Senior Research And Development Engineer

ACE Partners; Minnesota; On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing, innovation-driven medical device company is seeking a Product Development Engineer to join their R&D team in Minnesota. The role involves leading product development from concept to commercialization, designing minimally invasive medical devices, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. Candidates should hold a Bachelor's or Master’s degree in a related field and have 3–7 years of experience in medical device development. Strong CAD skills and knowledge of design controls are essential.

Qualifications

• 3–7 years of experience in medical device product development.
• Experience with minimally invasive or catheter-based technologies.
• Understanding of design controls and regulated environments (FDA, ISO 13485).

Responsibilities

• Support and lead product development activities from concept through to commercialization.
• Design and develop minimally invasive / catheter-based medical devices.
• Build and refine prototypes, test fixtures, and engineering models.

Skills

Medical device product development

Prototyping

CAD tools (e.g., SolidWorks, NX)

Statistical analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or related field

Tools

SolidWorks

NX

Job description

We are working with a growing, innovation-driven medical device company seeking a Product Development Engineer to join their R&D team.

This role offers the opportunity to work on next-generation, minimally invasive technologies, contributing across the full product lifecycle in a collaborative and fast-paced environment.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Support and lead product development activities from concept through to commercialization
• Design and develop minimally invasive / catheter-based medical devices
• Build and refine prototypes, test fixtures, and engineering models
• Collaborate cross-functionally with R&D, Quality, Regulatory, and Manufacturing teams
• Develop and maintain design documentation (DHF, protocols, reports)
• Apply DOE and statistical methods to optimize product performance
• Support risk management activities (FMEA, hazard analysis)
• Work with suppliers and partners on component and process development
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across products and processes

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or related field
• 3–7 years of experience in medical device product development
• Experience with minimally invasive or catheter-based technologies
• Understanding of design controls and regulated environments (FDA, ISO 13485)
• Hands‑on experience with prototyping, testing, and iteration
• Familiarity with DOE, statistical analysis, and problem‑solving methodologies
• Experience with CAD tools (e.g., SolidWorks, NX, or similar)
• Strong communication skills and ability to work cross‑functionally