R&D Mechanical Engineer (Medical Device)

R&D Mechanical Engineer (Medical Device) – Covington, GA

R&D Mechanical Engineer (Medical Device) Pay : $69.44 / hour

R&D Mechanical Engineer (Medical Device) Type : Contract-to-hire

R&D Mechanical Engineer (Medical Device) Schedule : Onsite Monday–Thursday, flexible Friday

R&D Mechanical Engineer (Medical Device) About the Role

The client’s company is seeking a Staff-level Mechanical Engineer to lead design and development for complex electromechanical capital equipment in a highly technical R&D environment. This role is ideal for experienced engineers who thrive on solving tough mechanical design challenges, driving product innovation, and leading small cross-functional teams.

R&D Mechanical Engineer (Medical Device) Key Responsibilities

Lead the design and development of components, mechanisms, and systems for new or existing capital equipment.

Apply advanced mechanical engineering principles to develop, test, and refine high-performance solutions.

Collaborate across R&D, electrical, and manufacturing functions to ensure design intent and system integration.

Mentor junior engineers and technicians, providing technical leadership throughout design phases.

Execute testing, validation, and documentation to support development milestones and regulatory requirements.

R&D Mechanical Engineer (Medical Device) Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering (BSME or MSME).

8+ years of hands-on experience designing electromechanical or capital equipment systems.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Proven ability to lead a small engineering team and ensure alignment on project objectives.