Mechanical Engineer

Katalyst HealthCares and Life Sciences

$95K — $115K *
Healthcare
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 8+ years of experience in mechanical design and development, particularly in medical device NPD.
  • Proven leadership in mechanical development of electromechanical products in regulated environments.
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering required.
  • Strong proficiency in CAD tools like SolidWorks or Creo.
  • In-depth knowledge of materials and manufacturing processes used in medical devices.

Responsibilities

  • Act as technical lead for mechanical design within electromechanical medical device programs.
  • Own mechanical architecture and interfaces for electro-mechanical subsystems.
  • Lead end-to-end mechanical design activities from concept to production release.
  • Translate user needs and system requirements into reliable mechanical designs.
  • Develop and review 3D CAD models, detailed drawings, and BOMs.
  • Ensure integration of motors, sensors, and cabling within mechanical assemblies.
  • Execute development activities in compliance with ISO 13485 and FDA regulations.
  • Lead risk management activities (dFMEA, pFMEA) with cross-functional teams.

Benefits

  • Mentorship opportunities for junior engineers.
  • Collaboration with cross-functional teams including electronics and software.
  • Involvement in all phases of product lifecycle from concept to production.
  • Contribution to innovative electromechanical design solutions in medical devices.
Full Job Description
Roles & Responsibilities:
  • ct as technical lead for mechanical design within electromechanical medical device programs.
  • Own the mechanical architecture and interfaces for electro-mechanical subsystems including enclosures, mechanisms, mounts, thermal paths, cable routing, and EMI/EMC considerations.
  • Lead end-to-end mechanical design activities from concept, feasibility, and prototyping to design freeze and production release.
  • Translate user needs, system requirements, and electrical/software constraints into robust mechanical designs.
  • Develop and review 3D CAD models, detailed drawings, GD&T, and BOMs.
  • Ensure proper integration of motors, sensors, PCBs, batteries, power supplies, connectors, and cabling within mechanical assemblies.
  • Execute development activities in compliance with ISO 13485, FDA 21 CFR 820, ISO 14971, and applicable IEC standards.
  • Ensure completeness and quality of Design History File (DHF) documentation.
  • Lead and participate in risk management activities (dFMEA, pFMEA, hazard analysis) with cross-functional teams.
  • Support design changes through formal ECO/ECN processes.
  • Define mechanical verification strategies and support DVT, EVT, and V&V testing.
  • Investigate and resolve failures observed during testing, manufacturing, or field feedback.
  • Lead application of DFM/DFA principles for manufacturing processes.
  • Work closely with suppliers and contract manufacturers on tooling, materials, processes, and yield improvement.
  • Support FAI, PPAP, pilot builds, and design transfer to manufacturing.
  • Drive resolution of manufacturing issues, NCRs, and deviations related to mechanical design.
  • Collaborate with electronics, software, systems, quality, regulatory, and supply chain teams.
  • Lead and participate in design reviews, technical discussions, and customer walkthroughs.
  • Guide and perform engineering analyses including tolerance stack-ups (hand calculations and FEA).
  • Provide technical input for cost reduction, design optimization, and next-generation improvements.
  • Mentor and technically guide junior and mid-level engineers.

Requirements:
  • 8+ years of experience in mechanical design and development, with significant experience in medical device NPD.
  • Proven experience leading mechanical development of electromechanical products through full product lifecycle in regulated environments.
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering.

Required Technical Skills:
  • Strong proficiency in CAD tools such as SolidWorks or Creo.
  • In-depth knowledge of materials and manufacturing processes for medical devices.
  • Strong understanding of electromechanical integration, thermal considerations, EMI/EMC-aware mechanical design, and reliability.
  • Expertise in GD&T (ASME Y14.5), tolerance stack-up, and DFM/DFA.
  • Knowledge of FEA and practical engineering calculations.

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