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Medical Device Engineer

Collabera
North Chicago, IL Contractor
POSTED ON 7/2/2026 CLOSED ON 7/11/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Device Engineer position at Collabera?

Job Summary:

An industry-leading healthcare technology organization is seeking a Medical Device Engineer III to support lifecycle management and on-market design changes for combination and consumable medical devices. This role will focus on product design support, supplier-driven engineering changes, Design History File (DHF) maintenance, regulatory compliance, and cross-functional collaboration. The ideal candidate has experience in medical device or pharmaceutical product development and a strong understanding of global quality and regulatory requirements.


Key Responsibilities:

• Lead engineering activities supporting on-market product changes and product lifecycle management for medical devices.

• Execute supplier-driven design changes while ensuring product quality, compliance, and manufacturing readiness.

• Maintain and update Design History File (DHF) documentation and product traceability throughout the product lifecycle.

• Perform engineering test execution, data analysis, deviation investigations, and technical report preparation.

• Review technical documentation to ensure compliance with applicable regulatory and quality requirements.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Quality, Regulatory Affairs, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and external partners.

• Support manufacturing activities by resolving product design issues and implementing engineering improvements.

• Drive process standardization and continuous improvement initiatives to improve development and product support efficiency.

• Communicate project status, technical challenges, and implementation strategies to internal stakeholders and external vendors.

• Ensure engineering activities comply with global medical device regulations and industry standards.


Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Bioengineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.

• At least three years of experience in medical device or pharmaceutical product development.

• Experience with Design History File (DHF) management and product lifecycle documentation.

• Knowledge of supplier change management and on-market product support.

• Experience executing engineering testing, deviation investigations, data review, and technical report writing.

• Working knowledge of global medical device regulations including MDR, ISO 13485, ISO 14971, and ISO 10993.

• Familiarity with FDA medical device regulations and quality system requirements.

• Excellent written, verbal, and cross-functional communication skills.

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.


Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in an engineering or scientific discipline.

• Experience with combination products or consumable medical devices.

• Experience supporting both medical device and pharmaceutical development programs.

• Knowledge of design controls, risk management, and product verification activities.

• Experience driving continuous improvement or process standardization initiatives.


Benefits:

The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, long-term disability insurance, short-term disability insurance, paid parking/public transportation, paid time off, paid sick and safe time, hours of paid vacation time, weeks of paid parental leave, and paid holidays annually – as applicable.


Pay Range: $50/hr to $55/hr

Salary : $50 - $55

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