Prinicipal Engineer - Mechanical
Core
Leading a mechanical engineering team to guide the design, development, and validation of medical devices from concept to production, ensuring performance, reliability, and safety.
Role type
Principal Mechanical Engineer (Medical Devices)
Builds
Medical devices and components
Domain
Medical Technology / Healthcare
Required skills
Mechanical design principles, Material science, Finite Element Analysis (FEA), CAD/CAE tools (SolidWorks, Creo, ANSYS), Manufacturing processes (Injection molding, CNC, Sheet metal), Medical device regulations (FDA, ISO 13485), Technical leadership, Root cause analysis
Preferred skills
Master's or PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Experience launching products to market
Technologies
SolidWorks, Creo, ANSYS
Responsibilities
Lead and guide the mechanical engineering team in system design, analysis, simulation, and testing; Establish and implement mechanical design standards and best practices; Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure design alignment with system requirements; Evaluate and select materials, components, and manufacturing processes to optimize performance and cost; Mentor junior engineers to enhance team capabilities; Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations (FDA, ISO); Write detailed technical reports, design documents, and specifications.
Seniority
Principal, hands-on IC with leadership