R&D Sr Engineer

JOB DESCRIPTION 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 Responsible for the design, development, and processing of medical devices. Work is expected to encompass both the development of new products and maintenance of existing products. Position will lead small scope project as a project leader or portions of larger scope project as a core team member. Position may be required to provide on-the-job training to new engineers How You'll Create Impact Leads the development of new products and manufacturing processes. Identifies all tasks required to complete project assignments according to Design Control procedures. Prepares work plans outlining estimated manpower requirements and development costs. Recommends project budget and schedule to carry out programs on a timely basis. Designs for manufacturability, inspectability and optimum cost. Participates in root cause analysis for problem solving. Contributes to generation of a comprehensive protocol for testing/analyzing the product. Coordinating product evaluation with surgeon. Prepares definitive new product specifications or modifies existing specifications. Generates or updates design assurance documentation for the product. Completes stress analysis on new or existing designs. Generates and/or manages the creation of prototype models to evaluate new design concepts. This is not an exhaustive list of duties or functions and may not necessarily comprise all of the "essential functions” What Makes You Stand Out Minimum B.S. degree from an ABET accredited school (or global equivalent) in one of the following engineering disciplines 5-7 years of experience: Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Biomedical Engineering, Bioengineering, Biomedical Engineering Technology, Bioengineering Technology, Aerospace Engineering or Aeronautical Engineering. Medical device, particularly Orthopaedic industry, experience preferred. Your Background Special expertise Very well experience in mechanical design (micro mechanic, metal, plastic and plastic molding) for medical devices; Effective advocate on technical issues, change requests incl. impact analyses; Must possess an advanced knowledge of material science, engineering, manufacturing processes, and research technologies applicable to assigned areas of responsibility; Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, MS-Project); Ability to learn and apply multiple skill sets as outlined by the engineering review board (i.e. manufacturing, design, materials and testing); CAD software Capable of clear, well-argued, written communication (precise writing is more important than creative writing). Languages English in both, orally and in written form in a clear and concise manner; French and/or German would be an asset. Personal skills requirements Candidate must have demonstrated self-directed working capabilities. Motivation and commitment to results Used to work in regulated environment (preferred: medical device development) Travel Expectations Up to 20% EOE/M/F/Vet/Disability