Requirements: English
Company: Lima Corporate
Region: Palermo , Sicily
Lima (Enovis group) is looking for a Research & Innovation Engineer to join the Materials Development team within the R&I department in San Daniele (UD), Italy. This critical role will support the research, development, and characterization of advanced materials for current and next-generation orthopaedic implants used in joint arthroplasty. The R&I Engineer will work with a team of engineers and scientists in designing, testing, and validating new materials and processing techniques, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and business objectives. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to advancements in medical device technology and improve patient lives.Main Responsibilities:Participate in materials research and development aligned with the company''s product roadmap and vision.Design, execute, and analyze experiments to evaluate properties of candidate materials, documenting results.Contribute to material selection and characterization for new product development, ensuring compliance with standards (ISO, ASTM).Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate new materials into product designs and manufacturing processes.Stay informed of emerging materials technologies relevant to orthopaedic implants and identify innovation opportunities.Maintain the global portfolio of proprietary materials platforms and support new product applications.Prepare and present technical reports, publications, and research summaries.Ensure compliance with quality system regulations and promote data security and personal data protection.Education:Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering, Material Science, Biomedical Engineering, or related field.Required Experience:At least two years in a similar role or relevant academic experience in mechanical, biomedical, or materials testing.Knowledge of material characterization techniques (mechanical testing, wear analysis, microscopy).Experience analyzing experimental data and preparing reports and presentations.Ability to maintain detailed research documentation.Experience collaborating on technical projects.Experience in a regulated medical device environment, preferably orthopaedic implants.Knowledge of regulatory requirements (FDA, MDR, ISO, ASTM).Proficiency in Microsoft Office.Fluent in Italian and English.Travel Requirements:Up to 10% domestic and international travel annually.Desired Characteristics:Masters degree in relevant fields; experience in orthopaedic or biomedical research preferred.Experience with literature reviews and scientific data gathering.Familiarity with orthopaedic materials processing and production (titanium, cobalt-chromium, polymers, ceramics).Knowledge of manufacturing processes (investment casting, forging, additive manufacturing, machining).Understanding of biocompatibility and biological interactions of biomaterials.Publications or patents in relevant areas.Please attach your CV in English. We promote diversity and inclusion, evaluating all applications based on skills, experience, and education, and kindly ask applicants to remove personal information unrelated to the position from their CVs.#J-18808-Ljbffr