Mechanical Engineer

Medela • McHenry, IL

42d • Hybrid

About The Position

Mechanical Engineer Medical Device | Product Development & Innovation. At Medela LLC, you’ll have the opportunity to play a hands-on role in developing and improving medical devices that make a difference for patients and healthcare professionals. From the first design concept through prototyping, testing, refinement and commercialization, you’ll help bring innovative ideas to life. This is a great opportunity for an engineer who enjoys creative problem-solving, hands-on product development and seeing their designs move from the drawing board into production. While medical device experience is a plus, we also welcome engineers with strong mechanical design and product development experience in other regulated or technically complex industries, including automotive and aerospace.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• 4+ years of professional engineering experience.
• Strong hands-on experience with mechanical design, materials, analysis and manufacturing.
• At least 2 years of professional CAD experience using Creo, SolidWorks, Siemens NX or a comparable platform.
• Working knowledge of GD&T.
• Experience developing mechanical design concepts, building and refining prototypes, and translating designs into manufacturable products.
• Strong creative problem-solving skills and the ability to evaluate multiple technical solutions.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and collaborate effectively across engineering and business functions.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Experience designing plastic components and working with plastic materials and manufacturing processes.
• Familiarity with injection molding and Design for Manufacturability (DFM).
• Product development experience in medical devices, automotive, aerospace or another regulated industry.
• Familiarity with FDA and ISO requirements, design controls and engineering documentation.
• Basic understanding of electromechanical systems and the ability to collaborate with electrical, hardware and software engineers.
• Knowledge of medical device sterilization and biocompatibility requirements.
• Experience working in a global product development environment.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and improve mechanical components and assemblies for medical devices, with a focus on product enhancements and innovation.
• Generate new design concepts through brainstorming, technical research and competitive product analysis.
• Develop prototypes and working models, evaluate design alternatives and refine concepts through multiple iterations.
• Create detailed 3D CAD models, engineering drawings and technical specifications.
• Apply GD&T to support accurate, manufacturable designs.
• Evaluate materials, manufacturing processes and design alternatives while balancing performance, quality, cost and development timelines.
• Design and support plastic components and work with manufacturing teams and suppliers to develop effective solutions.
• Support prototype testing and design verification and validation activities.
• Prepare and maintain engineering documentation in accordance with quality and regulatory requirements.
• Work within a structured Stage-Gate product development process, participating in design reviews and project approvals.
• Collaborate with Quality, Regulatory and Operations teams on requirements including sterilization and biocompatibility.
• Help transition successful designs into manufacturing and commercialization.
• Manage engineering responsibilities across multiple projects, identify and resolve technical challenges, and provide engineering input on design changes, supplier decisions, manufacturing processes and product costs.

Benefits

• $100,000+ starting salary plus bonus potential
• Hybrid work schedule: 3 days on-site / 2 days remote
• Comprehensive benefits package
• 401(k) with company match
• Money Purchase Pension Plan
• 16 weeks of paid parental leave
• Generous PTO and 14 paid holidays
• An opportunity to work on innovative medical device products from concept through commercialization

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level