Hardware Engineer H/F

Zimmer Biomet; Montpellier; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Zimmer Biomet in Montpellier, France, seeks a Mechanical Engineer to advance designs for surgical robotics, hardware and subsystems, and assist in design transfer and documentation.

You will contribute to risk management, verification activities, and cross‑functional collaboration with QARA and production teams, bringing solid mechatronics knowledge and SolidWorks proficiency.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree or equivalent qualification.
• Experience with computer-assisted systems and/or complex medical devices.
• French: Fluent; English: Professional.

Responsibilities

• Define and monitor subsystem requirements for devices under development and on the market.
• Analyze options and select optimal solutions.
• Participate in hardware FMEA and risk management activities.
• Verify links between hardware and system requirements with other teams.
• Contribute to design, drafting and execution of parts/subassemblies for surgical robotics.
• Read and interpret drawings and technical specifications.
• Ensure deliverables meet quality standards for internal and external teams.
• Participate in prototype development and integration/verification activities.
• Provide technical support during design transfer and to other departments.
• Create, update and manage technical documents and ensure regulatory compliance.

Skills

Mechanical design

Mechatronics

Drafting standards

SolidWorks

Analytical thinking

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

• Provides technical support during Design Transfer activities.

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 talent 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 included, respected, empowered and recognised.

What You Can Expect

The Mechanical Engineer works on various projects consisting of one system and several subsystems (for example: Hardware, Software, and Robotics); they work primarily in the mechanical subsystem but must have a general understanding and will also be invoked in working of the complete system.

How You'll Create Impact

• Contributes to the definition and monitoring of product subsystem requirements for devices under development as well as for products already on the market.
• Analyzes the various possible technical options, proposes them to the team, and participates in selecting the best solution.
• Participates in device risk management activities (Hardware FMEA).
• Verifies the links between Hardware subsystem requirements and system requirements, in collaboration with the system team or other subsystem teams.
• Performs activities related to the design, drafting, and technical execution of parts and subassemblies making up surgical assistance robots, as well as associated instruments.
• Reads, interprets, adapts, and prepares drawings, diagrams, and technical specifications.
• Ensures the quality of deliverables provided to internal teams or subcontractors responsible for manufacturing parts (mechanical, electrical, electronic) or assemblies.
• Participates in prototype development.
• Participates in integration and verification activities (strategy, protocols, execution, reports).
• Provides technical support during Design Transfer activities.
• Provides technical support to other departments when needed (product lifecycle, production).
• Contributes to the creation, updating, and management of technical documents.
• Ensures the compliance of the deliverables produced.
• Participates in impact analyses in the event of a design change to a device already on the market.
• Supports the certification team for evaluation and certification testing, as well as for preparation of the required documentation (IEC 60601-1 / -1-2 standards).
• Supports the QARA (Quality and Regulatory) team in preparing regulatory files (CE, FDA, etc.).
• Supports the Post Market Surveillance team in investigations and problem resolution.
• Contributes to the improvement of working methods.

What Makes You Stand Out

Required Skills

• Knowledge of mechanical design and mechatronics practices (machining, sheet metal work, plastics processing, materials, micromechanics)
• Full command of drafting standards and their practical implementation
• Proficiency in the use of the SolidWorks development environment or similar
• Analytical, synthesis, and problem-solving skills

Desirable Skills

• Knowledge of constraints related to the operating room
• Knowledge of ISO 13485 and ISO 14971
• Knowledge of IEC 60601-1 and 60601-1-2

Your Background

Education Level

• The Mechanical Engineer holds an engineering degree or equivalent qualification.

Experience

• Prior to joining Medtech, the Mechanical Engineer has gained experience in their field of activity and ideally has experience with computer-assisted systems and/or complex medical devices.

Required Language Level

• French: Fluent
• English: Professional

EOE/M/F/Vet/Disability