R&D Senior Engineer II

Overview

Here at Avanos Medical, we passionately believe in three things: making a difference in our products, services and offers; making a difference in how we work and collaborate; and having an impact on healthcare challenges and lives around the world. Avanos Medical is a medical device company focused on delivering clinically superior breakthrough solutions. We are headquartered in Alpharetta, Georgia, with operations in more than 90 countries and traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker AVNS.

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Requisition

Job Title: R&D Senior Engineer II

• Lead design and development activities for assigned subsystems or product components through all phases of the PDP.
• Develop and refine 3D CAD models, detailed drawings, specifications, and tolerance analyses consistent with design control and DFM/DFA principles.
• Conduct and document design reviews, FMEA, and risk assessments to ensure robust performance, reliability, and patient safety.
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners (Systems, Quality, Regulatory, Clinical, Technical Operations, Project Head) to translate user needs and system requirements into actionable design inputs.
• Support prototype builds, design verification and validation testing, and root cause analysis for design issues.
• Apply sound engineering principles in areas such as mechanical design, fluidics, and electromechanical integration to develop effective solutions.
• Work with Technical Operations teams to ensure designs are manufacturable, cost-efficient, and scalable.
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior engineers within the team.
• Support intellectual property development through design innovation and technical documentation.

Required:

• B.S. degree in Mechanical, Biomedical, or related Engineering discipline.
• 6+ years of experience in medical device design and development.
• Strong proficiency in 3D CAD (Solid Works preferred), GD&T, and mechanical design fundamentals.
• Demonstrated experience leading design efforts for Class II or III medical devices.
• Solid understanding of risk management, verification/validation testing, and documentation best practices.
• Proven ability to solve complex technical problems and drive projects to completion in a matrixed environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with attention to design documentation and traceability.

Preferred:

• Experience with electromechanical systems, fluid delivery, or disposable/reusable medical device interfaces.
• Working knowledge of materials selection, molding processes, or sterilization methods (EO, gamma, e-beam).
• Experience collaborating with contract manufacturers or development partners.
• Participation in IP generation or patent applications.

The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this classification. Statements are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required for this position.

The anticipated average base pay range for this position is $ - $. In addition, this role is eligible for an attractive incentive compensation program and benefits. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the base posted.

Avanos Medical is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law. If you are a current employee of Avanos, please apply here.

Join us and you can make a difference in our products, solutions and our culture. Most of all, you can make a difference in the lives, people, and communities around the world.

Make your career count. Our commitment to improving the health and wellbeing of others begins with our employees – through a comprehensive and competitive range of benefits. We provide more than just a salary – our Total Rewards package encompasses everything you receive as an employee; your pay, health care benefits, retirement plans and work/life benefits. Avanos offers a generous 401(k) employer match of 100% of each pretax dollar you contribute on the first 4% and 50% of the next 2% of pay contributed with immediate vesting.

Avanos Also Offers The Following benefits on day 1: free onsite gym, onsite cafeteria, HQ region voted “best place to live” by USA Today, uncapped sales commissions.