Associate Product Sustaining Engineer
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Paragon 28, Inc.
Englewood, CO, US
Summary
The Associate Product Sustaining Engineer will participate in sustaining engineering activities for legacy medical device systems, including evaluating non-conformances and complaints. They will also assist in updating design documentation, testing protocols, and supporting global registrations for orthopedic technology.
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
Want to engineer real solutions that keep life-changing medical devices performing at their best? Paragon 28 (Zimmer Biomet) is hiring an Associate Product Sustaining Engineer!
Working directly alongside experienced senior engineers, you'll tackle design engineering projects, optimize legacy device systems, and help develop next-generation orthopedic technology. Step into a role that combines mentorship, technical problem-solving, and meaningful impact.
This position required onsite presence at our Englewood, Colorado location
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
- Assist with creation or update of post-launch documentation to support global registrations design control documentation for P28 design history files & technical files.
- Assist in development of testing protocols and assist in the testing process for product evaluations
- Assist in documentation remediation efforts including: DHF documentation, risk documentation, inspection plans, protocols, and reports.
- Update designs and device specifications for legacy products
- 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
Your Background
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Requires a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering or related engineering discipline with a minimum of 3 years of experience.
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Prior experience in the sustaining or development of medical devices preferred.
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Understanding of medical device industry regulatory requirements preferred.
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Experience with CAD. SolidWorks preferred.
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Proficiency in MS Office
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Effective communication and presentation skills with ability to convey information and respond to questions from groups of peers
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Ability to work in a team environment
Travel Expectations
Up to 10% travel required
Compensation Data
Salary Range: $47,000 - $88,000 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