Medical Device Mechanical Engineer — Hybrid Prototyping & Innovation

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

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.