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About the job

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 3 rd 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

Requires a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering or related engineering discipline with a minimum of 3 years of experience.

Prior experience in the sustaining or development of medical devices preferred.

Understanding of medical device industry regulatory requirements preferred.

Experience 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

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