Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

About the role

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on August 5, 2026. At MiniMed, you can begin a lifelong career of exploration and innovation, while helping make a difference in the lives of people living with diabetes around the globe. You'll lead with purpose, breaking down barriers to innovation for a more connected, compassionate world.

Responsibilities

• Researches, plans, designs, verifies, validates and develops mechanical and/or electromechanical products and systems, such as metals, instruments, controls, plastics, robots, engines, machines and mechanical, resonance, hydraulic or heat transfer systems for production, transmission, measurement, and use of energy.
• Recommends various technology options or approaches for system, processes, facility or program improvements in terms of safety, performance, efficiency or costs.
• May be responsible for the transfer from R&D to manufacturing.

Requirements

• Minimum Requirements: Bachelor’s degree with 4+ years’ experience or Advanced degree with 2+ years of experience.
• Fixture design and deployment experience.
• Solid Works / CAD Modeling.
• Ability to travel 20 – 30% domestic and international.

Nice to have

• Ability to plan and execute with speed and accuracy.
• Statistical analysis knowledge.
• Project Management experience.
• Ability to work with mechanical assembly equipment such as staking, adhesive dispense, electrical functional test equipment.
• Past equipment validation or process validation experience (DOE, Process development, IQ, OQ, PQ).

Physical Job Requirements

The above statements are representative of the nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this position. The physical demands described within the Responsibilities section of this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Benefits & Compensation

MiniMed offers a competitive salary and flexible benefits package. Salary ranges for U.S. (excl. PR) locations (USD): $87,000.00 - $149,000.00 For roles located in California, Seattle WA, Washington DC, Boston MA, and New York City, the salary range is $97,000 - $165,000 USD. Actual compensation may vary based on factors including experience, education, certifications, skills, market conditions, internal equity, and geographic location. Compensation and benefits information pertains solely to candidates hired within the United States (local market compensation and benefits will apply for others).

Pay

Actual compensation may vary based on factors including experience, education, certifications, skills, market conditions, internal equity, and geographic location.

Schedule

Full-time on-site role in Northridge, CA