Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Maclivaro Limited; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading medical devices company is seeking a Lead Design Engineer in Plano, TX. You will own the design process, collaborate with teams, and develop innovative medical devices. The ideal candidate has 5+ years of design experience in Class II/III medical devices and a Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering. This role offers a competitive salary range of $140K–$150K plus bonuses and benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

10% bonus

401k

PTO

Health coverage

Professional development

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on design engineering experience in Class II or III medical devices.
• Proven track record in full product lifecycle development.
• Ability to balance innovation with practical engineering for high-volume manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Own the design process from ideation through launch.
• Lead technical design reviews.
• Support prototype builds and regulatory submissions.

Skills

Hands-on design engineering experience in medical devices

Creative problem-solving

Collaboration with cross-functional teams

Expertise in SolidWorks

Education

Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

FEA

Job description

Overview

This range is provided by Maclivaro Limited. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$140,000.00/yr - $150,000.00/yr

Position: Lead Design Engineer

About the Company

Our client is a global leader in minimally invasive medical devices, known for innovation, reliability, and improving patient outcomes. With headquarters in Plano, TX, their products are trusted in hospitals and clinics worldwide.

What You’ll Do

• Own the design process from ideation through launch – developing novel device concepts, CAD models, and prototypes.
• Apply DFM, DFA, GD&T to ensure manufacturability and performance.
• Lead technical design reviews; use FEA and mold flow analyses to validate designs.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (R&D, suppliers, clinicians) throughout the product development lifecycle.
• Support prototype builds, verification/validation testing, and regulatory submissions.
• Drive continuous innovation through root-cause analysis and iterative design improvements.

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering (or related).
• 5+ years of hands-on design engineering experience in Class II or III medical devices – essential.
• Proven track record in full product lifecycle development – from concept to commercialisation.
• Strong skills in ideation, conceptualisation, and creative problem-solving.
• Expertise in SolidWorks (or similar CAD); FEA and mold flow analysis a plus.
• Ability to balance innovation with practical engineering for high-volume manufacturing.

Why Join Us

• Impact patients globally – your designs will shape safer, more effective medical procedures.
• Innovation-first role – work upstream on breakthrough device concepts.
• Collaborative culture – partner with passionate engineers, clinicians, and product leaders.
• Competitive package – $140K–$150K + 10% bonus, plus 401k, PTO, health coverage, and professional development.

Note: We are specifically seeking candidates with design ownership in Class II/III medical devices. Experience limited to manufacturing, sustaining, or design support roles will not be a fit.