Senior Engineer

University of Utah Health Research; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Utah Health in Salt Lake City is seeking a Senior Engineer to design and translate advanced orthopedic medical device systems. You will develop implants, instruments, and non-surgical devices, working with clinicians, researchers, and manufacturing experts in a state-of-the-art facility.

You will conduct design reviews, ensure compliance with FDA QSR and ISO 13485, mentor professionals, and manage projects from concept to validation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, mathematics, or related field is required.
• Strong CAD modeling and drawing creation skills are essential.
• Experience with design verification and validation activities is preferred.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills are highly valued.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop orthopedic medical devices, implants, and instruments.
• Conduct product testing, create CAD models/drawings, and perform design reviews.
• Manage project schedules and budgets, coordinating with multiple teams.
• Ensure compliance with FDA QSRs and ISO 13485 throughout development.

Skills

CAD modeling

Design verification

Engineering leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Details

Open Date 08/24/2026

Requisition Number PRN46003B

Job Title Medical Device & Equipment Engineers

Working Title Senior Engineer

Career Progression Track P00

Track Level P5 - Expert, P4 - Advanced, P3 - Career

FLSA Code Professional

Patient Sensitive Job Code? No

Standard Hours per Week 40

Full Time or Part Time? Full Time

Shift Day

Work Schedule Summary 8am – 5pm, M-F

VP Area U of U Health - Academics

Department 00269 - Orthopedic Surgery Operations

Location Campus

City Salt Lake City, UT

Type of Recruitment External Posting

Pay Rate Range $100,000-$140,000

Close Date 08/30/2026

Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)

Job Summary

Join a world-class academic orthopaedic team dedicated to shaping the future of patient care through medical device innovation. You’ll collaborate with visionary clinicians, researchers, engineers, and manufacturing experts to design and translate cutting-edge technologies into real-world clinical solutions. Work in a state-of-the-art facility equipped with advanced technical resources and supported by a culture that values creativity, collaboration, and impact.

This is a rare opportunity to pursue your professional passion in a role that rewards both innovation and balance—where career achievement meets quality of life in the beautiful Intermountain West offering extraordinary outdoor opportunities.

Design and develop commercial ready orthopaedic medical device systems. Utilize advanced knowledge of engineering and health sciences to design orthopaedic implants, instruments, and non-surgical medical devices. Conduct activities in compliance with FDA QSR’s and ISO 13485. Ideate and develop concepts, develop SolidWorks CAD models and drawings, conduct engineering analyses, develop test protocols, conduct product testing, write test reports, conduct risk analyses, perform product benchmarking, develop cost of goods or cost of services, develop product packaging and container systems, develop validated product reprocessing and terminal sterilization procedures, conduct design reviews, support regulatory submissions, manage and report on projects, create design history files. Oversee projects and provide part-time management of professionals.

Responsibilities

Professional Job Responsibilities:

Design and medical devices. Utilize advanced knowledge of engineering and health sciences to design implants, surgical instruments, and other diagnostic and therapeutic devices. Conduct product testing and create models and prototypes to ensure product performs as designed. Determine design specifications, conduct feasibility assessments and perform failure analysis studies. Create and interpret technical drawings and schematics. Utilize drafting tools or computer-aided design ( CAD )/drafting equipment and software in design work. Manage project schedules and budgets. Perform clinical and preclinical assessments. Typically requires a bachelor’s degree in engineering, mathematics, or related scientific field. Recognized as expert in field. Requires highly specialized skill set. Influence best practices within discipline. Conducts the most complex and vital work, unsupervised and with complete latitude for independent judgment

Oversee the development of medical devices. Develop processes, policies, and procedures and ensure all engineering projects align with the organization’s objectives. Collaborate with other engineering disciplines, leadership, and related departments as necessary to determine engineering feasibility, cost effectiveness, and demand for medical devices. Manage engineering verification activities to ensure product deliverables are met on-time and conform to specifications. Advise leadership and other impacted departments on product or design changes which may affect profit, schedule, cost, or client relationships. Broad knowledge of the field with proven leadership skills.

Minimum Qualifications

EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT : 1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience (Example: bachelor’s degree = 4 years of directly related work experience).

Department may hire employee at one of the following job levels:

Medical Device & Equipment Engineer, III : Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 6 years or a master’s (or equivalency) + 4 years of directly related work experience.

Medical Device & Equipment Engineer, IV : Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 8 years or a master’s (or equivalency) + 6 years of directly related work experience.

Medical Device & Equipment Engineer, V : Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 10 years or a master’s (or equivalency) + 8 years of directly related work experience.

Preferences

• Multiple successes bringing biomedical devices, processes or systems from concept to actual use
• Highly proficient in CAD model and drawing creation
• Highly proficient in design verification and validation activities
• Expertise in applicable anatomy and physiology
• Expertise in multiple biomedical product / process / system areas
• Highly proficient in applying engineering science and technology knowledge
• Proficient use of statistical methods
• Highly efficient in the management of resources
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Excellent project management skills
• Effective at contributing to intellectual property portfolios
• Depth of knowledge with applicable regulatory and quality requirements (e.g., FDA 21 CFR 820 and ISO 13485)
• Flexibility, persistence, resourcefulness, and a drive to succeed

Type

Benefited Staff

Additional Information

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