Mechanical Engineer

Laerdal Medical AS

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About The Position

The Mechanical Engineer is responsible for designing, developing, testing, and maintaining mechanical systems and components that support Laerdal’s Maternal & Nursing products and solutions. This role ensures high-quality, reliable system functionality throughout the product lifecycle while collaborating closely with cross‑functional engineering, production, and quality teams.

Requirements

Strong knowledge of mechanical design principles & mechatronic systems design
Experience with multidisciplinary hardware product development
Experience with system level design and cabling
Knowledge of plastics injection molding and sheet metal fabrication
Proficiency in CAD software preferably Siemens NX
Good at rapid prototyping and iterative product design
Experience with laboratory test equipment (oscilloscopes, multimeters, logic analyzers)
Experience with prototyping equipment and 3D printing
Bachelor of Science degree, Mechanical Engineering
3-9 years' experience

Nice To Haves

Curious, creative and passionate about innovation and problem solving
Knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and clinical skills is a plus

Responsibilities

Managing mechanical design architecture, solutions and documentation throughout the product lifecycle
Ensuring product regulatory compliance and adherence to internal standards and regulatory requirements
Maintaining accurate documentation of mechanical systems within PLM systems
Technical decision‑making for component selection, system design strategies, and design verification validation methods
Providing technical guidance during product changes, upgrades, and quality improvements
Communicating and collaborating with cross-functional teams, architecture leadership, and product teams
Design, develop, and improve mechanical components, assemblies, and systems
Create and maintain engineering drawings, specifications, and technical documentation
Test, troubleshoot, and resolve technical issues through root cause analysis and problem solving
Build, prototype, and validate product concepts and designs
Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, and Product Development teams throughout the product lifecycle
Support product changes, updates, and continuous improvement initiatives
Ensure designs meet quality, regulatory, manufacturability, and reliability requirements
Evaluate components and provide technical support for suppliers and sourcing activities
Research emerging technologies and industry trends to drive innovation
Support manufacturing operations by resolving design-related issues and optimizing product performance