Mechanical Engineer II
Forj Medical · St Paul, MN · 2 mo ago
Engineering$80k–$110k/yrFull-time
Job Duties And Responsibilities
- Design and evaluate electromechanical medical devices with applications in instrumentation, fluid management, motion control, pneumatics, and power transmission
- Collaborate with human factors engineers, industrial designers, usability experts, and external partners to develop innovative, clinically relevant products
- Design plastic, metal, and machined enclosures in compliance with applicable international standards and regulatory certification requirements
- Research, develop, design, and evaluate electromechanical components, assemblies, fixtures, and equipment; assist with supplier selection and evaluation
- Participate in design reviews, technical analyses, project definition, and cost estimating activities
- Apply statistical techniques to support manufacturability, reliability, and process capability assessments
- Utilize hazard analysis, DFMEA, and other risk management tools to support product safety and regulatory compliance
- Define and perform feasibility, evaluation, and verification testing
- Provide technical guidance to internal and external engineering support personnel
- Interface with manufacturing and suppliers to define assembly processes and support design for manufacturability
- Design, build, and validate test and manufacturing fixtures
- Provide sustaining and consulting engineering support to manufacturing
- Analyze, review, and evaluate design alternatives
- Prepare, review, and maintain design documentation, drawings, and test procedures
- Absorb and support requirements definition, analysis, and allocation
- Support test execution and documentation activities
- Develop task estimates to support project planning efforts
- Support continuous improvement and engineering process initiatives
Qualifications And Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Physics, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
- Minimum of 3–6 years of experience with a BS degree or 0–3 years with an MS degree
- Experience with mechanical device development across design and production phases
- Ability to solve medium‑complexity mechanical problems efficiently
- Strong technical documentation skills
- Medical device experience preferred but not required
Working Conditions And Requirements
- Office environment
- Manufacturing environment
Compensation And Total Rewards Package
- The expected starting salary for this position is $80,000 to $110,000 depending on qualifications.
- As part of your overall rewards, we offer a comprehensive benefits program.
- We offer health, dental, vision, 401K plans, and time off programs.
- You may also be eligible to participate in an annual bonus program which depends on various factors, including, individual and organizational performance.