Senior Design Engineer

Healthcare Businesswomen’s Association; Eagan (MN); On-site; USD 87,000 - 132,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the medical technology sector is seeking a Senior Design Engineer for its Microtek product division. The role involves leading innovative product designs and collaborating with cross-functional teams to meet user needs and regulatory standards, emphasizing a commitment to diversity, inclusion, and continuous improvement.

Benefits

Health insurance

Life and disability insurance

401(k) contributions

Paid time off

Continuing education & training

Qualifications

• At least 4 years of engineering experience required.
• Experience writing technical documentation.
• Experience developing and reviewing finished goods specifications.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the technical lead for design and development.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards.

Skills

Problem-solving

Collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

CAD

SolidWorks

Job description

Job Summary

Medline Industries is seeking a Senior Design Engineer to join our Research, Development & Engineering (RD&E) team as a part of our Microtek product division. This position requires strong engineering expertise, creative problem-solving, and the ability to collaborate across functions. You’ll be responsible for driving innovative product designs, supporting cross-functional initiatives, and ensuring compliance with regulatory and quality standards throughout the development process.

The Senior Design Engineer will tackle meaningful challenges by helping bring cutting-edge, sterile medical technologies to market. In turn, you will shape your career in a growth-focused organization that values innovation and continuous improvement and you will be given the ability to thrive in an inclusive environment that embraces diverse perspectives and ideas.

Job Description

Responsibilities:

• Serve as the technical lead for the design and development of new product initiatives in sterile barrier protection.

• Develop innovative product designs, create and evaluate prototypes, and produce detailed technical drawings and specifications.

• Collaborate with the business team to understand user needs and translate them into actionable design requirements.

• Work with cross-functional teams—including Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Quality, and Regulatory—to ensure product designs are feasible, compliant, and manufacturable.

• Evaluate prototypes and final designs for usability, performance, quality, and manufacturability.

• Use CAD software (preferably SolidWorks) to create models, drawings, and layouts.

• Ensure compliance with applicable medical device regulations and quality systems (e.g., ISO, GMP, GLP).

• Partner with Legal and IP teams to identify and support opportunities for intellectual property protection.

Minimum Requirements:

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field.

Work Experience

• At least 4 years of engineering experience.

• Experience writing technical documentation such as protocols and reports.

• Experience developing and reviewing finished goods specifications.

• Proven ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams as a technical contributor.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Degree in Mechanical or Biomedical Engineering preferred.

• 3+ years of experience in the medical device industry.

• Experience with Class I disposable medical device development.

• Strong ability to manage and execute design objectives independently.

• Proficiency in CAD (SolidWorks preferred).

• Experience with design tools such as FEA, DFSS, DFM, ISO/CE Mark, GMP, GDP, ASME Y14.5, and GD&T.

• Knowledge plastic film processing, pressure-sensitive adhesives, and other medical-grade materials.

• Understanding of regulatory standards (ISO 13485, ISO 14971, IEC 60601).

• Strong communication, organizational skills, and attention to detail.

• Experience in customer-facing roles is a plus.

Medline Industries, LP, and its subsidiaries, offer a competitive total rewards package, continuing education & training, and tremendous potential with a growing worldwide organization.

The anticipated salary range for this position:

$87,360.00 - $131,040.00 Annual

The actual salary will vary based on applicant’s location, education, experience, skills, and abilities. This role is bonus and/or incentive eligible. Medline will not pay less than the applicable minimum wage or salary threshold.

Our benefit package includes health insurance, life and disability, 401(k) contributions, paid time off, etc., for employees working 30 or more hours per week on average. For a more comprehensive list of our benefits please click here. For roles where employees work less than 30 hours per week, benefits include 401(k) contributions as well as access to the Employee Assistance Program, Employee Resource Groups and the Employee Service Corp.

We’re dedicated to creating a Medline where everyone feels they belong and can grow their career. We strive to do this by seeking diversity in all forms, acting inclusively, and ensuring that people have tools and resources to perform at their best. Explore our Belonging pagehere.

Medline Industries, LP is an equal opportunity employer. Medline evaluates qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, neurodivergence, protected veteran status, marital or family status, caregiver responsibilities, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.