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Zimmer Biomet

Product Sustaining Engineer I

Zimmer Biomet, Englewood, Colorado, us, 80151

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At Zimmer Biomet, we believe in pushing the boundaries of innovation and driving our mission forward. As a global medical technology leader for nearly 100 years, a patient’s mobility is enhanced by a Zimmer Biomet product or technology every 8 seconds.

As a Zimmer Biomet team member, you will share in our commitment to providing mobility and renewed life to people around the world. To support our talented team, we focus on development opportunities, robust employee resource groups (ERGs), a flexible working environment, location specific competitive total rewards, wellness incentives and a culture of recognition and performance awards. We are committed to creating an environment where every team member feels inspired, invested, cared for, valued, and have a strong sense of belonging.

What You Can Expect Paragon 28, a Zimmer Biomet Company, is hiring a Product Sustaining Engineer for our team in Englewood, Colorado. The Product Sustaining Engineer has responsibility for leading projects that support legacy product systems and design and development of medical devices. This will be a hybrid position requiring onsite work at our Englewood, Colorado location.

How You'll Create Impact Essential Responsibilities And Duties

Produce deliverables pertaining to sustaining engineering activities for legacy product systems, as directed by senior engineering staff including: Review and evaluate product non-conformances for incoming legacy product; Review and evaluate product complaints

Update designs and device specifications for legacy products

Conceptualize new design ideas for legacy product systems and new development projects or line extensions

Use SolidWorks for parametric modeling and detailing designs of P28 implants and instruments

Create or update design control documentation for P28 design history files & technical files; Create Engineering Change Requests (ECR) and manage through completion

Ownership of development related CAPAs; Participation in root cause analysis to investigate issues

Assist in documentation remediation efforts including: DHF documentation, risk documentation, inspection plans, protocols and reports

Development of testing protocols and testing process for new and existing products; Participate in activities related to project phase gate design reviews; Assist with 3rd party suppliers, contractors, testing houses, etc

Assist in inspection of current and newly developed medical devices

Observe surgery (live, cadaver, or video) on lower extremity pathology. Document all notes

Participates in cadaveric labs to support assigned projects

Other duties as directed by manager

Qualifications

Requires a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering or related engineering discipline with 2-5 years of experience

Prior experience in medical device development helpful

Understanding of medical device industry regulatory requirements preferred

Experience with CAD. SolidWorks preferred

Proficiency in MS Office

Effective communication and presentation skills with ability to convey information and respond to questions from groups of peers

Ability to work in a team environment

Work Environment This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones and copy machines. Occasional use of the development and quality labs necessary, where lab safety must be adhered to.

Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate with individuals internal and external to the organization. The employee is required to have close visual acuity to perform activities such as: viewing a computer terminal and design drawings as well as visual inspection involving small parts. The employee frequently is required to move about the facility. The employee may be required to lift up-to 35 lbs. by themselves.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work This is a full-time position with typical business hours. It may reasonably require additional hours during the week and weekend; specific requirements will be determined with Manager.

Travel Expectations 10% of overnight travel

Compensation Data Salary Range: $70,000 - $90,000 USD annually depending on skills and experience

Physical Requirements EOE

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