Mechanical Design Eng I

MiniMed•Northridge, CA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

At MiniMed, you can begin a lifelong career of exploration and innovation, while helping make a difference in the lives of people living with diabetes around the globe. You'll lead with purpose, breaking down barriers to innovation for a more connected, compassionate world. Operations Engineering sits at the intersection of product design, manufacturing, and quality — serving as the engineering backbone that brings medical devices from concept into reliable, high-volume production. Our team is responsible for ensuring that production equipment, processes, and tooling meet the rigorous standards required in a regulated medical device environment. As MiniMed continues to scale and innovate in diabetes care technology, Operations Engineering plays a critical role in launching new production lines, optimizing existing processes, and maintaining the validated state of our manufacturing systems. Engineers on this team collaborate closely with R&D, Quality, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain to deliver products to the patients who depend on them every day. We are looking for a motivated, detail-oriented engineer at the start of their career who is passionate about mechanical design and eager to develop into a well-rounded manufacturing engineer. This role is heavily centered on SolidWorks drafting, drawing creation, and fixture design — with exposure to the broader world of process engineering, validation, and continuous improvement. You'll be embedded in a team that prioritizes mentorship, hands-on learning, and professional growth. Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned. Full time on-site role in Northridge, CA

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree and 0 years of experience.
Travel up to 20-30% domestic and international

Nice To Haves

Internship or co-op experience in a manufacturing, product development, or engineering environment
Exposure to tolerance stack-up analysis or Design for Manufacturability (DFM) concepts
Ability to read, interpret, and mark up mechanical engineering drawings
Demonstrated ability to create 3D models, assemblies, and detailed 2D engineering drawings — through coursework, internships, or personal projects utilizing Solidworks
Foundational understanding of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing principles and how they are applied on engineering drawings
Ability to maintain organized, accurate engineering files and records
Clear written and verbal communication skills — able to ask good questions, document decisions, and present work to the team
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a team-based environment

Responsibilities

Create, revise, and maintain detailed engineering drawings in SolidWorks, ensuring compliance with GD&T standards, dimensioning conventions, and MiniMed drawing requirements
Assist in the design and development of custom fixtures, jigs, and tooling used in production, prototyping, and test setups — from initial concept sketches through released drawings
Support engineering change orders (ECOs) by updating drawings, BOMs, and related documentation through the revision control process
Build and maintain SolidWorks part files, assemblies, and configurations for production tooling, equipment components, and design concepts
Incorporate feedback from senior engineers and cross-functional partners into drawing revisions; participate in design reviews to develop engineering judgment
Maintain accurate and organized engineering records, including drawing files, design history documentation, and supporting calculations, in compliance with applicable quality system requirements
Actively seek mentorship from senior engineers; pursue growth in areas such as tolerance analysis, DFM, materials selection, automation, and manufacturing processes
Assist with equipment qualification activities (IQ/OQ/PQ) by supporting test execution, collecting data, recording observations, and compiling results under the direction of senior engineers
Work alongside quality, manufacturing, and senior engineers to support lean manufacturing opportunities.