R&D Mechanical Engineer III – Advanced Surgical

Growth is our focus at CONMED, and we know that innovation is key to growth and our success! We are dedicated to innovation across our product portfolio and believe in the power of engaged talent on our teams. If you have a growth-mindset, have innovation top-of-mind, and want to be a part of a high performing team, consider applying to join CONMED as a Mechanical Engineer III.The

R&D Mechanical Engineer III – Advanced Surgical is a critical member of our Advanced Surgical division's R&D team, based in Denver, CO. The engineer will have immediate opportunities to contribute to new product development with a focus on minimally invasive surgical technologies designed to deliver real benefits to surgeons, hospitals, and their patients.

Advanced Surgical products include:
Advanced insufflation systems, Advanced energy systems, Advanced smoke management systems, and Laparoscopic surgical instruments

Responsibilities:

Design, develop, test, and support high-quality and reliable disposable and/or capital medical products for surgical procedures, focusing on projects of moderate to high complexity.

Independently execute multiple phases of the product development lifecycle, including design, development, component procurement, assembly, verification, validation, and manufacturing activities according to medical device standards and regulations.

Participate in structured problem-solving and root cause investigations using data and systematic methodologies.

Execute conceptual and detailed designs, CAD modeling, prototyping, and troubleshooting with a comprehensive understanding of the entire product development cycle.

Perform design analyses including theoretical calculations, materials selection, tolerance analyses, design-for-manufacturing assessments and stress calculations.

Develop and execute test protocols, analyze results, and author technical reports and presentations with minimal guidance.

Apply sound engineering judgment and data-driven decision making to evaluate design options, identify risks, and recommend solutions.

Plan and execute verification and validation testing while ensuring appropriate documentation and traceability.

Engage with customers and internal stakeholders to understand user needs and translate requirements into practical engineering solutions.

Contribute to project planning, scheduling, and budget activities in collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment and successful execution.

Ensure designs comply with relevant industry standards, safety requirements, quality control procedures, and regulatory requirements.

Communicate technical concepts, design solutions, tradeoffs, and risks effectively to cross-functional teams and stakeholders.

Assist with quality management system reviews and participate in external audits to ensure compliance and continuous improvement.

Contribute to procedural updates, engineering best practices, and development of job aids that improve team effectiveness and consistency.

Provide technical guidance and mentorship to less experienced engineers.

Mechanical Engineer III Expectations:

Works collaboratively and builds strong relationships across functions.

Demonstrates strong technical competency and sound engineering judgment.

Applies engineering principles independently to solve complex problems.

Takes ownership of significant technical deliverables and drives results.

Understands problems thoroughly before proposing and implementing solutions.

Delivers practical, manufacturable, and reliable designs with an appropriate balance of performance, quality, and cost.

Communicates proactively, identifies risks early, and drives issues to resolution.

Mentors and supports less experienced engineers while continuing personal technical growth.

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