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Zimmer Biomet Holdings

Develops joint replacement, robotics, smart implants

Development Principal Engineer 1

Biomedical Engineering & Medical DevicesConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeAustin, TX, USA$125k - $160k

About the Job

Requirements

  • Ability to read and interpret drawings, engineering specifications, testing standards, regulatory guidance documents, safety rules, and company policy and procedure manuals.
  • Ability to lead projects autonomously as part of a cross-functional team and deliver updates to senior management.
  • Experience designing for manufacturability, inspection, and assembly.
  • Proficiency with design control activities and verification and validation activities in medical device development.
  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline, with 6 or more years of experience.
  • Prior experience in medical device development.
  • Strong experience writing verification and validation documentation.
  • Proficiency with computer-aided design; SolidWorks is required.
  • Understanding of medical device industry regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

  • Lead product development efforts from ideation through commercialization across the product life cycle.
  • Research and evaluate products, parts, and processes for efficiency and reliability.
  • Conceptualize new design ideas and identify inadequacies in existing designs.
  • Perform parametric modeling and detailed design of Monogram products and instrument development, applying design-for-manufacturing principles.
  • Assist junior engineering staff with modeling and detailing methodology.
  • Lead new product development design control efforts, including management and implementation of Monogram design history files.
  • Lead design efforts to minimize patient risk and comply with regulatory requirements.
  • Lead development of testing protocols and assist with testing new and existing products.
  • Analyze test results and recommend appropriate design changes.
  • Formulate test strategies and reports with Research and Development and Regulatory teams; collaborate with Marketing on using data or analysis for education or sales tools such as abstracts, posters, or white papers.
  • Interface with third-party suppliers, contractors, and testing houses.
  • Assist publication efforts with the Clinical Affairs team.
  • Lead live, cadaver, or video surgical demonstrations to translate physician feedback and ideas into 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 products.
  • Assist with other development projects as an additional resource while balancing workload.

Desired Qualifications

  • Exposure to or prior experience working with surgical robotics.

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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