Familiarity with anatomy, physiology, and clinical skills is advantageous
Strong background in mechanical design principles and mechatronic systems
Proficient in CAD software, preferably Siemens NX
Responsibilities
Design, develop, and improve mechanical components, assemblies, and systems
Create and maintain engineering drawings and technical documentation
Test, troubleshoot, and resolve technical issues through root cause analysis
Build, prototype, and validate product concepts and designs
Collaborate with cross-functional teams throughout the product lifecycle
Support product changes and continuous improvement initiatives
Ensure designs comply with quality, regulatory, and manufacturability standards
Benefits
Collaborative cross-functional team environment
Opportunity for continuous improvement and innovation
Engage in meaningful work related to Mother and Child health products
Access to cutting-edge technology and laboratory equipment
Focus on both technical and personal development opportunities
Full Job Description
Mechanical Engineer
POSITION OVERVIEW:
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.
ACCOUNTABILITIES:
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
RESPONSIBILITIES:
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
TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:
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.Curious, creative and passionate about innovation and problem solving
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
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
Bachelor of Science degree, Mechanical Engineering
Knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and clinical skills is a plus
3-9 years' experience
Please note that this range does not include any other compensation or benefits that an individual may be eligible for. The salary offered depends on a variety of factors, which may include, but not limited to; the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, location, level of education attained, and/or professional certifications, years of relevant experience, special skills, etc.
