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Research Sr Engineer II

Zimmer Biomet

Warsaw, INJobSeen 3 days agoSeen in employer's feed 3 days ago

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Location
Warsaw, IN
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Job overview

The Research Senior Engineer II identifies, evaluates, and develops medical-device technologies; supports research and testing project plans; operates test methods and applies relevant standards. The role also monitors scientific and medical literature, reports project progress and completion, and provides technical evaluations to other departments. It requires five years of relevant experience, with an alternative master's-degree path requiring two years of experience.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Problem InvestigationOrthopedicsMedical DevicesLaboratory TestingTest EquipmentResearch Project PlanningStatistical Analysis

Qualifications

Bachelor's in Chemical Engineering, Engineering, or Related Field or Master's5 or 2 Years Relevant Experience

Full job description

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

The Research Senior Engineer II will identify, evaluate, and develop technologies related to medical devices; assist in the development of individual research and testing project plans; operate sophisticated test methods; apply national and international testing standards related to work in assigned laboratory; participate in meetings related to the research and testing program, and provide timely and accurate reporting on project progress and completion; monitor scientific and medical literature for advancement relevant to the assigned research and testing objectives; and consult with and provide technical evaluations for other departments (Development, Manufacturing, Legal, etc.).

How You'll Create Impact

What Makes You Stand Out

  • Must have 5 years of experience in job offered or related position.

  • Must have experience with the following: ability to methodically investigate and resolve problems using current technology; orthopedics or medical device field; laboratory testing & in using test equipment & instruments; leading in research and testing project plans; and statistical analysis.

  • Must have experience with the following: ability to methodically investigate and resolve problems using current technology; orthopedics or medical device field; laboratory testing & in using test equipment & instruments; leading in research and testing project plans; and statistical analysis.

Your Background

  • Requires a Bachelor's in Chemical Engineering, Engineering, or related field.

  • Must have 5 years of experience in job offered or related position.

  • In lieu of a Bachelor's and 5 years of experience in the job offered or related position, the company will accept a master's degree and 2 years of experience in job offered or related position.

Physical Requirements

Travel Expectations

  • Up to 20% domestic travel required.

EOE/M/F/Vet/Disability

How this job compares

Set against the 1,138 open Research Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 4, 2026.

Pay
  • This postingNot listed
  • US median$150–275K/yr813 salary ranges
Openings
Olive Jobs lists 1,138 open Research Engineer jobs across the US. 6% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
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Experience
This posting asks for at least 2 years of experience; Research Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for 4 years at the median (622 postings).
Education
407 of the 1,138 open Research Engineer jobs (36%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

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