Sr Mechanical Design Engineer

Medtronic; Lafayette (CO); On-site; USD 106,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP)

Comprehensive benefits (health, dental

Vision)

Job summary

Medtronic is seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to lead design, development, verification, validation, and lifecycle support of mechanical and electromechanical medical devices within the Cranial & Spinal Technologies (CST) portfolio. The role requires advanced mechanical engineering principles and collaboration across engineering, quality, manufacturing, clinical, and regulatory teams.

You will apply DFMEA/DFMA, tolerance analysis, and GD&T practices to deliver reliable products that

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering with 4+ years of relevant experience, or advanced degree with 2+ years.
• Experience designing mechanical components using 3D modeling and drafting tools.
• Working knowledge of GD&T, tolerance analysis, risk analysis, and design controls.
• Proven ability to solve complex engineering problems and work with cross-functional teams in regulated environments.

Responsibilities

• Research, plan, design, develop, verify, and validate mechanical and electromechanical products, components, assemblies, and systems.
• Apply advanced mechanical engineering principles to solve complex product, manufacturing, and system-level challenges.
• Develop and evaluate engineering solutions involving materials, mechanisms, controls, plastics, metals, and electromechanical assemblies.
• Perform analyses including tolerance analysis, DFMA/DFMEA, and FEA where applicable.
• Develop and review drawings, specifications, and documentation with GD&T practices.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support design reviews, risk management, testing, supplier partnerships, and product improvements.
• Serve as a technical representative for Mechanical Engineering on projects and provide status updates and risk assessments.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to engineers and coordinate project activities and deliverables.

Skills

GD&T

Tolerance analysis

Risk analysis

Design controls

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Master’s or PhD in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Creo

ANSYS

Job description

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 15 Sep 2026

Careers that change lives start here. Medtronic is a global leader in healthcare technology with a Mission to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life. Our 95,000 employees work across more than 150 countries to put patients first — developing innovative medical technologies that improve the lives of 72+ million patients each year. Your unique talents will help shape the future of healthcare while building a career grounded in purpose, growth, and impact.

A Day in the Life

The Neuroscience portfolio is dedicated to advancing therapies that improve outcomes for patients living with neurological disorders and conditions. Through innovative technologies and cross-functional collaboration, the team develops solutions that support physicians and healthcare systems in delivering safe, effective, and efficient patient care across a broad range of neuroscience applications.

Within the Neuroscience portfolio, the Cranial & Spinal Technologies (CST) business develops technologies used in spinal, cranial, biologics, and navigation-enabled procedures. The team partners across engineering, quality, manufacturing, clinical, and regulatory functions to design and support products that address complex surgical challenges and help improve patient outcomes worldwide.

This position is based onsite at the designated Medtronic location and requires regular in-person collaboration with engineering and cross‑functional teams. Travel of up to 10% may be required to support project activities, supplier engagements, testing, or business needs.

As a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer, you will provide technical leadership in the design, development, verification, validation, and lifecycle support of mechanical and electromechanical medical device products and systems. This role applies advanced mechanical engineering principles to solve complex technical challenges, improve product performance and reliability, and deliver solutions that meet business, quality, and regulatory requirements while collaborating across cross‑functional teams and supporting key technical initiatives.

Primary Responsibilities

• Research, plan, design, develop, verify, and validate mechanical and electromechanical products, components, assemblies, and systems.
• Apply advanced mechanical engineering principles and methodologies to solve complex product, manufacturing, and system‑level technical challenges.
• Develop and evaluate engineering solutions involving materials, mechanisms, instruments, controls, plastics, metals, and electromechanical assemblies.
• Perform engineering analyses including tolerance analysis, Design for Manufacturability and Assembly (DFMA), Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (DFMEA), and structural or finite element analysis as applicable.
• Develop and review engineering drawings, specifications, and technical documentation using applicable drafting standards and Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) practices.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to support design reviews, risk management activities, verification and validation testing, supplier partnerships, and product improvements.
• Serve as a technical representative for Mechanical Engineering on project teams and provide technical recommendations, status updates, and risk assessments to stakeholders.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to engineers and support the coordination of project activities and technical deliverables.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in STEM preference Mechanical Engineering and 4+ years of relevant engineering experience, OR an advanced degree in STEM preference Mechanical Engineering and 2+ years of relevant engineering experience.
• Experience designing mechanical components and assemblies using 3D modeling and engineering drawing tools.
• Working knowledge of GD&T, tolerance analysis, risk analysis, design controls, and design verification and validation processes.
• Demonstrated experience independently solving complex technical problems and developing engineering recommendations.
• Experience working with cross‑functional engineering, quality, manufacturing, and supplier teams in a regulated product development environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience within the medical device industry and knowledge of FDA Quality System Regulations (QSR), ISO 13485, ISO 14971, IEC 60601, IEC 62304, and applicable international regulatory requirements.
• Experience with SolidWorks and/or Creo for 3D modeling and product design.
• Experience designing and developing complex mechanical and electromechanical products, systems, and assemblies.
• Experience using analysis tools and methodologies including DFMEA, DFMA, tolerance stack‑up analysis, and finite element analysis tools such as ANSYS.
• Six Sigma certification and/or experience leading technical projects, supplier activities, and mentoring other engineers.

For Baccalaureate degrees earned outside of the United States, a degree that satisfies the requirements of 8 C.F.R.

• 214.2(h)(4)(iii)(A) is required.

Physical Job Requirements

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this position, but they are not an exhaustive list of all the required responsibilities and skills of this position.

The physical demands described within the Responsibilities section of this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. For Office Roles: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to be independently mobile. The employee is also required to interact with a computer, and communicate with peers and co‑workers. Contact your manager or local HR to understand the Work Conditions and Physical requirements that may be specific to each role.

U.S. Work Authorization & Sponsorship

At Medtronic, we are committed to fostering an environment where employees can thrive and make a meaningful impact. In alignment with our enterprise-wide workforce planning approach, U.S. work authorization sponsorship (H-1B, TN, J, etc.) is offered exclusively for Principal-level roles and above, where specialized expertise aligns with long-term business needs. Roles below the Principal level require candidates to possess unrestricted U.S. work authorization at the time of hire and for the duration of employment.

Benefits & Compensation

Medtronic offers a competitive Salary and flexible Benefits Package

A commitment to our employees lives at the core of our values. We recognize their contributions. They share in the success they help to create. We offer a wide range of benefits, resources, and competitive compensation plans designed to support you at every career and life stage.

Salary ranges for U.S (excl. PR) locations (USD):$106,400.00 - $159,600.00

This position is eligible for a short‑term incentive called the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP).

The base salary range is applicable across the United States, excluding Puerto Rico and specific locations in California. The offered rate complies with federal and local regulations and may vary based on factors such as experience, certification/education, market conditions, and location. Compensation and benefits information pertains solely to candidates hired within the United States (local market compensation and benefits will apply for others).

The following benefits and additional compensation are available to those regular employees who work 20+ hours per week: Health, Dental and vision insurance, Health Savings Account, Healthcare Flexible Spending Account, Life insurance, Long‑term disability leave, Dependent daycare spending account, Tuition assistance/reimbursement, and Simple Steps (global well‑being program).

The following benefits and additional compensation are available to all regular employees: Incentive plans, 401(k) plan plus employer contribution and match, Short‑term disability, Paid time off, Paid holidays, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Employee Assistance Program, Non‑qualified Retirement Plan Supplement (subject to IRS earning minimums), and Capital Accumulation Plan (available to Vice Presidents and above, or subject to IRS earning minimums).

Regular employees are those who are not temporary, such as interns. Temporary employees are eligible for paid sick time, as required under applicable state law, and the Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Please note some of the above benefits may not apply to workers in Puerto Rico.

Further details are available at the link below:

Medtronic Benefits And Compensation Plans

It is the policy of Medtronic to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Medtronic will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

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