Job Details

Principal Biomedical Engineer

Position Number: 6667269
Location: Salt Lake City, UT
Position Type: Engineering

Principal Biomedical Engineer

Job Summary

Medical Device & Equipment Engineers
Design, develop, and evaluate medical devices and equipment. Utilize advanced knowledge of engineering and health sciences to design braces, prostheses, medication pumps, imaging equipment, implants, and other diagnostic and therapeutic equipment. Conduct product testing and create models and prototypes to ensure product performs as designed. Determine design specifications and perform adjustments and calibrations. Conduct feasibility assessments and perform failure analysis studies. Create and interpret technical drawings and schematics. Utilize drafting tools or computer-aided design (CAD)/drafting equipment and software in design work. May manage project schedules and budgets. May perform clinical and preclinical assessments. Requires a bachelor's degree in engineering, mathematics, or related scientific field.

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The department may choose to hire at any of the below job levels and associated pay rates based on their business need and budget.

Responsibilities
Medical Device & Equipment Engineer, VDesign and develop commercial ready orthopaedic medical device systems. Utilize advanced knowledge of engineering and health sciences to design orthopaedic implants, instruments, and non-surgical medical devices. Conduct activities in compliance with FDA QSR's and ISO 13485. Ideate and develop concepts, develop SolidWorks CAD models and drawings, conduct engineering analyses, develop test protocols, conduct product testing, write test reports, conduct risk analyses, perform product benchmarking, develop cost of goods or cost of services, develop product packaging and container systems, develop validated product reprocessing and terminal sterilization procedures, conduct design reviews, support regulatory submissions, manage and report on projects, create design history files.
Requires a bachelor's (or equivalency) + 10 years or a master's (or equivalency) + 8 years of directly related work experience.This is an Expert-Level position in the General Professional track.Job Code: P45935Grade: P22

Medical Device & Equipment Engineer, VIDesign and develop commercial ready orthopaedic medical device systems. Utilize advanced knowledge of engineering and health sciences to design orthopaedic implants, instruments, and non-surgical medical devices. Conduct activities in compliance with FDA QSR's and ISO 13485. Ideate and develop concepts, develop SolidWorks CAD models and drawings, conduct engineering analyses, develop test protocols, conduct product testing, write test reports, conduct risk analyses, perform product benchmarking, develop cost of goods or cost of services, develop product packaging and container systems, develop validated product reprocessing and terminal sterilization procedures, conduct design reviews, support regulatory submissions, manage and report on projects, create design history files.
Requires a bachelor's (or equivalency) + 12 years or a master's (or equivalency) + 10 years of directly related work experience.This is a Principal-Level position in the General Professional track.Job Code: P45936Grade: P24

Medical Device & Equipment Engineer, VIIDesign and develop commercial ready orthopaedic medical device systems. Utilize advanced knowledge of engineering and health sciences to design orthopaedic implants, instruments, and non-surgical medical devices. Conduct activities in compliance with FDA QSR's and ISO 13485. Ideate and develop concepts, develop SolidWorks CAD models and drawings, conduct engineering analyses, develop test protocols, conduct product testing, write test reports, conduct risk analyses, perform product benchmarking, develop cost of goods or cost of services, develop product packaging and container systems, develop validated product reprocessing and terminal sterilization procedures, conduct design reviews, support regulatory submissions, manage and report on projects, create design history files.
Requires a bachelor's (or equivalency) + 14 years or a master's (or equivalency) + 12 years of directly related work experience.This is a Senior Principal-Level position in the General Professional track.Job Code: P45937Grade: P25

Minimum Qualifications
EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT: 1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience (Example: bachelor's degree = 4 years of directly related work experience).

Department may hire employee at one of the following job levels:
Medical Device & Equipment Engineer, V: Requires a bachelor's (or equivalency) + 10 years or a master's (or equivalency) + 8 years of directly related work experience.
Medical Device & Equipment Engineer, VI: Requires a bachelor's (or equivalency) + 12 years or a master's (or equivalency) + 10 years of directly related work experience.
Medical Device & Equipment Engineer, VII: Requires a bachelor's (or equivalency) + 14 years or a master's (or equivalency) + 12 years of directly related work experience.

Preferences
Additional Qualifications:

Multiple successes bringing biomedical devices, processes or systems from concept to actual use Highly proficient in CAD model and drawing creation Highly proficient in design verification and validation activities Expertise in applicable anatomy and physiology Expertise in multiple biomedical product / process / system areas Highly proficient in applying engineering science and technology knowledge Proficient use of statistical methods Highly efficient in the management of resources Excellent written and oral communication skills Excellent project management skills Effective at contributing to intellectual property portfolios Depth of knowledge with applicable regulatory and quality requirements (e.g., FDA 21 CFR 820 and ISO 13485) Flexibility, persistence, resourcefulness, and a drive to succeed

Special Instructions

Requisition Number: PRN43381B
Full Time or Part Time? Full Time
Work Schedule Summary: 8am - 5pm, M-F
Department: 00269 - Orthopedic Surgery Operations
Location: Campus
Pay Rate Range: $85,347-$195,795
Close Date: 1/22/2026
Open Until Filled:

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