Lead R&D Engineer, Steerable Microcatheter Platforms

MedTech Startup; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

MedTech Startup in Minneapolis is seeking a Senior R&D Engineer to lead the development of next-generation steerable microcatheter and guidewire technologies for minimally invasive vascular interventions. This role requires hands-on leadership from concept through design verification, validation, and clinical readiness.

The ideal candidate will have 7+ years in medical device product development and have led steerable catheter or guidewire projects, with expertise in catheter architecture and

Qualifications

• 7+ years of medical device product development experience.
• Experience leading development of steerable microcatheters or steerable guidewires.
• Experience with devices ≤3.5 Fr and related catheter-based technologies.
• Knowledge of polymer extrusion, braiding/coiling, slotted hypotubes and design controls with V&V.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and development of steerable microcatheter and guidewire platforms.
• Drive projects from concept through design transfer.
• Develop prototypes and conduct hands-on bench testing.
• Define product requirements and engineering specifications.
• Lead design verification and validation activities.
• Support manufacturing scale-up and process development.
• Collaborate closely with regulatory, quality, clinical, and operations teams.
• Mentor technicians and junior engineers while influencing future R&D growth.

Skills

Steerable catheter design

Medical device product development

Project leadership

Bench testing & prototyping

Education

BS/MS/PhD in Mechanical/Biomedical/Materials Eng

Tools

Polymer extrusion technologies

Braiding and coiling

Slotted hypotubes

Job description

MedTech Startup in Minneapolis is seeking a Senior R&D Engineer to lead the development of next-generation steerable microcatheter and guidewire technologies for minimally invasive vascular interventions. This role requires hands-on leadership from concept through design verification, validation, and clinical readiness.

The ideal candidate will have 7+ years in medical device product development and have led steerable catheter or guidewire projects, with expertise in catheter architecture and