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Zimmer Biomet Holdings

Develops joint replacement, robotics, smart implants

Quality Senior Engineer 1

Biomedical Engineering & Medical DevicesConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeMinnetonka, MN, USAIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree in engineering is required.
  • At least five years of product development experience in software and capital systems, and preferably also sterile disposables, in a quality role.
  • At least three years of software quality assurance experience, including scoping and developing protocols for regression testing required by code-design changes.
  • Proficiency in driving risk management activities.
  • Technical skills in test method development and validation.
  • Experience in new product development activities, including requirements definition and verification and validation.

Responsibilities

  • Partner with marketing, field clinical, research and development, and operations engineering to develop and launch new products and improve existing products, supporting design history file deliverables.
  • Recommend and implement design improvements based on post-market feedback.
  • Assist in scoping required software and system testing based on proposed changes, and drive design verification and validation protocol and test method development.
  • Manage product development deliverables with the team, including specification development and review, verification and validation, design reviews, documentation packages, preproduction builds, and production transfers.
  • Assist in reviewing and approving project plans for software and integrated-system projects, including goals and objectives, work breakdown structures, detailed scope descriptions and schedules, risk management approaches, and milestone descriptions.
  • Provide technical direction for development teams, serve as a point of contact or business liaison, prepare briefings for senior management, and assist with program- and project-specific problem resolution.
  • Write protocols, test procedures, and reports; drive risk management file activities and updates; and participate in project teams and activities related to new product development.
  • Develop or review design history deliverables for hardware, software, and the integrated system, using mechanical system design knowledge that includes electronics, pneumatics, lasers, and fiber optics, and software design knowledge for software as a medical device.
  • Guide development of marketing, product, and design specifications with marketing and research and development for the NeuroBlate system, subassemblies, and components.
  • Write software and hardware design verification and validation protocols and review reports.
  • Assist in design and development phases in accordance with ISO 13485, ISO 14971 risk management, IEC 60601-1-2, and CSA regulations.
  • Research, design, and develop test methods used in design verification and validation.
  • Coordinate manufacturing launches of new and revised products, including establishing goals, training team members, and evaluating results.
  • Represent quality on cross-functional teams to improve current and new product designs.
  • Perform risk management activities, including risk analysis and human-factors studies.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience with medical imaging systems and/or fiber optics is desired.
  • Understanding of RoHS, REACH, European requirements, and EMC/EMI requirements is desired.
  • Strong communication skills and the ability to work independently, make decisions, drive projects, and communicate status appropriately to the manager and team members.
  • Quality orientation and attention to detail.
  • Problem analysis and problem resolution.
  • Project management experience managing and prioritizing multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

About the Company

Zimmer Biomet Holdings

Develops joint replacement, robotics, smart implants

Zimmer Biomet manufactures and markets musculoskeletal medical devices and instruments for joint replacement, surgical trauma, and sports medicine. Its products include joint implants, surgical tools, and smart implants, often supported by robotic-assisted surgery systems. The company develops, produces, and sells these devices and provides services such as medical education and training to healthcare professionals to support procedures and outcomes. Compared with competitors, Zimmer Biomet benefits from a long history (over 90 years), a global footprint, and a focus on integrated solutions that combine advanced implants with robotics technology and education partnerships. Its goal is to advance patient care by delivering reliable devices, technologies, and professional training that improve surgical outcomes and collaboration with healthcare providers.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Warsaw, IN
Founded
1927

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