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Sr. Mechanical Engineer, MedTech

Job in Itasca, DuPage County, Illinois, 60143, USA
Listing for: Knowles Corporation
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-02-03
Job specializations:
  • 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.

Responsibilities

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
Project & Technical Leadership
  • 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
Testing, Data, & Simulation
  • Develop test processes and coordinate measurement activities
  • Perform tolerance analysis and mechanical simulations (Ansys, COMSOL)
  • Manage data collection and ensure accurate documentation
Customer & Cross‑Functional Collaboration
  • 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
Documentation & Compliance
  • 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
What You Bring

- 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
Preferred Skills
  • 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.)
Why Join Us?
  • 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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