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Mechanical Engineer
Job Description
Mechanical Engineer Laerdal Medical tuition reimbursement, 401(k), profit sharing United States, Texas, Gatesville Sep 18, 2026
Mechanical Engineer Laerdal Medical Benefits Include:
Generous PTO & Holidays Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision
HSA & FSA
Account Options, with employer HSA contribution 401k with Employer Match & Profit Sharing Tuition Reimbursement Wellness Reimbursement Program Professional Development Opportunities Pet Insurance
POSITION OVERVIEW
The Mechanical Engineer is responsible for designing, developing, testing, and maintaining mechanical systems and components that support Laerdal's Maternal & Nursing products and solutions. This role ensures high-quality, reliable system functionality throughout the product lifecycle while collaborating closely with crossfunctional engineering, production, and quality teams.
ACCOUNTABILITIES
Managing mechanical design architecture, solutions and documentation throughout the product lifecycle
Ensuring product regulatory compliance and adherence to internal standards and regulatory requirements
Maintaining accurate documentation of mechanical systems within PLM systems
Technical decisionmaking for component selection, system design strategies, and design verification validation methods
Providing technical guidance during product changes, upgrades, and quality improvements
Communicating and collaborating with cross-functional teams, architecture leadership, and product teams
RESPONSIBILITIES
Design, develop, and improve mechanical components, assemblies, and systems
Create and maintain engineering drawings, specifications, and technical documentation
Test, troubleshoot, and resolve technical issues through root cause analysis and problem solving
Build, prototype, and validate product concepts and designs
Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, and Product Development teams throughout the product lifecycle
Support product changes, updates, and continuous improvement initiatives
Ensure designs meet quality, regulatory, manufacturability, and reliability requirements
Evaluate components and provide technical support for suppliers and sourcing activities
Research emerging technologies and industry trends to drive innovation
Support manufacturing operations by resolving design-related issues and optimizing product performance
TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES
Strong knowledge of mechanical design principles & mechatronic systems design
Experience with multidisciplinary hardware product development
Experience with system level design and cabling
Knowledge of plastics injection molding and sheet metal fabrication.
Curious, creative and passionate about innovation and problem solving
Proficiency in CAD software preferably Siemens NX
Good at rapid prototyping and iterative product design
Experience with laboratory test equipment (oscilloscopes, multimeters, logic analyzers)
Experience with prototyping equipment and 3D printing
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
Bachelor of Science degree, Mechanical Engineering
Knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and clinical skills is a plus
3-9 years' experience Please note that this range does not include any other compensation or benefits that an individual may be eligible for. The salary offered depends on a variety of factors, which may include, but not limited to; the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, location, level of education attained, and/or professional certifications, years of relevant experience, special skills, etc. Laerdal Medical Corporation is committed to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, citizenship status, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, martial status, age, genetic information, status as an individual with a disability, status as a protected veteran or any other legally protected status and to affirmatively seek to advance the principles of equal employment opportunity.
Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Financial Aid/Assistance
- Professional Development
- 401(k) Plans
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What they do
A Mechanical Engineer researches, designs, develops, constructs, and tests mechanical devices including machines, engines and tools. Works on devices ranging from power generators to household dishwashers to surgical equipment. May specialize in a particular type of machine or tool. May develop new devices or improve existing ones to run more efficiently.
$96,908 / year median in Texas
+12% projected growth