- Location
- Reykjavík, IS (Ossur), Iceland
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- Education
- Closing date
- Today
- Source
- Workday
Description
R&D Innovation Excellence Specialist | Össur
We are looking for a curious and hands-on professional to join our Innovation Excellence team and support key transformation initiatives across R&D for a temporary one-year position.
In this role, you will help strengthen how data, engineering and sustainability come together to support better product development decisions. You will work across teams to identify opportunities, develop practical solutions, and contribute to the implementation of new digital capabilities that improve how information is used throughout the product development process.
A key focus of the role will be exploring how engineering, material and sustainability information can be made more accessible and actionable through modern data, analytics and AI-enabled approaches.
This position offers a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of engineering excellence, sustainability, digital transformation and innovation.
What you will do
Lead and support transformation initiatives related to engineering methods, sustainability and digital capabilities.
Work with stakeholders across R&D, IT and business functions to understand needs and identify improvement opportunities.
Analyse and structure engineering and business data to support decision making.
Contribute to the development of new data, analytics and AI-enabled solutions.
Support the creation of tools, processes and ways of working that improve how information is used throughout product development.
Help evaluate and pilot innovative technologies that can create value for engineers and product teams.
Translate complex technical topics into practical solutions that can be successfully adopted by teams.
What we are looking for
You may come from a background in engineering, data science, materials science, sustainability, digital transformation or a related field. We are particularly interested in candidates with:
Experience working with technical or engineering-related data.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Experience with data analysis, visualisation or reporting tools.
Interest in digital transformation, AI and emerging technologies.
Ability to work across disciplines and engage a wide range of stakeholders.
Strong communication and project execution skills.
A proactive mindset and a passion for continuous improvement.
Experience with sustainability, product development, materials, ERP, PLM, AI tools or engineering processes is considered a plus.
What we can offer
A collaborative, international work environment with strong team spirit and a shared purpose.
Opportunities for learning, growth, and professional development across a global organization.
The chance to influence decision-making and contribute directly to business performance.
A workplace committed to improving people’s mobility and well-being through innovative solutions.
We encourage people to apply for the position regardless of gender or origin.
The application deadline is August 4th, 2026.
Össur is a leading global provider of prosthetics and bracing and supports solutions.
Embla Medical is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. We want to have the best available individual in every job.
Embla Medical's equal opportunity policy prohibits all discrimination (based on race, color, creed, sex, religion, marital status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, military service, pregnancy, child birth or related medical condition, actual or perceived sexual orientation, or any other consideration made unlawful by local laws around the world).
Embla Medical is committed to complying with all applicable laws providing equal employment opportunities. This commitment applies to all individuals involved in the operations of Embla Medical and prohibits discrimination by any employee of Embla Medical, including supervisors and co-workers.
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