Development Staff Engineer

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

Monogram, a Zimmer Biomet Company, is hiring a Staff Development Engineer for our team in Austin, Texas. Monogram's surgeon-guided semi- and fully autonomous robotic technologies are expected to add new and differentiated capabilities to Zimmer Biomet's already broad suite of customer-centric technology solutions. By joining this team you will be taking part in cutting edge technology used to improve patient outcomes and relieve pain for patients across the globe. As a Staff Engineer, you will serve as a technical leader responsible for driving innovation, ensuring product quality, and guiding cross-functional teams through the design, development, verification, and commercialization of medical devices. You will provide deep technical expertise, mentor engineers, and help define the technical strategy that supports our mission to improve patient outcomes and advance healthcare technology. Excited to join us? Submit your application now.

How You'll Create Impact

You will be the subject matter expert (SME) for one or more core technologies or product lines

You will lead complex design and development activities, from concept through design transfer and manufacturing

You will develop and maintain design control documentation (e.g., design inputs, risk analysis, verification / validation protocols)

You will generate and evaluate innovative solutions to complex engineering challenges

You will support feasibility studies, prototyping, and design optimization

You will partner with Quality, Regulatory, and Clinical teams to ensure design compliance with FDA, ISO 13485, and other global regulatory standards and with suppliers and manufacturing partners to ensure design-for manufacturability and scalability

You will provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and project teams

You will lead technical reviews and participate in design and risk assessments.

You will ensure adherence to design control, risk management, and change control procedures per ISO 14971 and 21 CFR Part 820.

What Makes You Stand Out

Master's or PhD in Engineering or related field.

Experience with Class II or Class III implantable or electromechanical devices.

Knowledge of biocompatibility, sterilization, and validation processes.

Familiarity with Agile development and systems engineering practices.

Demonstrated leadership and mentoring experience.

Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking

Excellent communication and collaboration skills

Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment

Commitment to patient safety, product quality, and regulatory compliance

Strategic and systems-level thinking

Proven track record of leading technical projects through full product lifecycle

Strong understanding of design controls, risk management, and regulatory compliance (FDA, ISO 13485, ISO 14971)

Proficiency with CAD, FEA, or equivalent engineering design and analysis tools

Your Background

Required : Bachelor's Degree in Engineering and 8 years of relevant experience or equivalent experience.

Travel Expectations

Up to 20%

EOE / M / F / Vet / Disability