Mechanical Engineer in Bedford

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Company Overview:

Lexington Medical, Inc. is a medical device company developing and manufacturing minimally invasive surgical stapling solutions in the Boston area. With the highest standards in design engineering and smart manufacturing, our team delivers disruptive technology to healthcare providers, improving surgical outcomes for patients in a thriving $6B+ surgical stapler market.

Rooted in a talent-dense culture, we are committed to innovation, foster continuous growth, and achieve great heights together. At Lexington Medical, you will have the opportunity to impact the lives of millions of patients worldwide and thrive in a fast-growing MedTech company.

Role Overview:We are hiring a Mechanical Engineer to join our R&D engineering team at Lexington Medical, Inc. in Bedford, MA (near Boston). You'll design and help bring to production miniaturized, precision mechatronic systems for best-in-class surgical devices. Our ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and is comfortable taking ownership, learning quickly, and adapting to shifting priorities. This role is best suited for engineers with 0–2 years of professional experience who want broad ownership, fast learning cycles, and exposure to the full product development lifecycle.

Responsibilities:

• Design, prototype, and validate mechanical and mechatronic subsystems for minimally invasive surgical devices.
• Develop 3D CAD models, drawings, and assemblies; review peer designs with a focus on performance, reliability, and manufacturability.
• Select materials and components appropriate for precision, miniaturized mechanisms.
• Execute hands-on testing and experimentation to characterize performance and inform design decisions.
• Partner closely with manufacturing to optimize designs for DFM/DFA and support design transfer.
• Document development activities in accordance with medical device requirements (design history, test reports, technical documentation).
• Contribute to continuous improvement of existing products with a focus on quality, speed, and cost.

Qualifications:

• B.S. in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• Strong mechanical engineering fundamentals and hands-on problem-solving ability.
• Proficiency in 3D CAD (SolidWorks ).
• Experience designing precision mechanical components, with exposure to manufacturing processes such as injection molding, CNC machining, additive manufacturing, or stamping.
• Curiosity, ownership mindset, and ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
• Medical device experience is a plus, but not required.
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What Success Looks Like In This Role:

• Within the first 3–6 months, you are independently designing and testing components that feed directly into active product programs.
• Within the first year, your designs have shipped to manufacturing and supported procedures in the operating room.
• You are known for strong engineering judgment, bias toward action, and thoughtful collaboration across disciplines.

Interested in learning more about our culture of innovation?
Check out our latest event with MIT's Mechanical Engineering students exploring surgical innovation at Lexington Medical: https://capd.mit.edu/blog/2025/10/27/mit-meche-students-explore-surgical-innovation-at-lexington-medical/

Company Overview & Disclaimer:

Lexington Medical, Inc. is a surgical stapling company based in Bedford, MA, developing smart surgical technology for minimally invasive procedures. We're hiring top engineers and medical device sales professionals to help us grow and improve outcomes for patients worldwide.

Salary Range$85,000—$90,000 USD

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