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Mechanical Engineer

Bedford, MA

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 automate highly complex miniaturized, precision mechatronics to create a best in class surgical devices. Our ideal candidate will embrace working in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial and collaborative environment; be a self-starter, independent, results-oriented team player with a demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines including shifting priorities. If you enjoy wearing many hats and are looking to have an immediate impact, this job might be exactly the opportunity you’ve been looking for!

Responsibilities:

  • Design and develop creative solutions for innovative medical devices.
  • Select and evaluate components and materials.
  • Develop 3D CAD models for parts and assemblies.
  • Perform mechanical testing of the product.
  • Review drawings and models from other engineers.
  • Provide simulations, models, and engineering characterizations to ensure proper product performance and reliability.
  • Document development activities through schedules, lab notebook, patents, design history file, technical reports and other records.
  • Optimize designs for manufacturability and facilitate the transfer of the design to manufacturing.
  • Perform concept development, prototyping, testing, analysis and design-for-manufacturing.
  • Improve current and future designs, manufacturing speed, quality and cost.

Qualifications:

  • BS in Mechanical Engineering.
  • Medical device design experience preferred.
  • Excellent working knowledge of 3D CAD tools (SolidWorks preferred).
  • Experience designing precision, miniaturized mechanical products utilizing injection molded plastics, 3D printing, CNC machining, laser cutting and welding, and precision metal stamping.
  • Demonstrated theoretical and practical Mechanical Engineering fundamentals.
  • Exceptional technical zeal, problem-solving skills and reasoning ability. (hint: Answer to the mystery question is 23. We're asking to help filter out AI-only applicants.)
  • Mechanical aptitude to use experimental engineering techniques in the lab.
  • Demonstrated motivation, curiosity and creativity.

Company Overview & Disclaimer:

Lexington Medical, Inc. is a surgical stapling company based in Bedford, MA, developing smart surgical technology for minimally invasive procedures. We are not affiliated with Lexington Medical Center. We’re hiring top engineers and medical device sales professionals to help us grow and improve outcomes for patients worldwide.

Salary Range

$80,000 - $90,000 USD

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