Senior Mechanical Engineer R&D

Are you the 𝗕𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗕𝗲𝘀𝘁? An innovator? A problem solver? If so, CONMED has a great opportunity to join a talented team of experienced R&D Engineers. As a Senior Mechanical Engineer R&D, you will apply intensive and diversified knowledge of engineering principles and practices to a broad area of design assignments. While working under the general supervision of an engineering manager, you'll have significant freedom to drive projects independently. A degree of creativity and latitude is encouraged and expected. You should be familiar with a variety of mechanical engineering design principles and practices, as well as design controls for engineering changes.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Demonstrated mechanical design experience (CAD, tolerance stack ups, GD&T)
• Ability to plan, conduct and supervise engineering assignments involving several smaller or lower priority projects or one major project.
• Works with cross-functional teams and under minimal supervision of an engineer manager or supervisor; has latitude for un-reviewed action.
• Effectively leads small to mid-sized projects.
• Creates and check design specifications.
• Conducts root-cause investigation and recommend corrective action for design issues in existing products
• Effectively communicates relevant project information to superiors.
• Schedules work to meet completion dates and technical specifications.
• Translate or develop engineering specifications based on voice of the customer input.
• Consistently acknowledges and appreciates each team member's contributions.
• Motivates team to work together in the most efficient manner.
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering
• 5 years of R&D experience
  
  

Strongly Preferred

• 3-5 years prior medical device experience preferred.
• Demonstrated mechanical design experience (CAD, tolerance stack ups, GD&T)
  
  

Expected Travel 0-20%

This position is not eligible for employer-visa sponsorship

This job posting is anticipated to close on April 13, 2026. We may, however, extend this time period, in which case the posting will remain available on careers.conmed.com. Please submit your application as soon as possible as we will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis as we receive them.

Benefits

CONMED offers a wide array of benefits to fit your unique needs. Visit our Benefits Page for more information.

• Competitive compensation
• Excellent healthcare including medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage
• Short & long term disability plus life insurance -- cost paid fully by CONMED
• Retirement Savings Plan (401K) -- CONMED matches your contributions dollar for dollar, with the potential for up to 7% per pay period
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan -- allows stock purchases at discounted price
• Tuition assistance for undergraduate and graduate level courses
  
  

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