Senior Mechanical Engineer

Intellectt Inc; Burlington (MA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading medical device company in Burlington, Massachusetts, is seeking an experienced mechanical engineer to design and validate components for LVADs. The ideal candidate should hold a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, have over 6 years of experience in mechanical design within the medical device sector, and be proficient in CAD software like SolidWorks. Responsibilities include risk assessment, leading design reviews, and mentoring junior engineers, contributing to a culture of technical excellence.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in mechanical design and development, preferably in the medical device industry.
• Strong understanding of materials, manufacturing processes, and design for reliability.
• Demonstrated ability to lead technical projects and deliver results in a regulated environment.

Responsibilities

• Specify, design, verify, and validate mechanical components and subsystems for LVADs.
• Develop and execute test methods and simulation models to mitigate design risks.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to a culture of technical excellence.

Skills

Mechanical design

Engineering analysis (FEA, CFD)

Project leadership

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related STEM field

Tools

SolidWorks

FEA tools (e.g., COMSOL)

Job description

Specify, design, verify, and validate mechanical components and subsystems for LVADs in accordance with regulatory and quality standards.

Apply empirical, numerical, and experimental analysis (FEA, CFD, etc.) to evaluate and optimize designs for performance, reliability, and manufacturability.

Develop and execute test methods and simulation models to mitigate design risks and ensure product robustness.

Lead design reviews, risk assessments, and documentation efforts including CAD models, specifications, and technical reports.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams including systems, electrical, software, clinical, and manufacturing engineering.

Interface with suppliers and internal teams to source prototype and production components.

Mentor junior engineers and contribute to a culture of technical excellence and continuous improvement.

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related STEM field.

6+ years of experience in mechanical design and development, preferably in the medical device industry.

Proficiency in SolidWorks or equivalent CAD software and FEA tools (e.g., COMSOL).

Strong understanding of materials, manufacturing processes, and design for reliability.

Demonstrated ability to lead technical projects and deliver results in a regulated environment.

Excellent communication and documentation skills.