Assoc Product Development Engineer

Zimmer Biomet; Englewood (CO); On-site; USD 47,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Zimmer Biomet in Englewood, Colorado is hiring an Associate Product Development Engineer. This entry-level role works with senior engineers to design, build, and refine next-generation foot and ankle medical devices, helping improve lives while sharpening technical skills.

Requirements include a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Biomedical Engineering and up to 3 years of experience; CAD familiarity and SolidWorks preferred; strong communication and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering or related engineering discipline with 0-3 years of experience.
• Prior experience in medical device development is helpful.
• Familiarity 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.

Responsibilities

• Participate in product development from ideation to commercialization through entire product life cycle with guidance from senior engineering staff.
• Research and evaluate competitive product for performance characteristics.
• Assist with conceiving new design ideas and drafting concepts.
• Assist in creating design control documentation for P28 design history files & technical files.
• Develop testing protocols and assist in testing processes for new and existing products.
• Coordinate with 3rd party suppliers, contractors, testing houses, etc.

Skills

Effective communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Biomedical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

CAD

MS Office

Job description

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

Ready to turn your engineering degree into real-world medical innovation? Paragon 28 (Zimmer Biomet) is hiring an Associate Product Development Engineer!

In this entry-level role, you’ll work closely with senior engineering mentors to design, build, and refine next-generation foot and ankle medical devices. Step into a role where your work actively improves lives while you sharpen your technical skills.

This position required onsite presence at our Englewood, Colorado location.

How You'll Create Impact

• Participate in product development from ideation to commercialization through entire product life cycle with guidance from senior engineering staff including:
  • Research and evaluate competitive product for performance characteristics
  • Participate in conceptualizing new design ideas
  • Assist with creating design control documentation for P28 design history files & technical files
  • Assist in development of testing protocols and assist in the 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.
  • Develop SolidWorks skillset for parametric modeling and detailing designs of P28 implants and instruments
• Assist in inspection of current and newly developed medical devices
• Observe surgery (live, cadaver, or video) on lower extremity pathology. Document all notes.
• Other duties as directed by manager

Your Background

• Requires a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering or related engineering discipline with 0-3 years of experience.
• Prior experience in medical device development helpful.
• Familiarity 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

Travel Expectations

10% of overnight travel

Compensation Data

Base Salary: $47,000-$75,000 USD Annually, depending on skills and experience

EOE/M/F/Vet/Disability