SMDesign Engineer
BS-level Product Development roles on Crosslinked list a median of $118k (200 that show pay). This posting does not list pay.
Design and develop drug delivery devices, run testing, FEA, and root cause investigations
Worth knowing
Why it is interesting. Own device design from prototyping through Design Verification and regulatory filings for combination products
Might not be for you. Mechanical/biomedical design role — materials science is not the core ask, and travel >10% is required
The materials angleKnowledge of manufacturing processes including injection molding
H-1B filings
SHL Medical filed 4 H-1B labor applications for scientist and engineer roles from Jan to Dec 2025.
Most common titles: Biomedical Engineer Design Engineer Device Development, Process Engineer (Manufacturing Sciences), Platform Product Lead. Median filed pay: $105K a year.
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- Seniority
- Entry level
- Work
- On-site
- Type
- Full-time
- Degree
- BS
- Experience
- 2–4 yrs
- Industry
- Medical devices
- Role
- Product Development
Role details
SHL Medical is a world-leading solution provider in the design, development, and manufacturing of advanced drug delivery systems with more than 5000 employees worldwide. Our customers include top pharmaceutical and biotech companies from around the globe that require innovative devices such as auto-injectors or pen injectors to effectively deliver their drugs. Headquartered in Switzerland since late 2018, with sites in the USA, Taiwan, and Sweden.
Job Overview
The Design Engineer carries out development activities for medical devices, including design, prototyping, technical analyses, and testing. The Design Engineer collaborates closely with cross-functional project teams to ensure that designs meet user needs, and quality requirements, and consider manufacturability. The Design Engineer will communicate directly with customers and manufacturing teams and will be required to travel \>10% of the time. The Design Engineer will also support regulatory filings for combination products.
Main Responsibilities
- Execute design and development of drug delivery devices following design controls
- Plan testing for characterization, design feasibility, and Design Verification
- Perform technical analyses including statistical analysis and tolerance analysis
- Lead root cause investigations
- Support commercialization and scale-up efforts
Skills And Qualification
- 2-4 years of experience in Design.
- BS Mechanical Engineering/BS Biomedical Engineering
- Proficient in mechanical design (Solidworks preferred)
- Proficient at technical analyses including statistical analysis and tolerance analysis
- Proficient at performing Finite Element Analysis
- Knowledge of manufacturing processes including injection molding
- Knowledge of risk management processes including FMEA
- Knowledge of regulations and standards including: 21 CFR Part 820, ISO 13485, ISO 11608, ISO 14971
- Proficient in oral and written communication
- Demonstrates good judgment as well as cultural, social, and environmental awareness
We Offer
- Competitive compensation package
- Modern working environment with state-of-the-art facilities and technologies
- Challenging assignments in a fast-growing and innovative industry
- Position in a dynamic, international team of highly skilled professionals
- Various opportunities for personal and professional development within a global organization
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