Mechanical Engineer

Medela; Illinois; Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$100,000+ starting salary

Bonus potential

401(k) with company match

PTO and holidays

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Medela LLC is seeking a hands-on Mechanical Engineer to design, prototype and refine medical devices from concept through production in a hybrid environment (3 days on-site / 2 days remote).

You’ll generate 3D CAD models, engineering drawings and specs, apply GD&T, evaluate materials and manufacturing options, and collaborate with Quality, Regulatory and Operations to bring innovative products to patients and healthcare professionals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• 4+ years of professional engineering experience.
• Strong hands-on mechanical design, materials, analysis and manufacturing.
• At least 2 years of professional CAD experience using Creo, SolidWorks, or a comparable platform.
• Working knowledge of GD&T.
• Experience translating designs into manufacturable products.
• Strong creative problem-solving and multi-project management.
• Strong verbal and written communication.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and improve mechanical components and assemblies for medical devices.
• Generate new design concepts through brainstorming, technical research and competitive product analysis.
• Develop prototypes and working models, evaluate design alternatives and refine concepts through iterations.
• Create detailed 3D CAD models, engineering drawings and technical specifications.
• Apply GD&T to support accurate, manufacturable designs.
• Evaluate materials, manufacturing processes and design alternatives while balancing performance, quality, cost and development timelines.
• Design and support plastic components and work with manufacturing teams and suppliers to develop effective solutions.
• Support prototype testing and design verification and validation activities.
• Prepare and maintain engineering documentation in accordance with quality and regulatory requirements.
• Work within a structured Stage-Gate product development process, participating in design reviews and project approvals.
• Collaborate with Quality, Regulatory and Operations teams on requirements including sterilization and biocompatibility.
• Help transition successful designs into manufacturing and commercialization.

Skills

Mechanical design

GD&T

Project management

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Creo

SolidWorks

Siemens NX

Job description

Medical Device | Product Development & Innovation

Hybrid: 3 days on-site / 2 days remote

Build What’s Next in Medical Device Innovation

Are you a Mechanical Engineer who enjoys turning ideas into real products?

At Medela LLC, you’ll have the opportunity to play a hands-on role in developing and improving medical devices that make a difference for patients and healthcare professionals. From the first design concept through prototyping, testing, refinement and commercialization, you’ll help bring innovative ideas to life.

This is a great opportunity for an engineer who enjoys creative problem-solving,

hands-on product development and seeing their designs move from the drawing board into production.

While medical device experience is a plus, we also welcome engineers with strong mechanical design and product development experience in other regulated or technically complex industries, including automotive and aerospace.

What You’ll Do

Design & Product Development

• Design, develop and improve mechanical components and assemblies for medical devices, with a focus on product enhancements and innovation.
• Generate new design concepts through brainstorming, technical research and competitive product analysis.
• Develop prototypes and working models, evaluate design alternatives and refine concepts through multiple iterations.
• Create detailed 3D CAD models, engineering drawings and technical specifications.
• Apply GD&T to support accurate, manufacturable designs.
• Evaluate materials, manufacturing processes and design alternatives while balancing performance, quality, cost and development timelines.
• Design and support plastic components and work with manufacturing teams and suppliers to develop effective solutions.

From Prototype to Production

• Support prototype testing and design verification and validation activities.
• Prepare and maintain engineering documentation in accordance with quality and regulatory requirements.
• Work within a structured Stage-Gate product development process, participating in design reviews and project approvals.
• Collaborate with Quality, Regulatory and Operations teams on requirements including sterilization and biocompatibility.
• Help transition successful designs into manufacturing and commercialization.

You’ll work alongside a diverse group of engineering and business professionals, including:

• Mechanical, electrical, hardware and software engineers
• Product Development
• Quality and Regulatory
• Operations and Supply Chain
• Manufacturing partners and external suppliers

You’ll manage engineering responsibilities across multiple projects, identify and resolve technical challenges, and provide engineering input on design changes, supplier decisions, manufacturing processes and product costs.

What You Bring

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• 4+ years of professional engineering experience.
• Strong hands-on experience with mechanical design, materials, analysis and manufacturing.
• At least 2 years of professional CAD experience using Creo, SolidWorks, Siemens NX or a comparable platform.
• Working knowledge of GD&T.
• Experience developing mechanical design concepts, building and refining prototypes, and translating designs into manufacturable products.
• Strong creative problem-solving skills and the ability to evaluate multiple technical solutions.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and collaborate effectively across engineering and business functions.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience designing plastic components and working with plastic materials and manufacturing processes.
• Familiarity with injection molding and Design for Manufacturability (DFM).
• Product development experience in medical devices, automotive, aerospace or another regulated industry.
• Familiarity with FDA and ISO requirements, design controls and engineering documentation.
• Basic understanding of electromechanical systems and the ability to collaborate with electrical, hardware and software engineers.
• Knowledge of medical device sterilization and biocompatibility requirements.
• Experience working in a global product development environment.

Why Join Medela?

At Medela, you’ll have the opportunity to contribute to products that support patients, families and healthcare professionals while working with a collaborative team focused on innovation and continuous improvement.

We offer:

• $100,000+ starting salary plus bonus potential
• 401(k) with company match
• 16 weeks of paid parental leave
• Generous PTO and 14 paid holidays
• An opportunity to work on innovative medical device products from concept through commercialization

Ready to Turn Your Ideas Into Products?

If you’re a hands-on Mechanical Engineer who enjoys designing, building, solving problems and seeing your work become a real product, we’d love to hear from you.

As an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, sex, protected veteran status, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, HIV/AIDs status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity (transgender status), weight, height or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law or ordinance.