Development Engineer I (736964) at Zimmer US in Warsaw, Indiana

Job Description:

Job Summary

Zimmer Biomet is a global medical technology leader. Our team members are part of a company with a heritage of leadership, a focus on shaping the future, and a mission dedicated to alleviating pain and improving the quality of life for people around the world. 

Responsible for the design, development, and processing of  specialty instruments under the direction of a project leader or manager. Good communication, teamwork and organizational skills are essential. An understanding of human physiology and joint mechanics is preferred.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Designing for manufacturability, inspectibility, and optimum cost


• Generating prototype models to evaluate new design concepts


• Coordinating product evaluation with surgeons


• Generating comprehensive protocols for testing/analyzing the product


• Generating design assurance documentation for the project

Expected Areas of Competence

• Familiarity with drafting standards and geometric differences and tolerancing


• Active participation in development meetings with surgeons and key Zimmer personnel


• Ability to effectively work within a team to expedite completion of critical project tasks with other functional groups


• Helping to identify customer requirements for a new product


• Establishing a process method which meets performance and quality requirements


• Microsoft Office Suite and Project

Education/Experience Requirements

• Minimum B.S. degree from an ABET accredited school (or global equivalent) in one of the following engineering disciplines: Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Biomedical Engineering, Bioengineering, Biomedical Engineering Technology, Bioengineering Technology, Aerospace Engineering or Aeronautical Engineering.

Travel Requirements

Up to 10%

Additional Information

At Zimmer Biomet, we believe in The Power of Us, which means that we are stronger together. We are committed to creating an environment where every team member feels included, respected, empowered, and celebrated.  

As a Zimmer Biomet team member, you will share in our commitment to providing mobility and renewed life to people around the world. This is why we offer you a competitive rewards package that includes medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, wellness incentives, employee assistance programs as well as paid time off for vacation and holidays. 

EOE/M/W/Vet/Disability