Job Details

Medical Device Engineer

Position Number: 7134935
Location: Salt Lake City, UT
Position Type: Engineering - Other Engineering

Medical Device Engineer

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 to launch into the market. 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 talented Medical Device Engineer to design, develop, prototype, and evaluate innovative medical devices and equipment. You will play a key role in turning 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.

- Create detailed models, prototypes, and technical drawings using CAD and other drafting tools.

- Conduct product testing, feasibility assessments, and failure analysis studies to ensure devices perform as designed.

- Determine design specifications, perform adjustments, calibrations, and iterative improvements.

- Create and interpret technical drawings and schematics.

- May manage project schedules and budgets for assigned development projects.

- May support clinical and preclinical assessments of devices.

- May 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, II: Requires a bachelor's (or equivalency) + 4 years or a master's (or equivalency) + 2 years of directly related work experience.

Preferences
What You Bring

- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related scientific field.

- At least 2 years of experience in medical device design, prototyping, and development.

- Proficiency with CAD software and prototyping tools.

- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to conduct feasibility studies and failure analysis.

- Knowledge of medical device regulations, standards, and best practices (preferred).

- Excellent communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work with clinicians, innovators, and cross-functional teams.

- Passion for advancing healthcare innovation through rigorous engineering.

Special Instructions

Requisition Number: PRN44933B
Full Time or Part Time? Full Time
Work Schedule Summary:
Department: 01504 - Center For Medical Innovations
Location: Campus
Pay Rate Range: $75,000 - $84,000
Close Date: 5/14/2026
Open Until Filled:

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