"Principal Biomedical Engineer"

Job Summary

Join a world-class academic orthopaedic team dedicated to shaping the future of patient care through medical device innovation. As Principal Biomedical Engineer, you'll collaborate with visionary clinicians, researchers, engineers, and manufacturing experts to design and translate cutting-edge technologies into real-world clinical solutions. Work in a state-of-the-art facility equipped with advanced technical resources and supported by a culture that values creativity, collaboration, and impact.

This is a rare opportunity to pursue your professional passion in a role that rewards both innovation and balance—where career achievement meets quality of life in the beautiful Intermountain West offering extraordinary outdoor opportunities.

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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, V
Design 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, VI
Design 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, VII
Design 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:
To apply, visit https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/191523