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Our F500 Medical Device client has an exciting opportunity for a Mechanical Engineer.
Job Summary:
The Urology Research & Development (R&D) organization is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Mechanical Engineer to join our acquisition and integration project for a duration of twelve months, with the option to extend. In this role, you will provide support in validating existing test methods to the client’s compliance using Gauge R&R or other methods. This role would be responsible for assessing the acquired company’s design test methods to determine if validation testing is required and either running the appropriate tests or updating associated documentation to rationalize why no testing is required.
As a key team member, you will provide testing solutions and technical support under some guidance from our subject matter experts. You will utilize your background in mechanical and/or systems design, test method design and validation, verification testing, and statistical analysis.
Responsibilities:
Identifying gaps in the acquired company’s test method validation compliance to the client’s Work Instructions and SOPs and defining strategy to close these gaps.
Providing input to project goals and progress and recommending appropriate revisions.
Communicating progress, risks, and trade-offs of technical deliverables to project leadership, and recommends revisions as needed.
Completing complex or novel assignments requires the development of new or improved techniques and procedures. Work is expected to result in efficient and effective integration of medical device technologies into the client’s portfolio.
Completing engineering work in one or more of the following: technology development or remediation, product design refinement, test of materials, preparation of specifications, process study, and report preparation.
Assessing the feasibility and soundness of alternative engineering processes, products, or equipment.
Successfully completed clear and concise engineering documentation.
Demonstrating Technology Development and Product Development system knowledge through delivery of high quality, high impact deliverables.
Job Requirements:
Windchill and Test Method Validation experience required
BS or above in Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Electromechanical Engineering, or related field
4 yrs of engineering or related experience with bachelor’s degree, or 2 yrs with Master’s
Strong mechanical and/or systems engineering and problem-solving skills and attention to detail
Ability to draw conclusions and make recommendations based on technical inputs from multiple and varied sources
Strong written and verbal communication, judgment, decision-making, collaboration, and critical thinking skills
Personal drive, individual accountability & a strong bias for action.
10% travel
Must work onsite 3 days per week minimum at our Arden Hills, MN location
Preferred Qualifications:
Familiarity with IEC 14708 and 45502 Active Implantable standards
Familiarity with IEC 60601 Medical Electrical Equipment standards, including laser-specific sections
Experience with statistical techniques (Gauge R&R, Process Capabilities Studies) and Minitab
Experience in single-use device or active implantable test methods and test method validation
Ability to build strong relationships across the organization and with external stakeholders
Other Details:
Schedule: 06:00:AM - 02:30:PM
Contract Length: 12 months with possible extension
Work Set-Up: Onsite 3 days per week minimum in Arden Hills, MN
Start Date: 12/1/2025
Travel Requirements: 10%