Zimmer Biomet

Quality Engineering Sr Technician

Zimmer Biomet  •  Alajuela, CR (Onsite)  •  3 hours ago
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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

Works with the quality engineers supporting: day to day operations, Non Conformance Reports-(NCRs), Out of Tolerance Gage Reports, Customer Complaints, Corrective and Preventive Action- (CAPA) development and implementation, Operational Procedures revisions and Continuous Improvement (CI) initiatives. Actively supports and participates in special projects. Performs all duties with strict observance of company’s procedures, GMP’s, SOP’s and other internal and external requirements or regulations.

How You'll Create Impact

  • In a timely manner, identify, report and seek corrections for calibration out of tolerance (OOT) incidents.
  • Responsible for actively participating in investigations: Non Conformance Report (NCR), Out of Tolerance, and Customer Complaints.
  • Publish Metric Trending Plans for Calibration. Assist with Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA) resolution.
  • Assists with revising Operational Procedures and Continuous Improvement (CI) initiatives.
  • Assists in the development and delivery of training to other team members that will perform tasks related to the same area.
  • In the absence of the QA Calibration Engineer, may participate in department and cross functional meetings as necessary.
  • Executes validation protocols, gage repetitivity and reproducibility (R&R) testing, data analysis and completes the required reports.
  • Completes Vertex, CMM programming and SPC template completion.

This is not an exhaustive list of duties or functions and might not necessarily comprise all of the essential functions for purposes of the Americans with Disabilities Act.

What Makes You Stand Out

  • Proficient technical writing abilities.
  • Broad knowledge of good documentation practices and good manufacturing processes.
  • Ability to read and interpret blue prints and drawings.
  • Knowledgeable in the area of Geometric, Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T).
  • Must demonstrate excellent interpersonal and communication skills, planning and organization skills.
  • Able to work with minimum supervision and under pressure.
  • Takes initiative and makes good judgment in the performance of duties.
  • Computer literate: Microsoft Word, Excel and Power Point. Knowledge in FDA & ISO regulations are a plus.
  • Cognitive skills will be needed to complete special projects/assignments.

Your Background

  • High school diploma or GED is required.
  • Minimum of two years college training in Sciences or equivalent plus 5-7 years applicable experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • ASQ Quality Technician Certification is highly desirable.

Travel Expectations

  • Less than 5%

EOE/M/F/Vet/Disability

Zimmer Biomet

About Zimmer Biomet

Zimmer Biomet is a global medical technology leader with a comprehensive portfolio designed to maximize mobility and improve health. We advance our mission to alleviate pain and improve the quality of life for patients around the world with our innovative products and suite of integrated digital and robotic technologies leverage data, data analytics and artificial intelligence. Founded in 1927 and based in Warsaw, Zimmer Biomet has operations in more than 25 countries and sales in more than 100 countries. We maintain world-class scientific facilities and resources and collaborate with leading clinicians and researchers around the world.

Awards and Recognitions

• Forbes: America's Best Companies 2026

• Workhuman: Luminary Award 2025 & Innovator Award 2024

• TIME: America's Best Companies [Mid-Size] 2024

• Great Place to Work - Best Workplaces: Switzerland & Poland 2025

• Great Place to Work Certified 2025 - 2026: USA, Poland, India, Colombia, Ireland, Puerto Rico, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Switzerland

• MedTech: Breakthrough Award Best New Technology Solution in Orthopedics 2025

• Top Employers Institute: China 2025

• VETS Indexes: 4 Star Employer 2025

Industry
Manufacturing & Production
Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
Warsaw, Indiana
Year Founded
Unknown
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