Principal/Senior Mechanical Engineer
Therakos Healthcare Limited · Nashville, TN · 1 mo ago
On-siteEngineeringFull-time
About the role
The Principal / Senior Mechanical Engineer will play a crucial role in the research and development team, focusing on the design, development, and optimization of complex medical devices, materials, and combination products from conception through launch.
Requirements
- BS in Mechanical engineering (Masters Preferred)
- 8+ years of dedicated mechanical design experience, with at least 5 years specifically in the medical device industry
- Expert-level proficiency in CAD/solid modeling (Solidworks or equivalent)
- Strong knowledge of materials & fabrication/manufacturing/injection molding technologies
- Experience with FEA, CFD or other engineering simulation tools
- Deep mastery of medical device design controls and regulations (e.g. ISO 13485, ISO 14971, ISO 60601)
- Ability to work independently, analyse data rigorously, and manage multiple priorities.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Responsibilities
- Lead the mechanical architecture and detailed design of complex, multi-component patient connected medical devices using CAD and simulation tools.
- Translate user needs into functional requirements and prototypes using advanced manufacturing techniques.
- Perform rigorous tolerance analysis (GD&T), structural/thermal FEA, and kinematic modeling to ensure absolute reliability in clinical environments.
- Architect and execute comprehensive Verification and Validation protocols within ISO 13485 and FDA 21 CFR Part 820 quality systems.
- Collaborate directly with manufacturing, quality, and supply chain teams to optimize designed for manufacturability (DFM), assembly (DFA), and cost at scale.
- Drive technical risk management (compliance with ISO 14971) through hazard analysis, fault tree analysis, FMEA, and rigorous root cause investigations.
- Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and other design staff
- Manage multiple projects balancing technical priorities, timelines & budgets.
- Prepare technical documentation, reports and presentations for internal & external stakeholders.
Benefits
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Opportunities for professional development and career growth.
- Collaborative and innovative work environment.