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Actalent

Medical Device Engineer

Aurora, CO · Hybrid

$57.69/hr

Design, evaluate, and support electrical systems used in medical devices. * Plan, execute, and ... Job Type & Location This is a Contract position based out of Centennial, CO. Pay and Benefits The ...

aspensurgical

Design Engineer

Caledonia, MI · On-site

Medical Device Product Development * Lead projects and evaluate design changes related to existing products to maintain business continuity. * Develop and evaluate medical device designs which meet ...

aspensurgical

Sr Design Engineer

Caledonia, MI · On-site

Execute medical device design history file activities to be compliant with applicable regulations * Conduct the development and evaluation of medical device designs which meet defined product ...

Aspen Surgical

Design Engineer

Caledonia, MI · On-site

Medical Device Product Development * Lead projects and evaluate design changes related to existing products to maintain business continuity. * Develop and evaluate medical device designs which meet ...

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How much do contract medical device design jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 6, 2026, the average hourly pay for contract medical device design in the United States is $49.84, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $35.10 and $59.62 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Contract Medical Device Design vs Medical Device Design Engineer?

AspectContract Medical Device DesignMedical Device Design Engineer
CredentialsTypically requires a degree in engineering or related field; certifications like ISO 13485 are a plusRequires a degree in biomedical, mechanical, or electrical engineering; professional certifications may enhance prospects
Work EnvironmentProject-based, often freelance or consulting; varies by client and project scopeFull-time employment within a company or R&D department
Employer & Industry UsageUsed by consulting firms, contract agencies, and medical device startupsEmployed by medical device companies, hospitals, or research institutions

Contract Medical Device Design professionals focus on project-specific work, often freelance, while Medical Device Design Engineers are typically employed full-time within organizations. Both roles require similar technical credentials but differ in work setting and employment structure.

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Infographic showing various Contract Medical Device Design job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 78% Full Time, 15% Part Time, and 6% Contract. Highlights an 91% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 8% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $103,662 per year, or $49.8 per hour.

Medical Device Design Control Engineer

Prophecy Technologies

Indianapolis, IN • On-site

$123K - $148K/yr

Full-time

Posted 10 days ago

Job description

Role Overview:
This role involves supporting Design History File (DHF) activities and comprehensive risk management for medical device development projects. The engineer will be responsible for reviewing, updating, and maintaining critical documentation such as FMEAs, PHAs, Product Characterization, and Product Specifications, ensuring compliance with regulatory and quality standards throughout the product lifecycle.
Key Responsibilities:
  • Support Design History File (DHF) activities for medical device development projects.
  • Review, update, and maintain Global dFMEA documentation ensuring risks are adequately identified, analyzed, and mitigated.
  • Review, update, and maintain Global uFMEA documentation based on product use scenarios and user-related risks.
  • Develop and update Preliminary Hazard Analysis (PHA) documentation in accordance with risk management procedures.
  • Support creation and maintenance of product risk management files throughout the development lifecycle.
  • Prepare, review, and update Product Characterization documents to define product performance and design intent.
  • Create and maintain Product Specification Documents (PSD) ensuring alignment with design requirements and customer needs.
  • Develop and update Critical-to-Quality (CTQ) documents and establish measurable quality requirements.
  • Support development and maintenance of Design Input, Design Output, Verification, and Validation documentation.
  • Ensure traceability between user needs, design inputs, risk controls, verification activities, and design outputs.
  • Collaborate with Design, Quality, Regulatory, Manufacturing, and Project Management teams to support product development deliverables.
  • Participate in design reviews and provide technical input on risk management and DHF compliance.
  • Support engineering change assessments and associated documentation updates.
  • Review engineering documents for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with quality system requirements.
  • Identify gaps in documentation and recommend corrective actions.
  • Support audits, inspections, and compliance activities related to design control and risk management documentation.
  • Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives for product development and design control processes.
  • Ensure all deliverables comply with applicable regulatory, quality, and Zimmer Biomet procedures and standards.
  • Communicate (written and verbal) direction and project plans with appropriate personnel from other departments.

Required Skills:
  • Ability to establish document traceability between User Needs, Design Inputs, Design Outputs, Risk Management, Verification, and Validation records within Cockpit Cognition.
  • Experience supporting DHF gap assessments, document linking, metadata management, and compliance reviews.
  • Familiarity with digital DHF structure, document hierarchy, and traceability matrix development.
  • Knowledge of DHF remediation projects and legacy design documentation migration into Cockpit Cognition.

Qualifications:
  • Experience: N/A

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