Sr Mechanical Engineer

Cirtec Medical; California, Santa Clara (MO, CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to spearhead the development of innovative medical devices. This role involves leading product development teams, creating detailed designs, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. Candidates should possess a strong background in mechanical and biomedical engineering, with proven experience in the medical device sector. Join a collaborative team focused on growth and innovation, and contribute to groundbreaking projects that enhance patient care. This is an exciting opportunity to shape the future of medical technology in a supportive and dynamic environment.

Benefits

Healthcare programs

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid Time Off

401(k) retirement savings with company match

Training and career development

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in the Medical Device industry.
• Extensive knowledge of product development for medical devices.

Responsibilities

• Lead product development of complex medical devices from concept to market.
• Generate CAD drawings and maintain design specifications.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Biomedical Engineering

Product Development

SolidWorks

GD&T

Communication Skills

Education

BS in Mechanical Engineering

BS in Biomedical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

* Please note - Sponsorship is not available for this role

About us:

For over three decades, Cirtec Medical has been a leading provider of manufacturing solutions for complex Class II and III medical devices. We specialize in providing comprehensive services from design and development to manufacturing and finished device assembly. Our expertise spans active implants and neuromodulation, interventional cardiology, structural heart, minimally invasive surgical systems, smart orthopedics, and precision components.

Our dedicated teams prioritize growth, innovation, and collaboration. We actively seek opportunities for improvement to enhance our support for clients. If you embrace a growth mindset and thrive on challenge, you may be a perfect fit for our team!

Position Summary:

We are actively looking for a Senior Mechanical Engineer who can bring innovation and creative thinking to the team. As a Senior Mechanical Engineer, you will lead product development teams to bring complex designs from concept to market. You will play a key role in the development of novel medical devices including state of the art minimally invasive catheter-based devices, delivery systems for implants, and other complex medical devices.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead product development of complex mechanical and electromechanical medical devices through various phases of concept feasibility, detailed design and verification


• Lead creation of product requirements and design specifications, and determine applicable regulatory standards and ensures appropriate integration into product requirements


• Generate and maintain computer-aided drawings (CAD) using SolidWorks, schematics and component specifications to document mechanical designs


• Drive hands-on fabrication and testing of prototypes using bench testing, animal and/or cadaver studies to evaluate product designs, and recommend and implement design modifications


• Perform detailed design reviews and tolerance analyses to achieve product performance, cost, reliability and manufacturability requirements


• Serve as the main technical contact with customers and communicate directly with customers to understand project / product needs, and present technical updates, risks and issues


• Effectively interface with and manage suppliers to fabricate prototype and final components


• Develop test plans and protocols, and executes prototype testing and design verification testing


• Lead and contribute towards creation of risk management documentation, including FMEAs


• Create engineering-level manufacturing process instructions, bill of materials and related manufacturing documentation


• Proactively anticipate technical risks and issues, and formulate and implement risk mitigations and corrective/preventive actions


• Assist program managers in developing and maintaining project plans, and in tracking program health in terms of schedule, budget, and technical risks and issues


• Collaborate with cross-functional team members to create and maintain Design History file per internal company procedures, FDA Design Control (21 CFR 820) and ISO 13485 requirements


• Mentor and provide guidance to other engineers and technicians

This is not a remote position.

An individual in this position must be able to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed above. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Must Have:

• BS in Mechanical / Biomedical Engineering with minimum 5 years of experience within the Medical Device industry


• Extensive knowledge and experience with product development of medical devices


• Strong understanding of mechanical component manufacturing (i.e. injection molding, extrusion, etc.)


• Proven experience and proficiency using SolidWorks for mechanical design


• Strong working knowledge and understanding of GD&T and mechanical design standards


• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral

The pay range for this role is $120,000 - 150,000 a year. The successful candidate's starting base pay will be determined based on job-related skills, experience, qualifications, work location and market conditions. The expected base pay range for this role may be modified based on market conditions.

Cirtec Medical Corporation considers everyone for employment and hires qualified candidates without regard to age, race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, protected veteran or disability status or any factor prohibited by law. Cirtec Medical Corporation and all its related companies fully endorse equal opportunity. Cirtec Medical provides reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in the job application process.

We work to create a culture that is built on innovation, respect, transparency and communication, and hope you take pride in being a member of our team. It is Cirtec's goal to create an enjoyable work environment and to keep the company a great place to work. We offer a wide range of benefits, resources, and competitive compensation plans designed to support you at every stage of your career and life. Our benefits include training and career development, healthcare and well-being programs including medical, dental, vision, wellness and occupational health programs, Paid Time Off and 401(k) retirement savings with a company match.