Medline Corporate R&D is looking for a Sr. Mechanical Design engineer in our Corporate R&D department in Northfield IL. The Corporate R&D team supports all of Medline's divisions in developing a wide range of mechanical and electromechanical medical devices.

Our R&D engineers are a critical resource within our NPD team that assists with developing robust component designs, assemblies and manufacturing processes. This is an exciting opportunity for an engineer with great injection molded plastics design experience to share their expertise, and help us deliver innovation and assist our infusion pump development team in developing the next generation infusion pumps. This position follows a hybrid model of work (Tues/Thurs in office).

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead the design, development, and qualification of plastic components in Class I and Class II medical devices

• Serve as an integral part of NPD team and execute design for manufacturing/assembly/cost

• Ensure compliance with user requirements, quality, regulatory, safety and ergonomic standards

• Incorporate risk mitigation methodology to drive process stability and capability

• Support design transfer to manufacturing including collaborating with domestic and international manufacturers to validate designs and troubleshoot problems that arise.

• Collaborate with product divisions to identify and advise on user needs and design requirements.

• Leverage customer interactions to incorporate human factors and user centered design philosophies into product design efforts.

• Work with legal to design and implement new intellectual property.

COVID-19 Vaccination

Please be aware that Medline requires all employees starting in this position to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. This position will require the successful candidate to provide proof that they are fully vaccinated by their start date. Medline is an equal opportunity employer, and will provide reasonable accommodations to those individuals who are unable to be vaccinated for COVID-19 consistent with federal, state, and local law.

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or biomedical engineering

Work Experience

• At least 4 years of experience in product design. (Mechanical product design preferred)

• Must have experience with Solidworks and prototype fabrication.

PREFERRED JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Should have direct experience in injection molded plastics part design and manufacturing. Blow molding, rotational molding, compression molding experience a plus.

• Certified Solidworks Professional

• Experience with Solidworks Plastic simulation or MoldFlow is a plus

• Experience designing and launching electromechanical devices to market.

• Experience designing ruggedized and Ingress Protection (IP) rated products

• Experience in product design within the medical device industry including medical device requirements (Class I-II), design controls, and assessment of risk is a plus

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

Position requires travel up to 10% of the time for business purposes (domestic and international).