Mechanical Engineer

Sentec; Sandpoint (ID); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision benefits

401K matching

Paid parental leave

Wellness stipend

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Sentec, a Swiss-American medical device company based in Sandpoint, ID, seeks a Mechanical Engineer to assist in planning and creating designs for respiratory care products. The engineer will collaborate with cross-functional teams, produce product specifications, and utilize CAD software for design work. Preferred qualifications include 5-7 years of experience, a bachelor’s degree, and familiarity with medical device standards. The role offers competitive benefits and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in patient care.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience working as a Mechanical Engineer required.
• Medical device industry experience preferred.
• Ability to develop knowledge of medical device standards and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with teams to ensure project execution.
• Produces specifications for products and assists in selections.
• Uses CAD software to create drawings of the product.

Skills

Mechanical design

Collaboration with cross-functional teams

Computer-assisted design (CAD)

Quality Management System (QMS) protocols

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering

Tools

Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems

Job description

The Mechanical Engineer assists in the planning, conceptualization, and creation of mechanical designs for new and existing Percussionaire products. This position will ensure projects have a successful design and execution through collaborating with all aspects of engineering. This position is based in our Sandpoint, ID facility.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Collaborates with cross-functional teams, both onsite and remote, to support project execution and ensure alignment across stakeholders
• Participates in IQ/OQ/PQ activities, including drafting qualification plans for internal use or vendor testing
• Produces specifications for products and assists in selecting raw materials and components to be used in productions and builds models/prototypes of the product and tests the design
• Uses computer-assisted design (CAD) software to create preliminary and detailed drawings of the product
• Works with vendors to establish purchasing and manufacturing requirements and collection of specifications

Qualifications/Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering preferred or equivalent work experience required
• 5-7 years of experience working as a Mechanical Engineer required; medical device industry experience preferred
• Working knowledge of medical device standards and regulations or an ability to develop a working knowledge of standards and regulations required
• Proficient in adhering to Quality Management System (QMS) protocols and experienced in utilizing Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems
• Experience writing qualification protocols and mold validations is a plus

• Meaningful work in a rapidly growing company with opportunity for advancement
• Directly influence the quality of products and make a difference for patients worldwide
• Opportunities for professional and personal growth

Sentec offers competitive benefits like Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA, FSA, and 401K matching, as well as paid parental leave, a wellness stipend and tuition reimbursement. Sentec emphasizes employee voices and recognizes hard work making it a promising environment for professional growth. Sentec focuses on delivering impactful healthcare products and improving patient care.

By choosing a career at Sentec, you’re not just choosing a job – you’re embracing the chance to make a real impact, contributing to the development of innovative medical solutions that support the wellbeing of individuals worldwide.

Sentec is a Swiss-American medical device company specializing in respiratory care. Since its founding in 1999, Sentec utilizes a deep-tech approach that is founded on advanced science and avant-garde technologies for respiratory patients across care areas. Sentec provides healthcare professionals worldwide with non-invasive, continuous monitoring and effective therapeutic solutions.