providing technical assistance to the design engineering function utilizing advanced technical knowledge and skills. With minimal supervision, he/she has a highly developed understanding of a range of relevant design processes, tools, and/or equipment and manages own workload to perform a range of day-to-day design related activities. This position may assist in management of small projects or portion(s) of large projects.

• Assists in the definition of design inputs, prototyping, feasibility testing protocols and the concept selection process.
• Creates product concepts/designs for new product development projects and/or product maintenance projects from defined user needs.
• Develop engineering drawings using CAD software to include detailed drawings, assembly drawings, and sub-assembly drawings using information provided from sketches, existing drawings, or 3-dimensional CAD models.
• Create 3-dimensional CAD models to support product development and maintenance activities as requested by the engineering function and/or manager.
• Assists engineer with the completion of design verification and validation activities by collaborating with testing partners to develop biomechanical and mechanical test methodologies when consensus testing standards are not applicable.
• Assists engineer in the creation and maintenance of documentation to comply with requirements of SN design control specifications and relevant regulatory bodies.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's degree in design/drafting, art or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school required
• 2+ years of related design experience

• Highly developed 3D CAD Modelling/Drafting skills in NX Unigraphics.
• Good written/verbal communication skills.
• Reasoning ability with attention to details.
• Able to understand and verify continuity between various types of documents, revision records and data.
• Knowledge of basic industry-specific manufacturing and quality inspection methods.

We believe in creating the greatest good for society. Our strongest investments are in our people and the patients we serve.

• Inclusion and Belonging- Committed to Welcoming, Celebrating and Thriving on Inclusion and Belonging, Learn more about Employee Inclusion Groups on our website
• Your Future: 401k Matching Program, 401k Plus Program, Discounted Stock Options, Tuition Reimbursement
• Work/Life Balance: Flexible Personal/Vacation Time Off, Paid Holidays, Flex Holidays, Paid Community Service Day
• Your Wellbeing: Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account (Employer Contribution of $500+ annually), Employee Assistance Program, Parental Leave, Fertility and Adoption Assistance Program
• Flexibility: Hybrid Work Model (For most professional roles)
• Training: Hands-On, Team-Customized, Mentorship
• Extra Perks: Discounts on fitness clubs, travel and more!

Smith+Nebhu provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.