Senior Principal Mechanical Design Engineer
Core
Senior Principal Mechanical Design Engineer providing thought leadership in advanced FEA and CFD simulations to support product design, development, and verification of medical devices.
Role type
Senior Principal IC Mechanical Design Engineer (FEA/CFD)
Builds
Medical device systems (structural, fluid, thermal)
Domain
Healthcare technology / Medical devices
Deliverable
production ML models | product features
Required skills
Advanced FEA (LS Dyna, ANSYS, Abaqus), Advanced CFD (Fluent, Star-CCM+), Nonlinear structural analysis, Dynamic/impact analysis, Advanced material modelling, Fluid-structure interaction (FSI), Multiphase flows, Heat transfer, Particle tracking, Simulation strategy definition, Model development and calibration, Verification and validation (V&V) frameworks, Regulatory submission support (DHF), Root cause investigation, Digital twin approaches, Reduced-order models, Surrogate models, Material science (metals, polymers, composites), Risk management, Design controls
Preferred skills
Design optimization, Multi-objective optimization, Automated simulation workflows, Scripting, Data management, Implant/disposable/capital equipment domain experience
Technologies
LS Dyna, ANSYS, Abaqus, Fluent, Star-CCM+
Responsibilities
Lead advanced FEA and CFD analyses for complex medical device systems; Plan, execute, and review CFD simulations for internal/external flows, multiphase flows, heat transfer, and FSI; Define and drive simulation strategies aligned with product requirements and risk management; Develop, calibrate, and maintain robust FEA/CFD models and V&V frameworks; Correlate simulation results with bench testing, animal studies, and clinical data for regulatory submissions; Mentor and coach engineers in FEA/CFD methods and best practices; Lead technical reviews of simulation work products; Drive innovation in simulation methodologies including automation and digital twin approaches.
Seniority
Principal, technical authority & mentorship