Mechanical Engineer - Sustaining Engineering

Sentec

$70K — $95K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent experience required.
  • 3+ years as a Mechanical Engineer; medical device experience preferred.
  • Proficiency in 3D CAD tools (SolidWorks, Creo).
  • Strong understanding of mechanical fundamentals including GD&T and tolerance analysis.
  • Familiarity with ISO 13485 and FDA design controls preferred.
  • Ability to learn and apply relevant standards and regulations.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and support design changes for existing medical devices.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams for product and manufacturing improvements.
  • Create and manage design documentation like 3D CAD models and specifications.
  • Conduct engineering analyses, such as tolerance stack-ups and material selection.
  • Perform root cause investigations and testing for post-market surveillance and CAPA.
  • Define or revise user needs and design inputs for regulatory compliance.
  • Support verification and validation testing for design requirement compliance.

Benefits

  • Meaningful work in a rapidly growing company with opportunities for advancement.
  • Directly influence product quality and impact patients worldwide.
  • Opportunities for professional and personal growth.
  • Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • Paid parental leave, wellness stipend, and tuition reimbursement.
Full Job Description
Bring your mechanical engineering expertise to Sentec's growing Sustaining Engineering team and help shape the future of respiratory care. In this impactful role, you will support design changes, troubleshoot field and production challenges, and help ensure our products continue to meet the high quality and regulatory standards expected in the medical device industry.

This is an exciting opportunity to partner with cross-functional teams, solve meaningful engineering challenges, and help improve the manufacturability and performance of Sentec's respiratory devices. You will investigate and analyze complex issues, develop practical and innovative solutions, and take ownership of engineering assignments that support the continued success, reliability, and growth of our products.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Lead and support design changes and engineering updates for existing medical devices
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support product and manufacturing improvements
  • Create and manage design documentation including 3D CAD models, drawings, specifications, and BOMs.
  • Conduct engineering analyses, including tolerance stack-ups, material selection, and DFM/DFA.
  • Perform root cause investigation, failure analysis, and testing for post-market surveillance and CAPA activities.
  • Define or revise user needs, design inputs, and product requirements as needed for design or regulatory compliance updates.
  • Support verification and validation testing to ensure the product meets design requirements, and assist with risk management activities such as FMEA and hazard analysis.
  • Ensure all designs comply with applicable standards and regulations (e.g., ISO 13485, FDA 21 CFR Part 820, ISO/IEC 60601).

Requirements

Qualifications/ Education:
  • Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering preferred or equivalent work experience required.
  • 3+ years' experience working as a Mechanical Engineer; medical device industry experience preferred
  • Proficiency with 3D CAD tools (e.g., SolidWorks, Creo)
  • Strong understanding of mechanical fundamentals: GD&T, tolerance analysis, DFM/DFA, and materials
  • Familiarity with ISO 13485 and FDA design controls preferred
  • Ability to develop a working knowledge of standards and regulations required.

Benefits
  • Meaningful work in a rapidly growing company with opportunity for advancement
  • Directly influence the quality of products and make a difference for patients worldwide
  • Opportunities for professional and personal growth


Sentec offers competitive benefits like Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA, FSA, and 401K matching, as well as paid parental leave , a wellness stipend and tuition reimbursement. Sentec emphasizes employee voices and recognizes hard work making it a promising environment for professional growth. Sentec focuses on delivering impactful healthcare products and improving patient care.

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