Product Development Engineer

Job Description

Job Title: Product Development Engineer

12 month contract

On-site in Cary, IL

Must be able to work on a W2

Job Summary

The Product Development Engineer will be responsible for designing, validating, and bringing new medical device products to market. This role includes developing product requirements, creating CAD/CAE models, testing and integrating components, and evaluating overall product performance, cost, reliability, and safety. The engineer will collaborate closely with manufacturing partners, contract manufacturers, and product specialists to optimize designs for manufacturability. This is an independent contributor position requiring strong technical expertise, attention to detail, and the ability to work with minimal supervision.

Job Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and validate new medical device products from concept through market launch.
• Specify functional requirements, product specifications, and process validation plans.
• Plan and execute product testing to assess reliability, safety, and compliance with standards.
• Develop and execute product validation protocols, ensuring designs meet intended use and regulatory requirements.
• Apply design-for-manufacturability (DFM) principles to ensure efficient, cost-effective production.
• Create and review material part specifications and bills of materials.
• Collaborate with internal teams, contract manufacturers, and product specialists to ensure smooth transfer to manufacturing.
• Utilize CAD (Computer-Aided Design) and CAE (Computer-Aided Engineering) systems to model designs and generate detailed engineering drawings.

Job Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Biomedical, or related discipline) or equivalent practical experience.
• 2–8 years of engineering experience in product development, preferably in the medical device industry.
• Proficiency with CAD/CAE tools for design and modeling.
• Strong knowledge of product testing methods, validation processes, and design-for-manufacturability principles.
• Familiarity with regulatory and quality standards for medical devices (ISO 13485, FDA, etc.) .
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple projects, and collaborate across functions.