T

Therakos

Provides photopheresis systems for immunotherapy

Senior Mechanical Engineer

Design EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeNashville, TN, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering is required; a master's degree is preferred.
  • At least 8 years of dedicated mechanical design experience, including at least 5 years specifically in the medical device industry.
  • Expert-level proficiency in computer-aided design and solid modeling, such as SolidWorks or an equivalent tool.
  • Strong knowledge of materials, fabrication, manufacturing, and injection molding technologies.
  • Experience with finite element analysis, computational fluid dynamics, or other engineering simulation tools.
  • Deep mastery of medical device design controls and regulations, including ISO 13485, ISO 14971, and ISO 60601.
  • Ability to work independently, analyze data rigorously, and manage multiple priorities.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the mechanical architecture and detailed design of complex, multi-component patient-connected medical devices using computer-aided design and simulation tools.
  • Translate user needs into functional requirements and prototypes using advanced manufacturing techniques.
  • Perform tolerance analysis using geometric dimensioning and tolerancing, structural and thermal finite element analysis, and kinematic modeling to ensure reliability in clinical environments.
  • Architect and execute verification and validation protocols within ISO 13485 and FDA 21 CFR Part 820 quality systems.
  • Collaborate with manufacturing, quality, and supply chain teams to optimize designs for manufacturability, assembly, and cost at scale.
  • Drive technical risk management in compliance with ISO 14971 through hazard analysis, fault tree analysis, failure mode and effects analysis, and root cause investigations.
  • Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and other design staff.
  • Manage multiple projects while balancing technical priorities, timelines, and budgets.
  • Prepare technical documentation, reports, and presentations for internal and external stakeholders.

Desired Qualifications

  • A master's degree.

About the Company

Therakos

Provides photopheresis systems for immunotherapy

Therakos, a unit of Mallinckrodt Pharmaceuticals, provides immunotherapy equipment and consumables for extracorporeal photopheresis (ECP). Its core product is the THERAKOS Photopheresis System, which processes a patient’s blood outside the body, exposes it to a photosensitizing agent and UVA light, then returns treated blood to the patient. Procedural kits and related consumables are manufactured in clean-room environments to ensure safety, serving hospitals and clinics that perform ECP. The company differentiates itself with integrated systems, reliable access to disposables, direct clinician support, and strict manufacturing controls to maintain supply chain reliability, aiming to enable safe and timely immunotherapy treatments.

Company size
Not listed
Company stage
Acquired
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
West Chester, PA
Founded
1984

Recently Posted Jobs

Explore more opportunities at Therakos

See more jobs