Engineering Technician

Careers.zimmerbiomet.com

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Grecia, Alajuela, Costa Rica Until 9/29/2026 3+ years exp First posted July 31, 2026 Last posted July 31, 2026
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

Performs various technical job functions necessary in manufacturing transfer projects or established manufacturing cells.

Works with Engineers, CNC Programmers, Supervisors, and other professionals to address technical issues in manufacturing cells.

The primary purpose of this job is to support manufacturing through continuous development and implement projects for Compliance, Supply and Cost purposes.

The position is part of a team within the operations department that supports day-to-day production and contributes to the overall business metrics. 

How You'll Create Impact

Performs various technical job functions necessary in manufacturing transfer projects or established manufacturing cells.

Works with Engineers, CNC Programmers, Supervisors, and other professionals to address technical issues in manufacturing cells.

The primary purpose of this job is to support manufacturing through continuous development and implement projects for Compliance, Supply and Cost purposes.

The position is part of a team within the operations department that supports day-to-day production and contributes to the overall business metrics. 

What Makes You Stand Out

  • A thorough technical understanding of functional discipline is required which may require advanced training or education as relevant.
  • Understanding of lean manufacturing concepts and objectives.
  • Ability to work effectively with all levels of employees including production employees, management, and technical professionals.
  • Computer literate with advanced familiarity with MS Excel
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Results oriented with the ability to accomplish work in a team environment
  • Demonstrated enthusiasm and willingness to learn
  • Ability to work unsupervised on assigned tasks
  • Ability to work and meet with Controlled Environment Area (CEA) environment requirements and procedures.
  • Demonstrated analytical skills, especially in the areas of process improvement, problem solving, and logical thinking

Highly developed organizational skills – able to handle multiple high priority tasks/projects concurrently.

Your Background

  • Certificate/ Diploma in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering or a similar technical discipline.
  • 3+ years’ experience in medical device manufacturing or equivalent industry.

Tool & Die, Machinist or NIMS certification are preferred but not required

Travel Expectations

>10%


EOE/M/F/Vet/Disability

About this role

Summary

Support manufacturing projects and process improvements in medical device production.

Job title

Engineering Technician

Experience level

3+ years

Minimum experience

3+ years exp

Industry

healthcare

Location requirements

Costa Rica, remote work not specified

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

technical understandinglean manufacturingMS Excelcommunicationproblem solving

Preferred skills

Tool & DieMachinistNIMS certification

Specializations

mechanical engineeringmanufacturingmedical devices
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

80430 Costa Rica, Sinaloa, Mexico

Work arrangement unknown City