Medical Device & Equipment Engineers

Flexible schedule. 20 hours per week, determined upon hire. VP Area VP Area U of U Health - Academics Department Department 01478 - SOD - EDUCATION Location Location Campus City City Salt Lake City, UT Type of Recruitment Type of Recruitment External Posting Pay Rate Range Pay Rate Range $35,000 - $40,000 Close Date Close Date 11/06/2026 Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time) Job Summary This position completes all laboratory phases for fabrication and/or repair of various dental laboratory products, including but not limited to dentures, partials, repairs/relines, crown and bridge work. Ensures highest quality, timely processing of all work orders, follows lab prescriptions, and customization of prostheses. As a member of the School of Dentistry team, you are expected to form positive and productive relationships with peers, students, and leadership to support the mission, vision, values, and PROMISE standards of the organization. You are expected to encourage and foster a supportive and compassionate environment for all patients, students, faculty, staff, and the communities we serve. Learn more about the great benefits of working for University of Utah: benefits.utah.edu The department may choose to hire at any of the below job levels and associated pay rates based on their business need and budget. Responsibilities

1. Be a contributing member to the Prosthodontic team by promoting effective communication among all clinic disciplines and encouraging students to be better.
2. Works under minimal supervision.
3. Organizes his/her work such that the production value is of lesser cost than competing local laboratory’s production costs
4. Must be proficient with computers. Windows experience preferred as data entry/administrative tasks may be assigned.
5. This position is primarily a clinical production position with mild educational requirements, with potential for needs in research. As such, this position may take on various “service” forms depending on needs of the Section of Prosthodontics as determined by the Section Head of Prosthodontics, these “service” forms include, but are not limited to:
6. Production Services: Denture (complete and partial) production as well as crown and bridge. The incumbent is expected to maintain production at the “high range”. This includes same day relines, repairs, etc.
7. CAD / CAM design knowledge and digital workflow is required.
8. Educational Services: it is imperative that the fabrication of quality prosthetics in an academic institution include a minor amount of dialogue with the student/faculty fabricating a prosthetic with the incumbent.
9. Education in Quality Assurance (QA): The incumbent may be asked to assess the quality of student work.
10. Research Services: research is a primary mission of the university, and the incumbent’s knowledge is unique and highly valuable. The incumbent has the status of an expert in prosthodontics, and therefore his or her knowledge and intuition when contributed to the general body of knowledge is of immense value to the University. As such, it is of value for the incumbent to be able to provide research services.

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, IV: Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 8 years or a master’s (or equivalency) + 6 years of directly related work experience. Preferences Experience with CAD / CAM dental design software and digital workflows preferred. Prior experience in an academic or multi-specialty clinical laboratory setting is a plus. Type Special Instructions Summary Additional Information The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at View phone number on click.appcast.io for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at View phone number on click.appcast.io or View phone number on click.appcast.io or University Human Resource Management at View phone number on click.appcast.io if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules. This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen. The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities. Consistent with state and federal law, the University of Utah does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both. To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX ( OEO ). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator’s office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at the: University of Utah Non-Discrimination page . Online reports may be submitted at This report includes statistics about criminal offenses, hate crimes, arrests and referrals for disciplinary action, and Violence Against Women Act offenses. They also provide information about safety and security-related services offered by the University of Utah. A paper copy can be obtained by request at the Department of Public Safety located at 1658 East 500 South. As per University of Utah policy 5-108: Transfer of Benefits Eligible Staff Members , a new hire to the University of Utah who is still serving a 12 month probationary period will not be hired into another University of Utah job (a transfer) until the successful completion of the probationary period. Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). * What is your highest level of completed education? None High School Diploma or Equivalent Associate Degree Bachelor's Degree Master's Degree Doctorate Degree * How many years of related work experience do you have? Less than 2 years 2 years or more, but less than 4 years 4 years or more, but less than 6 years 6 years or more, but less than 8 years 8 years or more, but less than 10 years 10 years or more, but less than 12 years 12 years or more, but less than 14 years 14 years or more Required Documents Resume Optional Documents Cover Letter University Human Resource Management 250 East 200 South, Suite 125 Salt Lake City, UT 84111 Contact us: View phone number on click.appcast.io By Email: View email address on click.appcast.io #J-18808-Ljbffr University of Utah