Mechanical Engineer

Laerdal Medical AS; Gatesville, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO & Holidays

Medical, Dental, Vision

Job summary

Laerdal Medical Corporation in Texas is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to design, develop, test, and maintain mechanical systems for maternal and nursing products, collaborating with cross-functional teams.

You will own design architecture, create drawings, validate with testing, and ensure regulatory compliance across the product lifecycle. The role emphasizes rapid prototyping and manufacturability using CAD tools like Siemens NX.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering; knowledge of anatomy, physiology is a plus.
• 3-9 years of experience in mechanical engineering roles.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and improve mechanical components, assemblies, and systems.

Skills

Mechanical design principles

Mechatronic systems design

Multidisciplinary hardware development

System-level design & cabling

Prototyping & 3D printing

CAD software (Siemens NX)

Lab test equipment

Regulatory awareness

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Siemens NX

Job description

Mechanical Engineer

Laerdal Medical Benefits Include:

• Generous PTO & Holidays
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision
• HSA & FSA Account Options, with employer HSA contribution
• 401k with Employer Match & Profit Sharing
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Wellness Reimbursement Program
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Pet Insurance

POSITION OVERVIEW:

The Mechanical Engineer is responsible for designing, developing, testing, and maintaining mechanical systems and components that support Laerdal's Maternal & Nursing products and solutions. This role ensures high-quality, reliable system functionality throughout the product lifecycle while collaborating closely with cross-functional engineering, production, and quality teams.

ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Managing mechanical design architecture, solutions and documentation throughout the product lifecycle
• Ensuring product regulatory compliance and adherence to internal standards and regulatory requirements
• Maintaining accurate documentation of mechanical systems within PLM systems
• Technical decision-making for component selection, system design strategies, and design verification validation methods
• Providing technical guidance during product changes, upgrades, and quality improvements
• Communicating and collaborating with cross-functional teams, architecture leadership, and product teams

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Design, develop, and improve mechanical components, assemblies, and systems
• Create and maintain engineering drawings, specifications, and technical documentation
• Test, troubleshoot, and resolve technical issues through root cause analysis and problem solving
• Build, prototype, and validate product concepts and designs
• Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, and Product Development teams throughout the product lifecycle
• Support product changes, updates, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Ensure designs meet quality, regulatory, manufacturability, and reliability requirements
• Evaluate components and provide technical support for suppliers and sourcing activities
• Research emerging technologies and industry trends to drive innovation
• Support manufacturing operations by resolving design-related issues and optimizing product performance

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:

• Strong knowledge of mechanical design principles & mechatronic systems design
• Experience with multidisciplinary hardware product development
• Experience with system level design and cabling
• Knowledge of plastics injection molding and sheet metal fabrication.Curious, creative and passionate about innovation and problem solving
• Proficiency in CAD software preferably Siemens NX
• Good at rapid prototyping and iterative product design
• Experience with laboratory test equipment (oscilloscopes, multimeters, logic analyzers)
• Experience with prototyping equipment and 3D printing

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor of Science degree, Mechanical Engineering
• Knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and clinical skills is a plus
• 3-9 years' experience

Please note that this range does not include any other compensation or benefits that an individual may be eligible for. The salary offered depends on a variety of factors, which may include, but not limited to; the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, location, level of education attained, and/or professional certifications, years of relevant experience, special skills, etc.

Laerdal Medical Corporation is committed to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, citizenship status, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, martial status, age, genetic information, status as an individual with a disability, status as a protected veteran or any other legally protected status and to affirmatively seek to advance the principles of equal employment opportunity.