Globus Medical · 12 hours ago
Senior Mechanical Engineer
California City, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
6+ years expGlobus Medical is dedicated to improving the quality of life for patients with musculoskeletal disorders. They are seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to design and develop high-reliability mechanical components for implantable neuromodulation systems, ensuring compliance with medical device regulations and leading cross-functional teams in the process.
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Responsibilities
Design mechanical components, assemblies, prototypes, and test fixtures for implantable devices and external system components
Establish and maintain mechanical requirements, specifications, and system-level constraints
Conduct solid modeling, tolerance stack analysis, and GD&T-based mechanical design
Interface with external vendors to develop prototypes, assess manufacturability, and optimize fabrication approaches
Develop and execute mechanical experiments, including test method definition, test setup design, and data analysis
Investigate mechanical failure modes and drive design changes through structured problem solving
Support development activities in compliance with FDA regulations and ISO standards for Class III implantable medical devices
Prepare, process, and maintain engineering documentation such as ECOs, reports, and design files
Contribute to verification and validation strategy and execution for mechanical subsystems
Ensure mechanical design decisions meet safety, reliability, and regulatory expectations across the development lifecycle
Lead cross-functional project team(s) to deliver mechanical solutions aligned with program goals
Influence product architecture, system-level trade-offs, material selection, and manufacturing strategies
Anticipate mechanical risks and proactively guide mitigation plans
Collaborate closely with systems, electrical, firmware, manufacturing, quality, and regulatory teams to ensure seamless system integration
Communicate effectively with physicians and clinicians to gather user insights and integrate feedback into design decisions
Evaluate new materials, manufacturing processes, and design methodologies to support feasibility and concept development
Support laboratory and clinical research activities by developing prototypes, fixtures, and investigational designs
Contribute to early-stage concept development and participate in intellectual property generation
Follow quality system procedures, documentation practices, and laboratory standards
Supports risk management documentation including hazard analysis and failure modes and effect analysis (FMEA) to identify and mitigate design and process risks
Drive continuous improvement in mechanical design processes, test methods, and development workflows
Ensure all mechanical deliverables meet performance, reliability, and compliance requirements
Adheres to the letter and spirit of the company Code of Conduct, the AdvaMed Code, MedTech Code, and all other company policies
Ensures Compliance with applicable governmental laws, rules, and regulations, both in the United States and internationally, by completing introductory and annual training and maintaining knowledge of compliance as it applies to your role
Represents the company in a professional manner and uphold the highest standards of ethical business practices and socially responsible conduct in all interactions with other employees, customers, suppliers, and other third parties
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree with 8 years, Master's degree with 6 years, or PhD with 3 years of related experience with development or verification in the medical device industry (Class III medical device experience preferred)
Minimum 5 years of experience in a regulated industry; medical device experience strongly preferred
Mostly self-directed. Determines and pursues courses of action necessary to obtain desired results. (Recommendation of assignments is often self-initiated.)
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Expertise in tolerance stack analysis, solid modeling, and GD&T
Strong communication and presentation skills with the ability to influence cross-functional decisions
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary environment
Ability to travel approximately 10% of the time domestically and internationally
Preferred
Class III medical device experience preferred
Experience in FEA, fatigue testing, and biomedical materials preferred
Familiarity with plastic injection molding, welding, and manufacturing methods for implantable devices
Experience designing implantable devices and surgical tools including lead design, polymer cast headers, feedthroughs, and hermetic sealing
Experience with usability studies and translating clinical feedback from cadaver studies to design requirements
Company
Globus Medical
Globus Medical is a musculoskeletal implant manufacturer, driving technological advancements across a suite of spinal products.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
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Public CompanyTotal Funding
$128.52MKey Investors
Clarus Ventures
2012-08-03IPO
2007-08-23Series E· $110M
2007-02-05Series D· $9.45M
Leadership Team
Norbert Johnson
CTO of Imaging, Navigation & Robotics
Harri Hallila
Managing Director, International Advanced Technologies
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