Engineer 2 - Mechanical

Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies; Lakewood (CO); On-site; USD 86,000 - 108,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Medical, dental & vision plans

Paid time off

Job summary

Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies in Lakewood, CO, is seeking a Mechanical Engineer 2 to take a hands-on role in developing new medical devices from concept through verification and transfer to manufacturing.

You will own the mechanical design of assigned subsystems, guide junior engineers, and collaborate with R&D, quality, regulatory, and manufacturing to ensure performance and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering required.
• Internship or project experience in mechanical engineering, preferably medical devices.
• Strong CAD design skills and experience with PLM/PDM systems (Windchill preferred).

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical design of subsystems from concept through detailed design.
• Use analysis, modeling, and prototyping to test feasibility and guide design decisions.
• Plan verification and validation to ensure performance and safety requirements.
• Support design transfer to manufacturing for producibility.
• Apply design controls and risk management across development.
• Present findings to cross-functional teams and leadership.

Skills

SolidWorks

PLM/Windchill

Mechanical design

Design controls

Risk management

Manufacturing processes

Engineering analysis

Project management

Communication

Mentoring

Education

B.S. in Mechanical Engineering

BS in Mechanical Eng. or equivalent

Tools

Windchill

3D CAD tools

Job description

Requisition ID: 35218

At Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies, our 8,000+ global associates proud to come to work each day, knowing that what we do impacts the lives of patients around the world.

For Terumo, for Everyone, Everywhere.

We make medical devices and related products that are used to collect, separate, manufacture and process various components of blood and cells. With our innovative technologies and service offerings, we touch a patient’s life every second of every day and are committed to continuing to increase the number of patients we serve.

Advancing healthcare with heart.

With some of the best and brightest minds in the industry, an unmatched global footprint, comprehensive benefits and a distinct culture, Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies is a great place to work, grow and be part of a team that is focused on making a difference. Join us and help shape wherever we go next. You create your future and ours.

Mechanical Engineer 2

Job Summary

As a Mechanical Engineer 2 at Terumo, you’ll take a hands‑on role in developing new medical devices, from early concept through design verification and transfer to manufacturing.

Working with more independence than an early‑career engineer, you’ll own the mechanical design of assigned subsystems, make sound engineering decisions on moderately complex problems, and help guide junior engineers along the way. You’ll work across R&D, quality, regulatory, and manufacturing to turn design concepts into products that meet performance, safety, and regulatory requirements.

The systems you help create are used by clinicians and blood center teams to collect, process, and deliver the blood‑and cell‑based therapies that patients depend on.

Essential Duties

• Lead the mechanical design of assigned components and subsystems for new products, from concept through detailed design, applying sound engineering judgment to complex technical decisions.
• Develop and evaluate design concepts using engineering analysis, modeling, and prototyping to test feasibility and guide design decisions.
• Plan and carry out mechanical characterization, verification, and validation at the component and system level to confirm products meet performance and safety requirements.
• Apply design controls and risk management throughout development, identifying and mitigating mechanical safety risks across the product lifecycle.
• Support design transfer to manufacturing, working with operations to make designs manufacturable, repeatable, and ready for production.
• Evaluate, select, and adapt engineering techniques and new mechanical technologies to develop innovative, reliable designs.
• Manage project responsibilities such as scope, schedule, cost estimates, and execution for assigned design work.
• Prepare and review engineering deliverables, including reports, SOPs, protocols, design changes, drawings, schedules, and supplier documentation.
• Develop reports, charts, and analyses to support design recommendations, and present findings to cross‑functional teams and technical leadership.
• Provide technical guidance to technicians and junior engineers, and collaborate across R&D, quality, regulatory, and manufacturing.
• Apply FDA and other regulatory requirements, supporting Quality System and Design Controls with particular attention to documentation.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

Education

Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering is required.

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job may be considered.

Experience

Relevant internship or project experience in mechanical engineering, preferably with a focus on medical device development.

Skills

• Ability to solve moderately complex technical problems, make sound design decisions, and execute with minimal supervision.
• Strong CAD design skills (e.g., SolidWorks) and experience with PLM/PDM systems, with Windchill preferred.
• Experience taking mechanical designs through development, verification, and transfer to manufacturing.
• Working knowledge of design controls, risk management, and medical device regulations and standards (e.g., FDA, ISO 13485, IEC 60601).
• Familiarity with manufacturing processes such as machining, 3D printing, and molding, and how they shape design choices.
• Knowledge of engineering analysis methods, statistical tools, and continuous improvement techniques.
• Project management skills covering scope, schedule, cost, and deliverables.
• Clear written and verbal communication, including presenting technical information to audiences up to senior management.
• Ability to guide technicians and junior engineers and collaborate across functions and locations.
• Initiative, curiosity, and ownership, with adaptability in a fast‑paced, regulated environment.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Must either have a current passport or be eligible to obtain a passport and US Visa.

Physical Requirements

General Labor Environment requirements include use of personal protective equipment, reading, speaking, hearing, walking, bending, standing, stretching/reaching, hand/finger dexterity, and occasional lifting up to 50 pounds, or transporting up to 500 pounds via carts or mechanized equipment.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential duties of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

Additional Physical Requirements

Requires travel based on business needs.

Target Pay Range: $86,400.00 to $108,000.00 - Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data

Target Bonus on Base: 7.0%

We anticipate this requisition will be open for a minimum of five days, from . We encourage your prompt application.

At Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies, we provide competitive total reward offerings that consist of compensation, benefits, recognition, along with a wealth of other well‑being, work‑life and recognition programs which support in unlocking the potential for you and your family. Included in our expansive list of benefits offerings are multiple group medical, dental and vision plans, a robust wellness program, life insurance and disability coverages, also a variety of voluntary programs such as group accident, hospital indemnity, critical illness, pet insurance and much more. To help you save for retirement, we offer a 401(k) plan with a matching contribution and for work‑life balance we have vacation and sick time programs for associates. For us, it’s about protecting the personal welfare of our associates and their families, helping to achieve personal goals and offering those extra touches for convenience, security and overall peace of mind.

• Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies is part of Terumo Group, founded in 1921 and headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.
• In 2024, Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies reached $1.5 billion in revenue.
• We employ nearly 8,000 associates globally, with global headquarters in Lakewood, CO, U.S., and regional headquarters in Brussels, Buenos Aires, Singapore and Tokyo.
• We manufacture devices, disposable sets and solutions at our facilities in Belgium, India, Japan, Northern Ireland, the U.S. and Vietnam. Our global presence enables us to serve customers in more than 130 countries.
• Our core values help set our direction, guide our actions and keep us true to our corporate mission of contributing to society through healthcare.
• Respect – Appreciative of others
• Integrity – Guided by our mission
• Care – Empathetic to patients
• Quality – Committed to excellence
• Creativity – Striving for innovation
• We contribute to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society (LLS), raising $2.4 million USD since 2025.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity® Affirmative Action Employer. All applicants will be afforded equal opportunity without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, order of protection status, national origin or ancestry, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, military status or an unfavorable discharge from military service.

Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies is committed to providing a safe, healthy and secure working environment. Our Colorado campus locations are tobacco‑free workplaces, and we maintain a drug‑free workplace and perform pre‑employment substance abuse testing and detailed background verification.