Entry-Level Mechanical Design Engineer – SolidWorks (Med Devices)

MiniMed Group; California; On-site; USD 57,000 - 97,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

MiniMed is seeking an entry-level Mechanical Design Engineer to join our Northridge, CA team. You will focus on SolidWorks drafting, drawing creation, and fixture design for production and testing setups while coordinating with R&D, Quality, and Manufacturing groups.

You will gain hands-on experience in GD&T, tolerance analysis, material selection, and design for manufacturability in a regulated medical-device environment. This on-site role emphasizes mentorship and growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required with 0 years of experience.
• Exposure to GD&T and drawing standards is expected.
• Experience creating 3D models and detailed drawings using SolidWorks.

Responsibilities

• Create, revise, and maintain detailed SolidWorks drawings with GD&T compliance.
• Design fixtures, jigs, and tooling for production and prototyping.
• Support ECOs by updating drawings, BOMs, and documentation.
• Maintain organized engineering records and calculations per quality system.
• Assist with IQ/OQ/PQ testing and lean manufacturing initiatives.
• Collaborate with R&D, Quality, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain.

Skills

3D modeling

Drawing interpretation

Tolerance analysis

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

MiniMed is seeking an entry-level Mechanical Design Engineer to join our Northridge, CA team. You will focus on SolidWorks drafting, drawing creation, and fixture design for production and testing setups while coordinating with R&D, Quality, and Manufacturing groups.

You will gain hands-on experience in GD&T, tolerance analysis, material selection, and design for manufacturability in a regulated medical-device environment. This on-site role emphasizes mentorship and growth.