R&D Mechanical Engineer III - Advanced Surgical

Growth is our focus at CONMED, and we know that innovation is key to growth and our success! We are dedicated to innovation across our product portfolio and believe in the power of engaged talent on our teams. If you have a growth-mindset, have innovation top-of-mind, and want to be a part of a high performing team, consider applying to join CONMED as a Mechanical Engineer III.

This position is for a critical member of our Advanced Surgical division's R&D team, based in Denver, CO. The engineer will have immediate opportunities to contribute to CONMED’s active product portfolio with a focus on minimally invasive surgical technologies designed to deliver real benefits to surgeons, hospitals, and their patients.

Advanced Surgical products include:

• Advanced insufflation systems
• Advanced energy systems
• Advanced smoke management systems
• Laparoscopic surgical instruments

• Sustain high-quality, reliable disposable and/or capital medical products for surgical procedures, ensuring we maintain consistent product continuity for our customers.
• Engage in all phases of design, development, component procurement, assembly, verification, validation, and manufacturing according to medical device standards and regulations, with a comprehensive understanding of product creation concepts.
• Conduct thorough investigations to identify root causes of product issues and implement corrective and preventative actions.
• Execute conceptual and detailed designs, CAD modeling, prototyping, and troubleshooting with a comprehensive understanding of the entire product development cycle.
• Conduct design analyses including theoretical calculations for component fit and tolerance analysis and stress calculations.
• Possess a comprehensive understanding of the design process and demonstrates the ability to independently develop test protocols, reports, and presentations.
• Conduct verification and validation testing.
• Engage with customers to gain a deep understanding of their needs and meticulously define project requirements, ensuring precision and alignment with their expectations.
• Develop a project schedule and budget in collaboration with the project teams to ensure alignment and successful execution.
• Lead high-performance, cross-functional projects.
• Guarantee that all designs comply with relevant industry standards, safety regulations, and quality control procedures.
• Communicate technical concepts and design solutions to stakeholders, including senior management and customers.
• Assist with quality management system reviews and participate in external audits to ensure compliance and continuous improvement.
• Contribute to procedural updates and best practices and create job aids to assist other engineers in completing a wide range of job functions, from common to complex tasks.

• 5-8+ years of engineering work experience required
• B.S. in Mechanical Engineering (or highly related field) required
• Intermediate skills in 3-D CAD software such as Solid Works or equivalent

• Experience working in a regulated environment, such as FDA 21 CFR 820 or similar
• Basic understanding of medical device regulations
• Intermediate experience with using GD&T and creating engineering drawings
• Intermediate knowledge of designing for manufacturing, such as machining, injection molding, and assembly
• Intermediate technical writing skills
• Intermediate knowledge of statistics
• Experience working with small/medium cross-functional teams
• Intermediate knowledge of project management principles and budgeting
• Strong knowledge in root cause investigations and problem solving

Disclosure as required by applicable law, the annual salary range for this position is $80,000 - $130,000. The actual compensation may vary based on geographic location, work experience, education and skill level. The salary range is CONMED’s good faith belief at the time of this posting.

This position is not eligible for employer based sponsorship.

This job posting is anticipated to close on January 2, 2026. We may, however, extend this time period, in which case the posting will remain available on  Please submit your application as soon as possible as we will be…