Product Sustaining Engineer - #252175

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

The Product Sustaining Engineer has responsibility for leading projects that support legacy product systems and design and development of medical devices.

How You'll Create Impact

• Produce deliverables pertaining to sustaining engineering activities for legacy product systems, as directed by senior engineering staff including:
• Review and evaluate product non-conformances for incoming legacy product
• Review and evaluate product complaints
• Update designs and device specifications for legacy products
• Conceptualize new design ideas for legacy product systems and new development projects or line extensions
• Use SolidWorks for parametric modeling and detailing designs of P28 implants and instruments
• Create or update design control documentation for P28 design history files & technical files.
• Create Engineering Change Requests (ECR) and manage through completion.
• Ownership of development related CAPAs. Participation in root cause analysis to investigate issues.
• Assist in documentation remediation efforts including: DHF documentation, risk documentation, inspection plans, protocols and reports.
• Development of testing protocols and testing process for new and existing products
• Participate in activities related to project phase gate design reviews
• Assist with 3rd party suppliers, contractors, testing houses, etc.
• Assist in inspection of current and newly developed medical devices
• Observe surgery (live, cadaver, or video) on lower extremity pathology. Document all notes. Participates in cadaveric labs to support assigned projects.
• Other duties as directed by manager
  
  

What Makes You Stand Out

• Technical Proficiency (Specific to Orthopedics)
• Knowledge of Medical Device Design Controls
• Problem-Solving and Innovation
• Examples of creative problem-solving—solving a clinical need, optimizing a design, or troubleshooting failure modes.
• Strong Cross-Functional Communication Skills
  
  

Your Background

Requires a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering or related engineering discipline with 2-5 years of experience.

Prior experience in medical device development helpful.

Understanding Of Medical Device Industry Regulatory Requirements Preferred.

Experience with CAD. SolidWorks preferred.

Proficiency in MS Office

Effective communication and presentation skills with ability to convey information and respond to questions from groups of peers

Ability to work in a team environment.

Travel Expectations

Up to 10% travel

EOE/M/F/Vet/Disability

5350