Senior R&D Engineer – Implant & Catheter Systems (Equity)

MEACOR; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity options

401(k)

Health/dental benefits

Job summary

Meacor Inc. in Irvine, CA is seeking a Senior R&D Engineer to design and validate the next-generation mitral/tricuspid valve repair system, spanning implant and catheter delivery. You’ll influence performance and clinical outcomes with hands-on CFD?

no, with a focus on mechanical design, prototyping, and verification. The role emphasizes ISO 5840/5910, QMS compliance, and collaboration with firmware/electronics teams in a fast-paced startup-like environment.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or related discipline.
• 5–10 years in medical device R&D, with experience in structural heart, catheter delivery systems, or implantables.
• Strong CAD skills (SolidWorks preferred), hands-on fabrication, and proficiency in statistical analysis/DOE.
• Solid working knowledge of ISO 5840 / 5910 guidelines and operating within a regulated QMS.
• Startup mindset: hands-on, adaptable individual contributor in a fast-paced environment.
• Bonus: experience with sensors, energy-delivery systems, or embedded electronics in medical devices.

Responsibilities

• Design & Integration: Lead the mechanical design of implant sub-components and integrate into the catheter delivery system.
• Rapid Prototyping: Use in-house tooling (SolidWorks, 3D printing, machining, laser welding) to move concepts to prototypes.
• Testing & Verification: Design and execute DV testing and DOE studies to validate performance vs requirements.
• Clinical Translation: Translate clinical feedback and imaging data into engineering design improvements.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with firmware/electronics engineers to validate system and console elements.
• Quality & Regulatory: Author docs, maintain QMS, and support FDA/EU MDR submissions.

Skills

CAD skills (SolidWorks)

Hands-on fabrication

DOE / statistical analysis

Engineering design

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

B.S. in Mechanical/Biomedical Eng

Tools

SolidWorks

3D printing

Machining

Laser welding

Job description

Meacor Inc. in Irvine, CA is seeking a Senior R&D Engineer to design and validate the next-generation mitral/tricuspid valve repair system, spanning implant and catheter delivery. You’ll influence performance and clinical outcomes with hands-on CFD?

no, with a focus on mechanical design, prototyping, and verification. The role emphasizes ISO 5840/5910, QMS compliance, and collaboration with firmware/electronics teams in a fast-paced startup-like environment.