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Zimmer Biomet Assoc Product Sustaining Engineer in Plainville, Massachusetts
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
The Associate Product Sustaining Engineer works with direction from senior Engineering staff on projects that focus on legacy product systems and design and development of medical devices.
How You'll Create Impact
Participate in sustaining engineering activities for legacy product systems for commercialized product with guidance from 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
Participate in conceptualizing new design ideas for legacy product systems and new development projects
Learn how to use SolidWorks for parametric modeling and detailing designs of P28 implants and instruments
Assist with creating or updating design control documentation for P28 design history files & technical files
Assist in development of testing protocols and assist in the 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.
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
Internship or Co-op Experience
Your Background
Requires a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering or related engineering discipline with 0-3 years of experience.
Prior experience in medical device development helpful.
Familiarity 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
EOE/M/F/Vet/Disability