Principal Mechanical Design Engineer (with CAD Expertise)

Job Description:

POSITION SUMMARY

Develop and optimize mechanical design of the disposables components and systems for TransMedics' Organ Care System (OCS™) using advanced CAD modeling. Design products and solutions, and verify them through appropriate simulation tools and testing, defining and executing the appropriate test protocols. Design components of TransMedics' Organ Care System (OCS™) while taking care of all the aspects related to the mechanical design and the manufacturability of the system and subsystems.

This specialized role focuses on ensuring optimal product design and manufacturability through engineering analysis.

RESPONSIBILITIES

This position is responsible for, but not limited to, the following:

Responsible for product design, transforming ideas into concept design and defining technical solutions of Transmedics products

Perform CAD design and FEM simulations to analyze and optimize the components

Oversee the overall picture of the entire device and coordinates the activities of internal and external CAD designers

Design components and systems for optimal product design and manufacturability using advanced CAD tools

Analyze the key parameters impacting the performances of the devices and the manufacturing properties in general

Develop and validate computational models for organ perfusion systems

Collaborate with other engineers to incorporate CAD and FEM analysis results into product designs

Support verification testing and correlate with simulation results

Document simulation methodologies and results for design history files

Develop design recommendations based on CAD-FEM analysis outcomes

Design the components and the final products with a keen eye on the details impacting the critical characteristics of the device and the manufacturability

Perform other TransMedics tasks and duties as assigned/required.

MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES

This position will not have management responsibilities.

PHYSICAL ATTRIBUTES

Standard engineering working environment.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Master's degree or PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or related field or high school diploma with extensive experience in the same role

15+ years experience with CAD and FEM simulation for medical devices or similar applications

Strong CAD modeling skills (SolidWorks is preferred)

Knowledge of subsystems used in medical devices

Experience validating CAD models with experimental data

Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills

Good communication skills in English; Italian language skills preferred

Ability to work in an international environment

Highly motivated to enhance the products, the techniques and consequently the life of the patients

Good knowledge of Microsoft Office suite;

Willingness to relocate to Mirandola, Italy

Every Organ Wasted is a Life Not Saved.

TransMedics, Inc. is a commercial-stage medical technology company transforming organ transplant therapy for patients worldwide. Our mission is to help save more patients’ lives by increasing access to viable donor organs for those who are awaiting an organ transplant. To accomplish this mission, we partner closely with transplant stakeholders worldwide and help their access to healthy donor organs, while delivering the highest quality technology, service, clinical care and outcomes.

Driven by a passion for improving patient care, we make the impossible possible and keep our employees at the center of everything we do. Together, we strive to enhance the quality of life for transplant recipients and their families, fostering hope and healing in the journey toward better health.

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www.TransMedics.com