Mechanical Design Engineer

magnoliamedical; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Magnolia Medical Technologies is looking for a Mechanical Design Engineer to join our team in Seattle. This full-time role involves developing revolutionary devices for critical in-vitro diagnostic tests. Candidates should have expertise in injection-molded plastics and be hands-on in prototyping and testing.

The successful individual will work independently, leading projects to design and implement innovative solutions aimed at improving patient outcomes and enhancing clinical efficiency.

Qualifications

• 8+ years for senior-level candidates or 3-6+ years for intermediate-level candidates.
• Strong knowledge of prototyping methods.
• Medical device background with practical grasp of FDA Quality System Regulations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead collaboration to develop new medical devices.
• Design and test products, support market release.
• Engage with healthcare professionals for user-centric designs.

Skills

Expertise in high-volume injection-molded plastics design

Experience with mechanisms and seals

Prototyping know-how

Proficiency in SolidWorks or other CAD software

Knowledge of fluid mechanics and/or microfluidics

Competence in statistical methods

Effective use of Root Cause Analysis tools

Experience with LabVIEW

Experience with Python or C/C++

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Job description

Mechanical Design Engineer

Magnolia Medical Technologies is looking for an exceptional Mechanical Design Engineer to join our team. We are considering both senior and intermediate level candidates. The Mechanical Design Engineer will be part of a small and nimble product development group that is creating revolutionary devices to improve sample collection and integrity for critical in‑vitro diagnostic (IVD) tests. The right candidate will have the practical background and intuition to devise multiple solutions to challenging mechanical problems, the hands‑on expertise to build and test them, the engineering fundamentals to understand why they behave the way they do, and the ability to turn all this into an elegant easy‑to‑use product.

The right individual to join our team is a self‑starter with a dive‑in and get‑it‑done approach to trying new ideas, prototyping, and solving problems. He or she will be motivated to create products that work elegantly to solve real clinical problems, help patients, and make the clinician’s job easier.

This is a full‑time position in our downtown Seattle office.

Required Skills

• Expertise in high‑volume injection‑molded plastics design
• Experience with mechanisms and seals
• Prototyping know‑how, with the ability to be hands‑on in the lab
• Proficiency in SolidWorks, or other parametric CAD software platforms
• Working knowledge of fluid mechanics and/or microfluidics
• Competence in statistical methods to establish specifications, develop tests, and analyze data
• Effective use of Root Cause Analysis (RCA) tools to identify the source of device/product issues
• Experience with LabVIEW graphical programming environment (preferred)
• Experience with programming languages such as Python or C/C++ (preferred)

Core Responsibilities

• Lead and collaborate with colleagues to develop new medical devices, including brainstorming, concept generation, prototyping, and testing
• Design and test new products, onboard manufacturing, and support their release to the market
• Work with healthcare professionals on user needs and user‑centric product design

About You

• Experience developing mechanical or electromechanical products in a team environment
  • 8+ years for senior‑level candidates
  • 3-6+ years for intermediate‑level candidates
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field with applicable skills
• Strong knowledge of prototyping methods and success working with internal and external rapid‑prototyping resources
• Ability to work independently and lead project efforts
• Medical device background, with a practical grasp of FDA Quality System Regulations (preferred)
• Experience with external contract manufacturing, test laboratories, and certification partners (preferred)
• Ability to work onsite in our downtown Seattle office 5 days / week; some minimal travel may be required occasionally
• Ability to work in an office and laboratory setting, using computers, fine motor skills and excellent hand dexterity with the ability to lift up to 25 lbs. occasionally

About Us

Magnolia Medical Technologies is delivering revolutionary solutions to challenges that have long plagued our healthcare system. We are designing and building products that significantly improve patient outcomes. We have launched the innovative and broadly patented Steripath® blood collection system, the only device on the market proven to significantly reduce false positive blood cultures—the standard‑of‑care for diagnosing sepsis. We have achieved outstanding clinical results and proudly count some of the most respected healthcare systems in the country as early customers. We are offering qualified candidates an opportunity to get in early and help build a company dedicated to improving the health and well‑being of millions of people around the world.

Magnolia Medical Technologies, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.

For more information, visit www.magnolia-medical.com.