Senior Mechanical Engineer

Job Title: Mechanical Engineer Level 4

Job Description

We are seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer who will apply standard operating procedures and extensive knowledge of mechanical engineering best practices, standards, and technologies to design, develop, test, and support medical device systems. This position involves collaborating cross-functionally to advance products from concept through development and into production. The ideal candidate will operate with minimal technical supervision and will be responsible for delivering milestones on projects of moderate to high complexity.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop medical device systems using in-depth mechanical engineering knowledge.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to advance products from concept through development and production.

• Deliver project milestones with minimal supervision, using creativity, sound engineering judgment, and independent decision-making.

• Serve as the technical authority in areas of expertise and lead projects or major subsystems.

• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and technicians.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Physics, or a related field (or equivalent experience).

• Minimum of 6-9 years of experience with a BS degree or 3-6 years with an MS degree.

• Expert-level understanding of mechanical design, detailing, prototyping, design for manufacturability, production processes, and testing for Class II and/or Class III medical devices.

• Demonstrated ability to solve complex mechanical problems efficiently and effectively.

• Strong technical documentation and reporting skills.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Proven project planning, organization, and technical leadership capabilities.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in the medical device industry is preferred.

• Ability to lead technical projects and communicate effectively with customers.

• Proficiency in Solidworks.

Work Environment

The work environment involves using state-of-the-art technologies and equipment to design and develop medical devices. As a Senior Mechanical Engineer, you will work in a collaborative setting with opportunities to lead projects and influence product development. Flexibility in working hours may be required to meet project deadlines.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Saint Paul, MN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $100000.00 - $130000.00/yr.

The expected starting salary for this position is $100,000 to $135,000 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.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Saint Paul,MN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 3, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.