R&D Senior Engineer II - Alpharetta, GA

Position Overview

R&D Senior Engineer II - Alpharetta, GA

Avanos Medical is a medical device company focused on delivering clinically superior breakthrough solutions to help patients recover from surgery, reduce opioid dependence, and improve overall health outcomes. The company operates worldwide and is headquartered in Alpharetta, Georgia.

• 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 mechanical design, fluidics, and electromechanical integration.
• 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 anticipated average base pay range for this position is $ - $. In addition, this role is eligible for an incentive compensation program and benefits. Pay may vary by location.

• On‑site gym
• On‑site cafeteria
• Generous 401(k) employer match: 100% of each pretax dollar contributed on the first 4% and 50% of the next 2% with immediate vesting.

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.