Clinical Engineer

Zimmer Biomet; Englewood (CO); On-site; USD 72,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Zimmer Biomet in Englewood, CO, is hiring a Clinical Engineer I to monitor and improve operational processes for patient-matched devices. You will create virtual surgical plans, review imaging, and work with surgeons to approve plans, while interfacing with suppliers and the development team.

The role requires 1–3 years in clinical or medical device design, a 3D visualization mindset, and proficiency with SolidWorks and Materialise tools. Onsite presence is expected at our Englewood headquarters.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or related engineering/anatomy discipline.
• Minimum 1–3 years of clinical or medical device design experience.
• Mechanical aptitude and ability to visualize objects in 3D space.
• Process development and execution aptitude.
• Excellent problem solving, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Strong technical writing skills.
• Proficient with 3D design (parametric or surface modeling) software.
• SolidWorks 3D CAD and Materialise 3-matic preferred.
• Knowledge of basic engineering materials and manufacturing processes.
• Detail oriented with ability to handle multiple assignments.
• General knowledge of human anatomy and biomechanics.
• Materialise Mimics experience and familiarity with DICOM imaging preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Effective communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily clinical production operations.
• Review medical imaging, including CT scans and X-rays.
• Virtually plan and review surgical procedures.
• Communicate with surgeons to gain approval of patient-specific plans.
• Observe surgery (live, cadaver, or video) on lower extremity pathology.
• Interface with 3rd party suppliers, contractors, testing houses, etc.
• Create detailed reports and case documentation.
• Communicate with development and quality engineers for project-related issues.
• Perform quality checks to ensure patient-matched device designs meet specifications.
• Develop, modify, and execute projects to improve patient-specific processes.
• Initiate actions to resolve problems and improve process performance and reduce cost.
• Develop projects to improve PSI products and/or user experience.
• Support sales and user training as a PSI product expert.
• Support development team for new products.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Problem solving

Analytical thinking

Organizational skills

Technical writing

3D CAD

SolidWorks

Materialise 3-matic

DICOM imaging knowledge

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Biomedical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks 3D CAD

Materialise 3-matic

Materialise Mimics

DICOM imaging software

Microsoft 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 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 (Zimmer Biomet), an orthopedic medical device company focused on innovative solutions for injury and deformity in lower extremeties (Foot and Ankle), is hiring a Clinical Engineer I to join our team in Englewood Colorado. The Clinical Process Engineer I is responsible for monitoring, developing, implementing, and improving operational processes of patient- matched devices. This position involves the creation of virtual surgical plans & guide designs, process, product, and user experience improvements, and developing clinical expertise for patient-matched products.

This position requires weekly onsite presence at our Englewood, Colorado headquarters.

How You’ll Create Impact

• Coordinate daily clinical production operations
  • Review medical imaging, including CT scans and x-rays.
  • Virtually plan and review surgical procedures.
  • Communicate with surgeons to gain approval of patient-specific surgical plans.
  • Observe surgery (live, cadaver, or video) on lower extremity pathology.
  • Interface with 3rd party suppliers, contractors, testing houses, etc.
  • Create detailed reports and case documentation.
  • Communicate with development and quality engineers for project-related issues.
  • Perform quality checks to ensure patient-matched device designs meet released specifications.
• Develop, modify, and execute projects to improve patient specific processes
• Initiates actions to resolve problems and improve process performance and reduce cost
• Develop projects to improve PSI products and/or user experience
• Support sales and user training as a PSI product expert
• Support development team for new products
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What Makes You Stand Out

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or related engineering/anatomy discipline.
• Minimum 1-3 years of clinical or medical device design experience.
• Mechanical aptitude and ability to visualize objects in 3D space.
• Process development and execution aptitude.
• Excellent problem solving, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Strong technical writing skills.
• Proficient with 3D design (parametric or surface modeling) software.
• Solidworks 3D CAD and Materialise 3-matic preferred.
• Knowledge of basic engineering materials and manufacturing processes.
• Detail oriented and capable of handling multiple assignments at once.
• General knowledge of human anatomy and biomechanics.
• Materialise Mimics experience and familiarity with DICOM imaging preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Effective communication and presentation skills with ability to convey information and respond to questions from peers and colleagues.
• Ability to work in a team environment.

Travel Expectations

0%-10% of overnight travel may be required.

Compensation Data

Salary Range: $72,000 - $90,000 USD annually depending on skills and experience

EOE