Sr. Mechanical Engineer, MedTech
Job in
Itasca, DuPage County, Illinois, 60143, USA
Listed on 2026-02-02
Listing for:
Knowles Corporation
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-02-02
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Mechanical Engineer, Product Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer, Quality Engineering
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Overview
Summary
Description:
Are you ready to help shape the next generation of innovation in Med Tech R&D? We are seeking a Sr. Mechanical engineer who is energetic and self-driven to join our growing team. This is an exciting opportunity to advance your career while contributing to cutting-edge medical technologies used by leading global Med Tech companies and fast-moving startups. You’ll work on a wide variety of mature and emerging technologies, supporting both New Technology Introduction (NTI) and New Product Introduction (NPI) initiatives.
Mechanical Design & Development
- Design components, assemblies, and fixtures using PTC Creo
- Develop new products and create design packages from customer inputs
- Optimize designs by working with cross-functional engineering, quality, and manufacturing teams
- Lead mechanical design and development efforts from concept through release
- Collaborate confidently with global manufacturing, metrology, and quality teams
- Define requirements through customer input and reverse engineering of legacy products
- Develop test processes and coordinate measurement activities
- Perform tolerance analysis and mechanical simulations (Ansys, COMSOL)
- Manage data collection and ensure accurate documentation
- Partner directly with customers on design definition, reviews, and issue resolution
- Work closely across AME, Test Engineering, Quality, and factories
- Support design-for-manufacturability (DFM) and supplier engagement
- Create and release drawings; support validation (IQ/OQ/PQ)
- Generate reports on testing, metrology, simulations, and analyses
- Ensure compliance with ISO 13485 and other Med Tech standards
- Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s in Mechanical or Biomedical Engineering (Master’s preferred)
- 5+ years in medical device design, manufacturing, or process engineering
- Strong mechanical design skills, especially with PTC Creo
- Experience in part/assembly design, drafting, and fixture design
- Knowledge of key manufacturing processes: metal stamping, injection molding, machining; plastics, metals, adhesives, plating; laser welding/cutting, MIM, automation (preferred)
- Strong analytical skills, including statistical analysis and advanced Excel
- Ability to think deeply through complex engineering problems
- Effective communication and collaboration with customers, suppliers, and cross-functional teams
- Experience with Class II or III medical devices
- Familiarity with FDA, ISO 13485, EU MDR
- Experience with 2D/3D metrology (X-ray, OGP, CT scanning)
- Skills in MATLAB, Python, or LabVIEW
- Understanding of magnetic materials and electromagnetics
- Experience with PLM systems (Agile, Windchill, etc.)
- Opportunity to impact Med Tech innovation at a component level, supporting top global OEMs.
- Startup-like agility within a growing organization backed by strong industry presence.
- Significant opportunities for professional development within a growing division of Knowles.
- Competitive compensation and benefits package.
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