Medical Device Engineer III

Medical Device Engineer III

Job Summary

Who We Are

The Center for Medical Innovation (CMI) is the University of Utah’s medical device incubator and venture studio. We help innovators, entrepreneurs, and startups take bold ideas and turn them into real, market-ready medical technologies. From hands-on programs to in-house prototyping and regulatory support, we’re built to move fast and solve real problems in healthcare.

We have opened the James LeVoy Sorenson Center for Medical Innovation (SCMI) — a next-gen facility with state-of-the-art prototyping labs, an ISO-8 cleanroom, and advanced engineering resources that supercharge our ability to develop breakthrough medical devices.

The Role

We’re looking for a highly skilled and proficient Medical Device Engineer to design, develop, prototype, and evaluate innovative medical devices and equipment. This is a Level 3 role in which you will conduct complex, important work under minimal supervision and with wide latitude for independent judgment. You will utilize advanced knowledge of engineering and health sciences to turn clinical needs into functional prototypes and commercial-ready solutions within our venture studio environment.

Responsibilities

What You’ll Do

• Design, develop, and evaluate a wide range of medical devices and equipment, including braces, prostheses, medication pumps, imaging equipment, implants, and other diagnostic and therapeutic technologies.
• Utilize advanced knowledge of engineering and health sciences to create detailed models, prototypes, and technical drawings using CAD and other drafting tools/software.
• Conduct product testing, feasibility assessments, and failure analysis studies to ensure devices perform as designed.
• Determine design specifications and perform adjustments, calibrations, and iterative improvements.
• Create and interpret technical drawings and schematics.
• Manage project schedules and budgets for assigned development projects (as needed).
• Perform clinical and preclinical assessments of devices (as needed).
• Support other departmental programs and initiatives as needed.

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, III: Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 6 years or a master’s (or equivalency) + 4 years of directly related work experience.

Preferences

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalency) in Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or a related scientific field plus 6 years of directly related work experience, or a Master’s degree (or equivalency) plus 4 years of directly related work experience. (1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience.)
• Demonstrated proficiency in medical device design, prototyping, and development.
• Strong proficiency with CAD software and prototyping tools.
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to independently conduct feasibility studies and failure analysis.
• Knowledge of medical device regulations, standards, and best practices.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively with clinicians, innovators, and cross-functional teams.
• Passion for advancing healthcare innovation through rigorous engineering.
• Ability to conduct complex, important work under minimal supervision with wide latitude for independent judgment.

Additional Information

The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.

This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.

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