Senior Design Engineer

Medline • Eagan, MN

1d • $87,360 - $131,040

About The Position

Medline Industries is seeking a Senior Design Engineer to join our Research, Development & Engineering (RD&E) team as a part of our Microtek product division. This position requires strong engineering expertise, creative problem-solving, and the ability to collaborate across functions. You’ll be responsible for driving innovative product designs, supporting cross-functional initiatives, and ensuring compliance with regulatory and quality standards throughout the development process. The Senior Design Engineer will tackle meaningful challenges by helping bring cutting-edge, sterile medical technologies to market. In turn, you will shape your career in a growth-focused organization that values innovation and continuous improvement and you will be given the ability to thrive in an inclusive environment that embraces diverse perspectives and ideas.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field.
• At least 4 years of engineering experience.
• Experience writing technical documentation such as protocols and reports.
• Experience developing and reviewing finished goods specifications.
• Proven ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams as a technical contributor.

Nice To Haves

• Degree in Mechanical or Biomedical Engineering preferred.
• 3+ years of experience in the medical device industry.
• Experience with Class I disposable medical device development.
• Strong ability to manage and execute design objectives independently.
• Proficiency in CAD (SolidWorks preferred).
• Experience with design tools such as FEA, DFSS, DFM, ISO/CE Mark, GMP, GDP, ASME Y14.5, and GD&T.
• Knowledge plastic film processing, pressure-sensitive adhesives, and other medical-grade materials.
• Understanding of regulatory standards (ISO 13485, ISO 14971, IEC 60601).
• Strong communication, organizational skills, and attention to detail.
• Experience in customer-facing roles is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the technical lead for the design and development of new product initiatives in sterile barrier protection.
• Develop innovative product designs, create and evaluate prototypes, and produce detailed technical drawings and specifications.
• Collaborate with the business team to understand user needs and translate them into actionable design requirements.
• Work with cross-functional teams—including Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Quality, and Regulatory—to ensure product designs are feasible, compliant, and manufacturable.
• Evaluate prototypes and final designs for usability, performance, quality, and manufacturability.
• Use CAD software (preferably SolidWorks) to create models, drawings, and layouts.
• Ensure compliance with applicable medical device regulations and quality systems (e.g., ISO, GMP, GLP).
• Partner with Legal and IP teams to identify and support opportunities for intellectual property protection.

Benefits

• Medline Industries, LP, and its subsidiaries, offer a competitive total rewards package, continuing education & training, and tremendous potential with a growing worldwide organization.
• Our benefit package includes health insurance, life and disability, 401(k) contributions, paid time off, etc., for employees working 30 or more hours per week on average.
• For roles where employees work less than 30 hours per week, benefits include 401(k) contributions as well as access to the Employee Assistance Program, Employee Resource Groups and the Employee Service Corp.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees