Senior Mechanical Engineer - Advanced Surgical - Denver

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 Senior Mechanical Engineer.

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 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 exceptional performance and adherence to industry standards while maintaining consistent product continuity for our customers.
• Assume full responsibility for all phases of design, development, component procurement, assembly, verification, validation, and manufacturing, ensuring compliance with medical device standards and regulations.
• Conduct and oversee thorough investigations to identify root causes of product issues and implement corrective and preventative actions.
• Oversee conceptual designs, detailed designs, CAD modeling, prototyping, and troubleshooting, working independently across all aspects of the product development cycle.
• Independently develop test protocols, comprehensive reports, and compelling presentations related to design activities, demonstrating expertise and precision.
• Conduct thorough verification and validation testing to ensure reliability and compliance.
• Lead high-performance, cross-functional project teams.
• Strategically partner with customers to gain deep insights into their needs and meticulously define project requirements, ensuring precision and alignment with their expectations.
• 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.
• Demonstrate deep mastery of core engineering principles.
• Actively mentor and support the development of fellow team members.
• 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 develop job aids for other engineers to utilize in completion of common to complex job functions.

This role requires a talented and driven team player who is eager to contribute to multiple exciting projects and initiatives. If you enjoy working in a cross‑functional and fast‑paced team environment, we invite you to apply for consideration!

• 8+ years engineering work experience required
• B.S. in Mechanical Engineering (or highly related field) required

• Mastery of 3‑D CAD software such as Solid Works or equivalent
• Proficiency using GD&T and creating engineering drawings
• Expertise in mechanical design principles, including stress analysis and materials selection
• Strong knowledge of design for manufacturing, such as machining, injection molding, and assembly
• Strong technical writing skills
• High level knowledge of statistics
• Experience leading cross‑functional and technical teams

• Experience working in a regulated environment, such as FDA 21 CFR 820 or similar
• Strong knowledge of FEA / CFD tools
• Strong understanding of medical device regulations
• Strong knowledge in root cause investigations and problem solving
• Mastery of project management principles and budgeting
• Experience sustaining active products, either in R&D or Manufacturing

This position is not eligible for employer based sponsorship.

Disclosure as required by applicable law, the annual salary range for this position is $105,000 - $140,000. The actual compensation may vary based on…