Globally headquartered in Switzerland and locally headquartered in Boston, MA, icotec is a global leader in radiolucent implants. As the company standing behind BlackArmor® technology, icotec produced the first global pedicle systems made of nonmetallic, radiolucent BlackArmor®. An exciting and varied job in the field of medical technology, icotec offers you the opportunity to work with a highly motivated team. Furthermore, you will benefit from career development opportunities with an internationally growing company.

Join our passionate and innovative team as

Senior Development Engineer

You’re in the right place if:

You value teamwork and want to grow with an innovative, global family-owned company. Experience the icotec spirit: flat hierarchies, short communication paths, and genuine appreciation shape our corporate culture. Plus, enjoy excellent employee benefits, including 100% company-paid health, dental, and vision insurance for individual icotec employees.

As a Senior Development Engineer, you will play a key role in designing and developing innovative surgical instruments for spinal applications - from concept through to clinical use. This is an exciting opportunity for a hands-on engineer with strong design skills and deep understanding of the regulatory landscape to contribute to meaningful advancements in spinal surgery.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and develop surgical instruments from initial concept through to market release, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Create detailed CAD models and mechanical drawings; build and evaluate prototypes; and perform tolerance, risk, and failure mode analyses.
• Plan, conduct, and document design verification and validation activities.
• Apply creative problem-solving techniques, including rapid prototyping and design iteration, to develop innovative solutions for clinical challenges.
• Author and maintain technical documentation (e.g., risk analyses, test reports, design specifications) in support of regulatory submissions (e.g., FDA, CE).
• Collaborate closely with internal teams including Regulatory Affairs, Quality, and Clinical Affairs throughout the development lifecycle.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or a related field.
• At least 5 years of professional experience in the development of orthopedic instruments and implants - ideally in the field of spinal surgery.
• Proven experience working within a regulated medical device environment (e.g., FDA, CE), including preparation of design and risk documentation.
• Strong proficiency with CAD tools (preferably Siemens NX) and familiarity with PLM systems.
• Practical experience with local suppliers for prototype manufacturing, including vendor coordination and quality oversight.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, a creative mindset, and the ability to translate clinical needs into functional, market-ready solutions.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively in cross-functional and international teams.
• High degree of self-initiative and independent working style is essential as the core development team is located at the company’s headquarters in Switzerland, and regular coordination is required.
• Willingness to travel regularly, especially to Switzerland, to ensure close alignment with the development team.

This is a full-time, hybrid role (requiring regular office presence) for candidates ideally based in the Greater Boston area or the broader Northeastern U.S.

Sounds exciting?

We look forward to receiving your application via our online portal – let’s drive innovation in spinal surgery together!