Sr Design Engineer

Medline; Eagan (MN); On-site; USD 101,000 - 152,000; Full time

Job summary

Medline Industries, LP is seeking a qualified engineer to lead product design efforts for medical devices. The role involves researching, prototyping, and designing new products, using CAD tools and SolidWorks to create models, drawings, and prototypes.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, manage multiple projects, ensure design controls and risk assessments, and support transfers to manufacturing while pursuing IP opportunities. Travel up to 10% is possible.

Qualifications

• At least 4 years of experience in product design.
• Experience with SolidWorks/3D modeling software and prototype fabrication.

Responsibilities

• Create new product designs, prototypes, and provide technical drawings/specifications.
• Utilize CAD software to develop models, drawings, PCB layouts, or software architectures.
• Collaborate with product divisions to identify user needs and design requirements.
• Support design transfer to manufacturing sites and new product implementation with manufacturers.
• Work with legal to design and implement new intellectual property.
• Incorporate human factors and user-centered design philosophies into product design.
• Lead multi-disciplinary product development teams to research, design, and develop new products.
• Manage multiple project timelines and balance priorities to meet deadlines.
• Review existing products and propose improvements based on feedback and risk analyses.

Skills

Product design

SolidWorks

3D modeling

Prototype fabrication

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, biomedical engineering, electrical engineering, or software engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

3D modeling software

Prototype fabrication

CAD

MS Project

Job description

Job Summary

Responsible for researching, designing, and prototyping new products and technologies as part of product development initiatives. Provide expertise on product design and optimize design specifications. Lead product design assignments in product development initiatives.

Job Description

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Create new product designs, generate/evaluate prototypes, and produce technical drawings/specifications.
• Utilize CAD software to develop models, technical drawings, PCB layouts, or software architectures.
• Collaborate with product divisions to identify and advise on user needs and design requirements.
• Support design transfer to manufacturing sites and new product implementation process. Collaborate with domestic and international manufacturers to validate designs and troubleshoot problems that arise.
• Work with legal to design and implement new intellectual property.
• Leverage customer interactions to incorporate human factors and user-centered design philosophies into product design efforts.
• Lead multi-disciplinary product development teams to research, design, and develop new products and technologies. Ensure product designs meet all design specifications.
• Manage multiple project timelines and balance corporate priorities for product development projects to ensure that deadlines and goals are being met.
• Review existing products and recommend improvements based on existing complaints, risk analyses, manufacturer feedback, cost saving opportunities, etc.
• Collaborate with product divisions to identify product development opportunities, establish innovation pipelines, and align product design efforts with long-term divisional strategies.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, biomedical engineering, electrical engineering, or software engineering

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• At least 4 years of experience in product design.
• Experience with Solidworks/3D modeling software and prototype fabrication.

Certification / Licensure:

• None

Work Experience:

• At least 4 years of experience in product design.
• Experience with Solidworks/3D modeling software and prototype fabrication.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities:

• None

PREFERRED JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• None

Certification / Licensure:

• Certified Solidworks Professional.

Work Experience:

• Experience in product design within the medical device industry.
• Experience with medical device requirements (Class I-II), design controls, and assessment of risk.
• Experience designing and launching class II medical device to market.
• Experience with project management and Microsoft project.
• Invented and recognized on at least one patent.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities:

• Position requires travel up to 10% of the time for business purposes (domestic and international).
• Knowledge of injection molding and other manufacturing processes.

Medline Industries, LP, and its subsidiaries, offer a competitive total rewards package, continuing education & training, and tremendous potential with a growing worldwide organization.

The Anticipated Salary Range For This Position:

$101,000.00 - $152,000.00 Annual

The actual salary will vary based on applicant’s location, education, experience, skills, and abilities. This role is bonus and/or incentive eligible. Medline will not pay less than the applicable minimum wage or salary threshold.

Our benefit package includes health insurance, life and disability, 401(k) contributions, paid time off, etc., for employees working 30 or more hours per week on average. For roles where employees work less than 30 hours per week, benefits include 401(k) contributions, paid time off, as well as access to the Employee Assistance Program, Employee Resource Groups and the Employee Service Corp. For a more comprehensive list of our benefits please click here.

We’re dedicated to creating a Medline where everyone feels they belong and can grow their career. We strive to do this by seeking diversity in all forms, acting inclusively, and ensuring that people have tools and resources to perform at their best. Explore our Belonging page here.

Medline Industries, LP is an equal opportunity employer. Medline evaluates qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, neurodivergence, protected veteran status, marital or family status, caregiver responsibilities, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.