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Medical Device Senior CAD Engineer

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Irvine, CA Contractor
POSTED ON 4/3/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/3/2025

Job Summary:

We are seeking a skilled and creative Medical Device Senior Mechanical CAD Designer / Design Engineer to support our product engineering team.

This person will be responsible for designing, developing, and updating medical devices using SolidWorks and possibly Onshape CAD software.

This role requires a strong understanding of mechanical/electromechanical design and drafting principles, including application of GD&T, Design for Manufacturing, and proficiency in CAD modeling. 

The successful candidate will work closely with R&D, Manufacturing, and Quality Assurance to develop/modify CAD models and drawings for our Aurora products.

 

Key Responsibilities:

CAD Design and Development: Create/modify/update detailed 3D models and 2D drawings for medical device components and assemblies using SolidWorks CAD software.

Product Development: Work with R&D and Manufacturing Engineering to update existing product designs to incorporate Design for Manufacturing elements and create/update drawings with proper dimensioning and ensure compliance to the ASME Y14.5 GD&T Standard.

Design Optimization: Analyze and optimize designs for manufacturability, cost-effectiveness, and performance.

Documentation: Generate and maintain detailed design documentation, including CAD drawings, design history files, and engineering change orders (ECOs)

Collaboration and Communication: Work closely with cross-functional teams including mechanical, electrical, and software engineers to ensure seamless integration of device components. Communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels.

 

Qualifications:

Education:

  • 3D Solid Model CAD training is required
  • 6-10 years of experience in CAD design for medical devices or similar products is required
  • Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, biomedical engineering, or a related field is desired but not required

 

Technical Skills:

  • Proficiency in CAD software (specifically SolidWorks) is required
  • Knowledge and experience in application of GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing), in alignment with the ASME Y14.5 GD&T Standard is required
  • Design for Manufacturing knowledge is required
  • Familiarity with FEA (Finite Element Analysis) and other design analysis tools is desired
  • Understanding of materials used in medical devices is desired

 

Soft Skills:

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, excellent communication and teamwork abilities, and attention to detail are desired

Certifications:

  • Relevant certifications (e.g., Certified SolidWorks Professional) are desired.



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