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.

• Design and develop commercial‑ready orthopaedic medical device systems, including implants, instruments, and non‑surgical devices.
• Use advanced knowledge of engineering and health sciences to conduct FDA QSR and ISO 13485 compliant activities.
• Ideate concepts, develop Solid Works CAD models and drawings, perform engineering analyses, and write test protocols.
• Conduct product testing, risk analyses, and benchmarking; develop cost of goods or cost of services, packaging, and container systems.
• Develop validated product reprocessing and terminal sterilization procedures, perform design reviews, support regulatory submissions, and create design history files.
• Manage and report on projects, coordinate cross‑functional teams, and contribute to an intellectual property portfolio.

• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 10 years OR Master’s (or equivalency) + 8 years of directly related work experience.
• Expertise in FDA 21 CFR 820, ISO 13485, Solid Works CAD, risk analysis, and regulatory submissions.
• Experience in project management, resource allocation, and advanced statistical methods.
• Effective written and oral communication skills.
• EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT: 1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience.

• Multiple successes bringing biomedical devices, processes or systems from concept to actual use.
• Highly proficient in CAD model and drawing creation, design verification and validation, and engineering science application.
• Expertise in anatomy and physiology and multiple biomedical product/process/system areas.
• Proficient use of statistical methods, efficient management of resources, excellent project management, and contribution to intellectual property portfolios.
• Flexibility, persistence, resourcefulness, and a drive to succeed.

• Open Date: 10/22/2025
• Close Date: 01/22/2026
• Location: Campus, Salt Lake City, UT
• Pay Rate Range: $85,347 – $195,795
• Full‑time, Day Shift (8 am – 5 pm, M‑F)
• Career Progression Track: P00 (P5–P7)

The University of Utah is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, genetic information, or veteran status. The University values applicants with experience working with diverse student populations and commits to improving access for historically underrepresented students. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants.

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