R&D Engineer - Med Device Manufacturing

A growing medical device organization is seeking a Medical Device Engineer to join their R&D team and support the design and development of advanced catheter-based technologies. This role is ideal for an Entry-Level Engineer through Senior Engineer-level professional who enjoys hands-on product development, solving complex engineering challenges, and contributing throughout the full product lifecycle from concept through commercialization.

The ideal candidate will have experience designing catheter-based medical devices, strong knowledge of materials and manufacturing processes, and the ability to collaborate cross-functionally with R&D, Quality, Manufacturing, and Operations teams.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop complex catheter-based medical devices and delivery systems
• Create CAD models, drawings, assemblies, and technical documentation using SolidWorks or similar platforms
• Build and troubleshoot prototypes through hands-on testing and iterative development
• Support design verification activities, including test method development and mechanical testing
• Collaborate with manufacturing teams on DFM, process improvements, and production scale-up
• Maintain design documentation, risk files, and engineering records within a regulated medical device environment
• Support root cause investigations, product improvements, and technical problem solving

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Biomedical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field
• 3+ years of medical device product development experience (5+ preferred)
• Strong experience designing catheter-based medical devices, including areas such as:
  • Multi-lumen shafts
  • Braids, coils, and torque transfer systems
  • Balloon integration
  • Polymer and nitinol-based components
• Proficiency with 3D CAD software (SolidWorks preferred)
• Hands-on prototype development, testing, and troubleshooting experience
• Understanding of medical device design controls, ISO 13485, ISO 14971, and FDA regulations

Preferred Experience

• Steerable or deflectable catheter systems
• Structural heart, cardiovascular, or therapeutic devices
• Catheter manufacturing processes including braiding, laser processing, bonding, reflow, tipping, and thermoforming
• Experience supporting transfer to manufacturing and commercialization

Opportunity Highlights

• Work on innovative catheter-based medical technologies
• Own projects throughout the full product development lifecycle
• Collaborate with talented engineering and cross-functional teams
• Make a direct impact on products that improve patient outcomes

Must be eligible to work in the United States without restriction and without the need for current or future sponsorship.

Resumes can be confidentially sent to eli.stader@gogpac.com or call direct at (319)774-8916.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.