Senior R&D Engineer, Mechanical

Smith+Nephew • Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania • Posted June 12, 2026

Position Overview

Senior R&D Engineer, MechanicalAs a Mechanical Engineer 3, you will play a critical role in shaping the next generation of surgical robotic systems for joint replacement. Based in Pittsburgh, PA, this role offers the opportunity to lead meaningful engineering work from early concept through production while collaborating with passionate experts across engineering, manufacturing, quality, and clinical teams. Your work will directly impact surgeons and patients around the world.

What will you be doing?

  • Lead or co lead the development of mechanical subsystems within our surgical robotics ecosystem from concept through first production runs
  • Design and develop complex medical device components and assemblies, including detailed drawings, models, and technical documentation
  • Define, interpret, and support detailed requirements and specifications throughout the product lifecycle
  • Build, test, and analyze prototypes against requirements and specific...