Staff Engineer, Design

With a passion for life

Join our diverse teams of passionate people and a career that allows you to develop both personally and professionally. At Getinge we exist to make life-saving technology accessible for more people. To make a true difference for our customers - and to save more lives, we need team players, forward thinkers, and game changers.

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Job Overview:

The Staff Engineer, Design is primarily responsible for designing and developing new production equipment and tooling to support manufacturing needs, including cost reduction, ergonomic improvements, quality enhancements, and new product introductions. Following equipment deployment, the engineer supports validation activities and assists maintenance/manufacturing teams when validation or maintenance findings require design modifications. This role ensures that equipment designs are robust, well-documented, and compliant with applicable medical device regulations.

Job Responsibilities and Essential Duties

• Design and develop new production equipment, tooling, jigs, and fixtures that improve manufacturability, efficiency, ergonomics, and quality.
• Create detailed SolidWorks CAD models, engineering drawings, and specifications for internal fabrication or external vendor manufacturing.
• Lead equipment reviews and incorporate feedback from manufacturing engineering, maintenance, and production operators.
• Work with external suppliers and fabrication shops to communicate design intent, resolve build issues, and verify component quality.
• Ensure all equipment designs comply with internal engineering standards, safety requirements, and medical device regulations.
• Support Manufacturing Engineering and Maintenance teams during equipment validation , installation, and troubleshooting.
• Implement and document equipment design modifications based on validation outcomes or equipment performance issues.
• Provide updated drawings, documentation, and bills of materials when equipment changes are made.
• Assist in preparing capital expenditure documentation for new equipment, including engineering rationale, cost analysis, and recommendations.
• Make informed engineering decisions based on analysis, testing, and validated data.
• Work independently while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical Engineering preferred) or related technical discipline.
• 8+ years of experience in equipment or tooling design within a manufacturing environment (medical device preferred).
• Proficiency in SolidWorks including part/assembly modeling, and drafting.
• Hands-on experience with prototype builds, mechanical troubleshooting, and equipment commissioning.
• Strong understanding of mechanical systems, pneumatics, electromechanical integration, and manufacturing methods.
• Ability to generate and revise engineering drawings, BOMs, and technical documentation.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and time management skills.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong mechanical design and engineering analysis skills.
• Understanding of validation concepts (IQ/OQ/PQ) in a regulated environment.
• High proficiency in CAD and supporting engineering software (Excel, Word, PDM, etc.).
• Ability to communicate effectively with operators, technicians, engineers, vendors, and management.
• Strong problem-solving skills with a focus on robust design solutions.

Targeted salary range: $115,000- $135,000, depending upon experience and location +10% bonus target

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About us

With a firm belief that every person and community should have access to the best possible care, Getinge provides hospitals and life science institutions with products and solutions aiming to improve clinical results and optimize workflows. The offering includes products and solutions for intensive care, cardiovascular procedures, operating rooms, sterile reprocessing and life science. Getinge employs over 12,000 people worldwide and the products are sold in more than 135 countries.

Benefits at Getinge:

At Getinge, we offer a comprehensive benefits package, which includes:

• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance benefits
• 401k plan with company match
• Paid Time Off
• Wellness initiative & Health Assistance Resources
• Life Insurance
• Short and Long Term Disability Benefits
• Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Commuter Benefits
• Parental and Caregiver Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement

Getinge is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, genetic information, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.Reasonable accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.