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