Staff Engineer, Advanced Instrument Development

Genesis Medtech Group; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading medical technology company in Minneapolis is seeking an Instrument Development Lead. This role involves designing and developing advanced surgical instruments for minimally invasive procedures. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Biomedical Engineering and a minimum of 5 years of experience in the surgical device field. Key responsibilities include mechanical design, collaboration with cross-functional teams, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. This position is an opportunity to drive innovation in minimally invasive surgery.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years experience in designing complex mechanical products, preferably in surgical devices.
• Proven expertise in mechanical design, including material selection and testing methods.
• Familiarity with device regulations and medical device design controls.

Responsibilities

• Drive the mechanical design and development of surgical instruments.
• Collaborate with R&D and clinical teams to define product requirements.
• Analyze field performance data to identify design enhancements.

Skills

Mechanical design

CAD modeling

Prototyping

Testing methods

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline

Job description

We are looking for a highly passionate individual to join our Genesis MedTech US R&D organization and drive future innovations in minimally invasive surgery.

Position Overview

The Instrument Development Lead is responsible for driving the design, engineering, and integration of advanced surgical instruments and precision systems from concept to implementation. The role involves leading the development of complex minimally invasive surgical devices to meet rigorous safety and clinical performance standards, collaborating with product management, mechanical, electrical, and software engineering teams, and building robust test strategies for reliable performance.

Job Duties and Key Responsibilities

• Drive the mechanical design, analysis, and development of reusable and disposable instruments for minimally invasive surgery
• Collaborate cross-functionally with system engineering, clinical, marketing, and R&D teams to define product requirements and development strategy
• Conduct in-depth research and performance characterization of instruments across the product development lifecycle
• Serve as a key technical expert, resolving complex design and manufacturing challenges through multidisciplinary integration
• Lead and participate in design reviews to evaluate progress, gather feedback, and drive continuous improvement
• Analyze field performance data to identify failure modes and implement data‑driven design enhancements
• Support detailed documentation across design and manufacturing processes, including specifications, inspection protocols, and assembly instructions
• Develop and validate models, simulations, and empirical testing of complex assemblies
• Design precision mechanical components with strong consideration for material selection, stress analysis, and motion performance
• Ensure compliance with design control processes and regulatory requirements through structured reviews and documentation

Requirements

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or related discipline. Advanced degree preferred
• Minimum 5 years experience in designing complex mechanical products, preferably in surgical devices
• Proven expertise in mechanical design, including material selection, CAD modeling, prototyping, and testing methods, preferably within the medical device industry
• Comprehensive experience across the full product development lifecycle, from concept and design through analysis, debugging, verification, validation, transfer to manufacturing, and post‑launch support
• A hands‑on, collaborative engineering lead with a track record of effectively contributing within cross‑functional teams
• Familiarity with device regulations and medical device design controls, with a solid understanding of regulatory and quality system requirements
• Direct involvement in the design and development of complex medical instruments and systems within the MedTech sector
• Strong knowledge of component selection and test strategies, with a focus on reliability, manufacturability, and long‑term performance

Preferred qualifications

• Comprehensive understanding of the MedTech value chain, including R&D, product development, lifecycle management, and manufacturing processes
• Experience in leading efforts to develop technically complex products from innovation to new product development
• Regulated industry experience and surgical knowledge
• Experience launching real‑world, commercially successful products

Genesis MedTech is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, or veteran status.