AnnouncementDetails
Open Date 11/02/2026
Requisition Number PRN46598B
Job Title Medical Device & Equipment Engineers
Working Title Medical Device Engineer III
Career Progression Track P00
Track Level P3 - Career
FLSA Code Professional
Patient Sensitive Job Code? No
Standard Hours per Week 40
Full Time or Part Time? Full Time
Shift Day
Work Schedule SummaryVP Area U of U Health - Academics
Department 01504 - Center For Medical Innovations
Location Campus
City Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment External Posting
Pay Rate Range $90,000 - $95,000
Close Date 11/09/2026
Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)Job Summary The RoleWe'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.
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