Senior Mechanical Engineer

Location: Rochester, MN, US

We are seeking a Senior Engineer to join our Mechanical Development Unit. The Senior Engineer position is a second-level engineering position reporting to the Mechanical Development Unit Head. Senior Engineers receive work direction from a Project Manager or Technical Lead and may collaborate with a Project Manager in providing work direction to team members if serving as the Technical Lead.

The Division of Engineering is a group of multi-disciplinary engineers and technicians with a passion for solving today’s challenges in medical innovation. We provide engineering consultation, design, and development services to Mayo Clinic staff who need systems, instruments, or devices that are not commercially available. 

We contribute to inspiring hope and promoting health by developing novel devices, advancing innovative ideas, and applying technology to support integrated clinical practice, education, and research across the enterprise. Through collaboration with clinicians and researchers, we strive to transform patient care every day.

Successful Senior Engineer candidates will have demonstrated capability in performing the following responsibilities:

• Design and develop mechanical components and systems.
• Apply advanced engineering principles, modeling tools, and analysis techniques to address complex design challenges.
• Serve as the design lead on multi‑disciplinary projects, providing technical direction, coordinating work across engineering functions, and performing hands‑on technical evaluation as needed.
• Mentor junior staff while continuing to expand expertise in relevant engineering disciplines, technology, and tools.
• Developing expertise in the use of mechanical modeling and analysis tools and techniques. 
• Participate in evaluating emerging technologies and capital equipment.
• Proficiency working with a quality management system, safety risk management, and regulatory requirements.
• Operate effectively as a self‑starter in a collaborative, multi-disciplinary environment.
• Communicate clearly with technicians, engineers, managers, physicians, and researchers.
• Possess effective oral communication and presentation skills. 
• Produce clear, high‑quality engineering and technical documentation consistent with the standards of a globally recognized institution.

The following specialized skills are highly preferred:

• Proficiency with 3D CAD modeling software (SolidWorks preferred).
• Experience with design for manufacturing including additive manufacturing. 

The following specialized skills are preferred:

• Experience with medical device design and manufacturing.
• Experience with the FDA’s Quality System Regulation 21 CFR Part 820.
• Experience with ISO 13485.
• Experience with ISO 14971.

This vacancy is not eligible for sponsorship/ we will not sponsor or transfer visas for this position. Also, Mayo Clinic DOES NOT participate in the F-1 STEM OPT extension program.

Business needs require the employee to live within reasonable driving distance to Rochester, MN.  The position is considered “HYBRID”, meaning that time is shared between on-site/in-person work and remote work.   (Initially, mostly on-site work will be required until the individual gains familiarity with our processes and organization.) 

BS in Engineering or a related field and 5 years of professional engineering experience; Or MS in Engineering or related field and 3 year of professional engineering experience; Or, PhD in Engineering or related field and 1 year of professional engineering experience. Masters or PhD preferred.