Zimmer Biomet · 1 day ago
Development Staff Engineer
Austin, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff
8+ years expZimmer Biomet is a global medical technology leader focused on enhancing patient mobility through innovative products and technologies. The Staff Development Engineer will serve as a technical leader, driving innovation and product quality while guiding cross-functional teams in the design, development, verification, and commercialization of medical devices.
Health CareManufacturingMedical DeviceProduct Design
Responsibilities
You will be the subject matter expert (SME) for one or more core technologies or product lines
You will lead complex design and development activities, from concept through design transfer and manufacturing
You will develop and maintain design control documentation (e.g., design inputs, risk analysis, verification/validation protocols)
You will generate and evaluate innovative solutions to complex engineering challenges
You will support feasibility studies, prototyping, and design optimization
You will partner with Quality, Regulatory, and Clinical teams to ensure design compliance with FDA, ISO 13485, and other global regulatory standards and with suppliers and manufacturing partners to ensure design-for manufacturability and scalability
You will provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and project teams
You will lead technical reviews and participate in design and risk assessments
You will ensure adherence to design control, risk management, and change control procedures per ISO 14971 and 21 CFR Part 820
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering and 8 years of relevant experience or equivalent experience
You will be the subject matter expert (SME) for one or more core technologies or product lines
You will lead complex design and development activities, from concept through design transfer and manufacturing
You will develop and maintain design control documentation (e.g., design inputs, risk analysis, verification/validation protocols)
You will generate and evaluate innovative solutions to complex engineering challenges
You will support feasibility studies, prototyping, and design optimization
You will partner with Quality, Regulatory, and Clinical teams to ensure design compliance with FDA, ISO 13485, and other global regulatory standards and with suppliers and manufacturing partners to ensure design-for manufacturability and scalability
You will provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and project teams
You will lead technical reviews and participate in design and risk assessments
You will ensure adherence to design control, risk management, and change control procedures per ISO 14971 and 21 CFR Part 820
Preferred
Master's or PhD in Engineering or related field
Experience with Class II or Class III implantable or electromechanical devices
Knowledge of biocompatibility, sterilization, and validation processes
Familiarity with Agile development and systems engineering practices
Demonstrated leadership and mentoring experience
Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking
Excellent communication and collaboration skills
Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment
Commitment to patient safety, product quality, and regulatory compliance
Strategic and systems-level thinking
Proven track record of leading technical projects through full product lifecycle
Strong understanding of design controls, risk management, and regulatory compliance (FDA, ISO 13485, ISO 14971)
Proficiency with CAD, FEA, or equivalent engineering design and analysis tools
Benefits
Development opportunities
Robust employee resource groups (ERGs)
Flexible working environment
Location specific competitive total rewards
Wellness incentives
Culture of recognition and performance awards
Company
Zimmer Biomet
Zimmer Biomet is a medical device manufacturing company that offers orthopedic reconstructive, spinal, and trauma devices.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2020 (2)
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2.75B2025-02-20Post Ipo Debt· $1.75B
2016-12-14Post Ipo Debt· $1B
2001-08-03IPO
Leadership Team
Ivan Tornos
Chairman, President and CEO
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David DeMartino
Senior Vice President, Investor Relations
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