Full-Time

Mechanical Engineer

Posted on 4/18/2024

Lexington Medical

51-200 employees

Develops surgical staplers for diverse specialties

Hardware

Junior, Mid, Senior

Bedford, MA, USA

Required Skills

CAD

Requirements

BS in Mechanical Engineering
Medical device design experience
Excellent working knowledge of 3D CAD tools
Experience designing precision, miniaturized mechanical products
Demonstrated theoretical and practical Mechanical Engineering fundamentals
Exceptional technical zeal, problem-solving skills and reasoning ability
Mechanical aptitude to use experimental engineering techniques in the lab
Demonstrated motivation, curiosity and creativity

Responsibilities

Design and develop creative solutions for innovative medical devices
Select and evaluate components and materials
Develop 3D CAD models for parts and assemblies
Perform mechanical testing of the product
Review drawings and models from other engineers
Provide simulations, models, and engineering characterizations
Document development activities through schedules, lab notebook, patents, design history file, technical reports and other records
Optimize designs for manufacturability and facilitate the transfer of the design to manufacturing
Perform concept development, prototyping, testing, analysis and design-for-manufacturing
Improve current and future designs, manufacturing speed, quality and cost

Lexington Medical is a medical device manufacturer in the Boston area that produces minimally invasive surgical stapling solutions. Our unique customer-centric approach to engineering has allowed us to be agile and responsive to the stapling market and has yielded 3x revenue growth in the last two years. Our business structure enables us to produce a unique range of devices and proprietary technology best suited for leading surgeons and their patients, while also quickly adapting to the everchanging market conditions.

Our recruiting philosophy is centered on attracting talented individuals committed to delivering innovation. Rooted in a talent dense culture that fosters continuous growth and achievement, both personal and organizationally, we’ve been organically scaling at a rapid pace and have aggressive hiring plans for the years ahead. By joining Lexington Medical, you will have the opportunity to impact the lives of millions of patients worldwide and thrive in a growing company.

As a Mechanical Engineer at Lexington Medical, you’ll design and automate highly complex miniaturized, precision mechatronics to create a best in class surgical devices. Our ideal candidate will embrace working in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial and collaborative environment; be a self-starter, independent, results-oriented team player with a demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines including shifting priorities. If you enjoy wearing many hats and are looking to have an immediate impact, this job might be exactly the opportunity you’ve been looking for!

Responsibilities:

Design and develop creative solutions for innovative medical devices
Select and evaluate components and materials
Develop 3D CAD models for parts and assemblies
Perform mechanical testing of the product
Review drawings and models from other engineers
Provide simulations, models, and engineering characterizations to ensure proper product performance and reliability
Document development activities through schedules, lab notebook, patents, design history file, technical reports and other records
Optimize designs for manufacturability and facilitate the transfer of the design to manufacturing
Perform concept development, prototyping, testing, analysis and design-for-manufacturing
Improve current and future designs, manufacturing speed, quality and cost

Experience:

BS in Mechanical Engineering from a top school, with an excellent GPA.
Medical device design experience preferred.
Excellent working knowledge of 3D CAD tools (SolidWorks preferred).
Experience designing precision, miniaturized mechanical products utilizing injection molded plastics, 3D printing, CNC machining, laser cutting and welding, and precision metal stamping.
Demonstrated theoretical and practical Mechanical Engineering fundamentals.
Exceptional technical zeal, problem-solving skills and reasoning ability
Mechanical aptitude to use experimental engineering techniques in the lab.
Demonstrated motivation, curiosity and creativity.

Lexington Medical

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Lexington Medical specializes in developing the AEON Endostapler, a surgical stapler designed for superior clinical performance across various surgical specialties. The company focuses on advanced engineering and smart manufacturing in-house to continuously improve the product, offering surgeons a better choice in surgical stapling.

Company Stage

Seed

Total Funding

$6.6M

Headquarters

Bedford, Massachusetts

Founded

2013

Growth & Insights

Headcount

6 month growth

↑ 5%

1 year growth

↑ 13%

2 year growth

↑ 36%