Assoc Product Development Engineer
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Paragon 28, Inc.
Englewood, CO, US
Summary
The Associate Product Development Engineer will participate in the full product life cycle of medical devices, from ideation to commercialization. Responsibilities include designing and refining implants and instruments, creating design control documentation, and assisting with testing protocols.
Job Description
Valued Team member: We are glad you are exploring new opportunities within Zimmer Biomet!
What You Can Expect
Ready to turn your engineering degree into real-world medical innovation? Paragon 28 (Zimmer Biomet) is hiring an Associate Product Development Engineer!
In this entry-level role, you’ll work closely with senior engineering mentors to design, build, and refine next-generation foot and ankle medical devices. Step into a role where your work actively improves lives while you sharpen your technical skills.
This position required onsite presence at our Englewood, Colorado location.
How You'll Create Impact
- Participate in product development from ideation to commercialization through entire product life cycle with guidance from senior engineering staff including:
- Research and evaluate competitive product for performance characteristics
- Participate in conceptualizing new design ideas
- Assist with creating 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.
- Develop SolidWorks skillset for parametric modeling and detailing designs of P28 implants and instruments
- 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
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
10% of overnight travel
Compensation Data
Base Salary: $47,000-$75,000 USD Annually, depending on skills and experience
EOE/M/F/Vet/Disability
Paragon 28, a Zimmer Biomet Company, was established in 2010 as an orthopedic foot and ankle company. The name “Paragon 28” was chosen to show that we are exclusively a foot and ankle company, with the “28” representing the number of bones in the foot. We will remain true to that vision. Paragon 28 was started as a small, family-based company and we have kept those core ideals as we have grown.
Our mission is to strategically build a company around the core principles that drive innovation and quality. Relentlessly working to advance the science behind foot and ankle surgery, Paragon 28 is passionate about and committed to:
- Creation and Innovation: Blending different surgical philosophies from various global thought leaders to develop bio-mechanically and clinically relevant surgical solutions.
- A Focus on Service: A customer service based, dedicated, and highly trained distribution network to the foot and ankle market.
- Efficient Practices: Meeting the needs of increasing pricing pressures and reimbursement while continuing to develop cutting-edge surgical implants.
- Practical and Comprehensive Solutions: Creating complete surgeon-centric systems, specialty instruments, and next generation implants to solve real world issues faced by foot and ankle surgeons.
- Research Motivated: Improving clinical outcomes through meaningful and unbiased research. We are ready to embrace research data regardless of marketing impact.
Motivation, competition and the desire to learn are unique characteristics that are incredibly valuable to our success. Paragon 28’s work environment is modern and exciting. We are seeking experienced and energetic individuals to join our team in areas of Quality, Engineering, Marketing, Sales, Administration and Accounting.
Founded
2010
Company size
51-200 employees
Industry
Medical Equipment Manufacturing
Org type
Public Company
Headquarters
Englewood, Colorado
Paragon 28, a Zimmer Biomet Company, was established in 2010 as an orthopedic foot and ankle company. The name “Paragon 28” was chosen to show that we are exclusively a foot and ankle company, with the “28” representing the number of bones in the foot. We will remain true to that vision. Paragon 28 was started as a small, family-based company and we have kept those core ideals as we have grown.
Our mission is to strategically build a company around the core principles that drive innovation and quality. Relentlessly working to advance the science behind foot and ankle surgery, Paragon 28 is passionate about and committed to:
- Creation and Innovation: Blending different surgical philosophies from various global thought leaders to develop bio-mechanically and clinically relevant surgical solutions.
- A Focus on Service: A customer service based, dedicated, and highly trained distribution network to the foot and ankle market.
- Efficient Practices: Meeting the needs of increasing pricing pressures and reimbursement while continuing to develop cutting-edge surgical implants.
- Practical and Comprehensive Solutions: Creating complete surgeon-centric systems, specialty instruments, and next generation implants to solve real world issues faced by foot and ankle surgeons.
- Research Motivated: Improving clinical outcomes through meaningful and unbiased research. We are ready to embrace research data regardless of marketing impact.
Motivation, competition and the desire to learn are unique characteristics that are incredibly valuable to our success. Paragon 28’s work environment is modern and exciting. We are seeking experienced and energetic individuals to join our team in areas of Quality, Engineering, Marketing, Sales, Administration and Accounting.
Founded
2010
Company size
51-200 employees
Industry
Medical Equipment Manufacturing
Org type
Public Company
Headquarters
Englewood, Colorado
