Medical Device & Equipment Engineers

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Details

Open Date
10/22/2025

Requisition Number
PRN43381B

Job Title
Medical Device & Equipment Engineers

Working Title
Principal Biomedical Engineer

Career Progression Track
P00

Track Level
P7 - Senior Principal, P6 - Principal, P5 - Expert

FLSA Code
Professional

Patient Sensitive Job Code?
No

Standard Hours per Week
40

Full Time or Part Time?
Full Time

Shift
Day

Work Schedule Summary

8am - 5pm, M-F

VP Area
U of U Health - Academics

Department
00269 - Orthopedic Surgery Operations

Location
Campus

City
Salt Lake City, UT

Type of Recruitment
External Posting

Pay Rate Range
$85,347-$195,795

Close Date
01/22/2026

Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)

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, 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: P45935

Grade: 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: P45936

Grade: 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: P45937

Grade: 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

Type
Benefited Staff

Special Instructions Summary

Additional Information

The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students from diverse backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education for historically underrepresented students.

Individuals from historically underrepresented groups, such as minorities, women, qualified persons with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. Veterans' preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

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