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Zimmer Biomet

Development Principal Engineer I

austin, TX

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About this opportunity

Zimmer Biomet lists this Development Principal Engineer I opportunity in austin, Texas. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.

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

We are looking for a Principal Development Engineer . In this role you will work with cross functional teams to research and evalute products, create detailed designs, partner with surgeons to update designs and write verifications and validations.

Monogram's surgeon-guided semi- and fully autonomous robotic technologies are expected to add new and differentiated capabilities to Zimmer Biomet's already broad suite of customer-centric technology solutions. By joining this team you will be taking part in cutting edge technology used to improve patient outcomes and relieve pain for patients across the globe.

How You'll Create Impact

Lead product development efforts from ideation to commercialization through entire product life cycle, as part of a team, including: Research and evaluate products, parts, processes for efficiency and reliability

Conceptualization of new design ideas while understanding the inadequacy of existing designs.

Parametric modeling and detail design of Monogram products and instrument development with a firm grasp on design for manufacturing Assist junior Engineering staff with modeling and detailing methodology

Lead efforts of new product development in design control, including the management and implementation of Monogram design history files.

Lead design efforts to minimize patient risk and adhere to regulatory requirements

Lead in development of testing protocols and assist in the testing process for new and existing products

Analyze test results and recommend appropriate design changes

Formulate complete test strategies and test reports with R&D and regulatory. Work with Marketing to determine how data or analysis could be used for education or as selling tool in abstract/poster or white paper.

Interface with 3rd party suppliers, contractors, testing houses, etc.

Aide in publication efforts with Clinical Affairs team.

Lead surgical demonstrations (live, cadaver, or video) to help formulate physician comments/ideas into meaningful design solutions.

Compile invention disclosures for patent applications and infringement evaluations

Participate in root cause analysis and corrective action development for design related issues in released product

Assist with other development projects as additional resource when needed, while balancing own workload

What Makes You Stand Out

Ability to read and interpret documents such as drawings, engineering specifications, testing standards, regulatory guidance documents, safety rules, company policy and procedure manuals.

Demonstrated ability to lead projects l autonomously as part of a cross-functional team (Supply Chain, Marketing, Quality, Regulatory, etc.) and deliver updates to senior management.

Experience with designing for manufacturability, inspection and assembly.

Proficient with design control activities and verification and validation activities with respect to medical device development.

Exposure or past experience working with Surgical Robotics is a huge plus

Your Background

Requires a bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering or related engineering discipline with 6+ years of experience

Prior experience in medical device development required.

Strong experience with verification and validation writing

Proficient with CAD. SolidWorks Required

Understanding of medical device industry regulatory requirements required.

Travel Expectations

Up to 15%

Salary Expectations

$125,000 - $160,000 USD

EOE/M/F/Vet/Disability

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Worksite address

austin, TX, 78716, US

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