Engineer 1, Design Development, R&D

Teleflex

Entry-level engineering position supporting new product development in medical technologies. Collaborating with clinicians and researchers to enhance healthcare outcomes.

Posted 7/29/2026full-timeMorrisville • North Carolina • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in mechanical design and project coordination for medical devices, with a strong understanding of regulatory requirements and design history file development. Proficient in SolidWorks and Microsoft Office Suite, with experience in research and prototyping.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Mechanical Design SkillsSolidWorks CAD ProficiencyMedical Device Research ExperienceU.S. FDA GMP KnowledgeISO and ASTM Testing Methods

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Hard Skills

Mechanical DesignData GatheringProtocol PreparationDesign History File DevelopmentTest FixturingInjection MoldingPlastic ExtrusionPlastic Part AssemblyRisk ManagementValidation

Soft Skills

CollaborationProfessional ResponsibilityProject CoordinationTimely Execution

Tools & Technologies

SolidWorksMicrosoft Office SuiteProject Management Software

Industry Keywords

Medical Device DesignRegulatory ComplianceDesign ModificationsResearch InitiativesExploratory Work

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Assembly

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Supports research and project initiatives by working with clinicians, researchers, and vendors which may involve travel to sites within the United States.
Gathers data on current state of the art, practices, policies, etc. to support unmet needs development.
Prepares protocols and coordinates execution for exploratory work, research, and prototyping for various medical devices and components.
Assists with the development of Design History Files.
Supports multiple projects and ensures they are completed in a timely manner.
Applies mechanical design skills to the creation and/or modification of existing medical device designs, test fixturing and manufacturing equipment.
Helps generate design ideas for new products as well as solutions to existing products when modifications are requested.
Demonstrates professional responsibility by cooperating with other personnel to achieve departmental goals and objectives.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Possession of a bachelor's degree in engineering.
One year of medical device or other related research experience minimum is preferred.
Experience in using SolidWorks CAD (design/drafting) program.
Proficient using Microsoft Office Suite (Project, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Background with injection molding, plastic extrusion and plastic part assembly process and methods desired.
Experience with U.S. FDA GMP and ISO requirements for design, risk management, and validation preferred.
ISO and ASTM testing methods for medical devices preferred.
An understanding of regulations pertaining to medical device design and design modifications preferred.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Expected Travel: Up to 10%