Mechanical Design Engineer

ALKU; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

A leading medical technology company in Houston is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to develop implantable neurostimulation leads for medical devices. The ideal candidate has over 10 years of R&D experience in the medical field and expertise in SolidWorks. Responsibilities include driving design from concept to commercialization and ensuring compliance with industry standards. The position offers competitive benefits such as medical insurance and a 401(k).

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in medical device R&D, including implantable neurostimulation systems.
• SolidWorks experience of 5+ years.
• Proven track record in development of leads for spinal cord, brain (DBS), or peripheral nerve stimulation.

Responsibilities

• Drive end-to-end development of implantable neurostimulation leads.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with systems engineering, regulatory, quality, and manufacturing teams.
• Ensure compliance with ISO 13485, IEC 60601, and FDA regulations.

Skills

SolidWorks experience

Experience in medical device R&D

Biocompatible materials expertise

Electrical interfaces knowledge

Familiarity with risk management

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a highly experienced Mechanical Design Engineer with a deep technical background in the design and development of implantable neurostimulation leads for active implantable medical devices. The ideal candidate has over 10 years of hands-on experience driving innovative solutions across spinal cord, brain, and peripheral nerve stimulation therapies. The candidate should have extensive experience working with SolidWorks.

Responsibilities

• Drive end-to-end development of implantable neurostimulation leads, from concept through commercialization.
• Drive design efforts including materials selection, electrical and mechanical layout, manufacturability, and biocompatibility.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with systems engineering, regulatory, quality, and manufacturing teams.
• Support design verification/validation (DV/DT), pre-clinical testing, and design transfer to manufacturing.
• Ensure compliance with ISO 13485, IEC 60601, and FDA Class III device regulations.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in medical device R&D, including implantable neurostimulation systems.
• SolidWorks experience 5+ years
• Proven track record in development of leads for spinal cord, brain (DBS), or peripheral nerve stimulation.
• Expertise in biocompatible materials, electrical interfaces, and active implant assembly processes.
• Familiarity with risk management (ISO 14971), DFMEA, and design controls.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Contract

Job function

• Engineering, Manufacturing, and Production

Industries

• Medical Equipment Manufacturing and Biotechnology Research

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)