Senior Mechanical Engineer

Saluda Medical; Minnetonka, Northern (MN, KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Saluda Medical, headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota, seeks a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead the design and optimization of neurostimulation implants and leads. You will collaborate across R&D, manufacturing transfer, and clinical teams to ensure designs meet project goals and regulatory expectations.

You will apply 3D modeling, rapid prototyping, and thorough documentation to enable robust verification, validation, and scalable production, while contributing to regulatory filings and IP

Qualifications

• Experience with FDA regulations (21 CFR 820.30) and IEC 60601-1 standards.
• Experience in electro-mechanical implantable medical devices.
• Ability to work independently and with multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and optimization of neuro-lead interfaces and implantable medical devices to meet project goals and timelines.
• Collaborate with R&D, engineering, and clinical teams to align designs with project objectives and trial feedback.
• Drive innovation by applying modeling techniques and rapid prototyping for early design iterations.
• Document designs thoroughly for verification, validation, and device history files.
• Lead sub-projects and coordinate with external manufacturing teams for design transfer and production optimization.
• Support regulatory filings and intellectual property development.

Skills

FDA regulations

Implantable devices

Independent / cross-functional work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

3D modeling

Rapid prototyping

Job description

Saluda Medical is a commercial‑stage medical device company focused on developing treatments for chronic neurological conditions using its novel closed‑loop neuromodulation platform. The company’s proprietary technology senses and measures neural responses to stimulation and automatically adjusts therapy based on real‑time neurophysiological feedback.

Saluda Medical’s first product, the Evoke® System, is designed to deliver known, consistent, and personalized spinal cord stimulation therapy by objectively measuring neural responses and maintaining therapy within a prescribed therapeutic window. Saluda Medical is headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

At Saluda, we challenge boundaries. We innovate and think beyond the conventional. Our focus is to revolutionize the standard of care in neuromodulation to positively impact patient’s lives.

Saluda Medical seeks a Senior Mechanical Engineer to contribute to the development of advanced implantable Neurostimulation devices. This global role involves collaborating with diverse teams across various stages of product development, from research and development to manufacturing transfer.

What You’ll Do:

• Device Design and Optimization: Lead the design, development, and optimization of neuro-lead interfaces and implantable medical devices to meet project goals and timelines.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Collaborate closely with R&D, engineering, and clinical teams to ensure alignment of designs with project objectives, incorporating feedback from clinical trials and user studies.
• Innovation and Integration: Drive innovation by incorporating advanced modeling techniques, staying informed about industry trends, and ensuring the seamless integration of electrical stimulation and modulation techniques into implantable devices.
• Utilize 3D modeling and rapid prototyping techniques for early design iterations.
• Document designs thoroughly for verification and validation activities.
• Lead sub-projects and collaborate with external manufacturing teams for design transfer and production optimization.
• Compile and analyze operational data toestablishtechnical specifications and ensure compliance with industry standards.
• Develop device history files including requirements, risk management, and usability files.
• Support regulatory filings and intellectual property development.
• Managing relationships with Contract Manufacturersproviding guidance on process development
• Prior experience with labelling would be an advantage

What You’ll Bring:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering (Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field).
• Experience with FDA regulations (21 CFR 820.30) and international standards (IEC 60601-1).
• Experience in R&D activities related to electro-mechanical implantable medical devices.
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary environment.

Our Core Values:

• People – Our first responsibility is to the patients we serve
• Integrity – Do the right thing
• Pioneering – Lead Boldly, Change Lives, Disrupt the Status-Quo
• Performance – Win together – Deliver with Excellence

Saluda Medical embraces diversity and equal opportunity. We are committed to building a team representative of a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills. We believe people are the source of our inspiration and innovation.

Saluda Medical does not accept non-solicited resumes or candidate submittals from search/recruiting agencies not already on Saluda Medical’s approved agency list. Unsolicited resumes or candidate information submitted to Saluda Medical by search/recruiting agencies not already on Saluda Medical’s approved agency list shall become the property of Saluda Medical.