Senior Product Development Engineer -Mechanical Engineering (Hybrid Boston) (IVD and ed Dev Exp preferred)

haemonetics; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 76,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with match

Employee stock purchase plan

Flexible time off

Paid vacation

Paid sick time

Holidays

Parental leave

Disability insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Health benefits

Job summary

Haemonetics seeks an experienced Senior Biomedical Product Development Engineer in Boston, MA to own the mechanical design and performance of disposable components for the TEG6s IVD system.

You will drive development from concept through verification, coordinating with assay development, manufacturing, quality, regulatory, and clinical teams to ensure robust product performance and timely market introduction.

Qualifications

• Experience in medical device/IVD or regulated industry product development.
• Full lifecycle experience from concept to production for disposable components or capital equipment.
• Knowledge of plastics and metals fabrication including injection molding, lamination, laser welding, additive manufacturing, bonding.

Responsibilities

• Own the complete lifecycle of disposable device components from concept to verification.
• Translate user/system needs into engineering requirements and risk documentation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure product performance and market introduction.

Skills

Biomedical product development

Mechanical design

GD&T

Data analysis

DOE methodologies

Education

Bachelor's degree in Bioengineering or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks CAD

BOM management

PLM systems

Injection molding

Job description

We are constantly looking to add to our core talent. If you are seeking a career that is challenging and rewarding, a work environment that is diverse and dynamic, look no further — Haemonetics is your employer of choice.

Job Details

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced and creative-thinking Senior Biomedical Product Development Engineer to join our multidisciplinary Research & Development Systems Engineering team in Boston, MA. In this role, you will serve as the primary owner of the mechanical design and functional performance of disposable components used within the TEG6s in vitro diagnostic (IVD) system. You will play a critical role across the full product lifecycle—supporting both new product development and sustaining engineering initiatives—while collaborating closely with assay development, manufacturing, quality, regulatory, system hardware, clinical, and commercial teams to ensure robust product performance and successful market introduction. Your work will directly influence the accuracy, reliability, and usability of a platform used globally in clinical decision‑making.

Key Responsibilities

Design & Technical Leadership

• Lead the complete lifecycle of disposable device components, including concept development, detailed design, integration, and verification.
• Translate user and system needs into engineering requirements, specifications, and risk documentation.
• Address complex design challenges balancing innovation, manufacturability, and timeline constraints.

Execution, Testing & Compliance

• Develop and execute verification and validation (V&V) test protocols; analyze performance data to confirm design functionality.
• Plan and conduct feasibility and prototype studies supporting both new development and sustaining efforts.
• Ensure compliance with internal SOPs and external standards including FDA QSR, CE Marking, and ISO requirements.
• Generate high-quality documentation for design controls, investigations, and regulatory submissions (510(k), PMA, technical files).

Cross-functional Collaboration & Mentorship

• Partner with QA, DQ, SQ, Clinical, Regulatory, Marketing, Procurement, and Manufacturing teams to support product success.
• Provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior engineers.
• Work directly with global suppliers to support part development, validation, and production.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Bioengineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related technical field.
• Minimum of 5+ years in medical device, IVD, or regulated industry product development.
• Strong experience developing disposable components or capital equipment through full lifecycle (concept -> production).
• Expertise in design for high-volume manufacturing, cost optimization, and tolerance analysis.
• Proficiency with SolidWorks CAD, BOM management, and PLM systems.
• Knowledge of plastics and metals fabrication (injection molding, lamination, laser welding, additive manufacturing, bonding).
• Prior involvement in FDA 510(k), PMA, or CE submission processes.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with microfluidic, cartridge-based, or disposable diagnostic systems.
• Hands-on iterative prototyping and test-driven design experience.
• Proficiency with data analysis and DOE methodologies.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong GD&T capabilities for drawing creation and interpretation.
  Familiarity with project management tools (MS Project, Smartsheet).
• Working knowledge of FDA QSR, CE Marking, and ISO quality systems.
• Effective collaboration with cross-functional partners and external suppliers.
• Basic wet-lab proficiency supporting testing and system development.

What This Role Offers

• Ownership of critical components within a globally deployed diagnostic platform
• Opportunities to work at the intersection of engineering, microfluidics, and clinical diagnostics
• Collaboration with a highly skilled and mission-driven technical team
• Direct contribution to improving patient outcomes worldwide

EEO Policy Statement

Pay Transparency:

The base pay actually offered to the successful candidate will take into account, without limitation, the candidate’s location, education, job-knowledge, skills, and experience in prior relevant roles. Incentives may also be provided as part of Haemonetics' employee compensation. For sales roles, employees will be eligible for sales incentive (i.e., commission) under the applicable plan terms. For non-sales roles, employees will be eligible for a discretionary annual bonus, the target amount of which varies based on the applicable role, to be governed by the applicable plan terms. Employees may also be eligible to participate in the Company's long-term incentive plan, with eligibility and target amount dependent on the role.

In addition to compensation, the Company offers a competitive suite of benefits to its employees, including without limitation, a 401(k) with up to a 6% employer match and no vesting period, an employee stock purchase plan, "flexible time off" for salaried employees and, for hourly employees, accrual of three to five weeks' vacation annually (based tenure), accrual of up to 64 hours (annually) of paid sick time, paid and/or floating holidays, parental leave, short- and long-term disability insurance, tuition reimbursement, and/or health and welfare benefits.

Depending on your location, you may be eligible for more detailed information related to the compensation and benefits related to this job posting. If you believe you may be entitled to such information by law, you may contact 1-781-348-7777, Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. ET or email [e-mail].

The base salary range for this role is:

$76,434.43-$130,147.33/Annual