Senior Mechanical Engineer - LVAD Design & Validation

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

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.