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Principal Mechanical Engineer

Principal Mechanical Engineer

Modern Technical Staffing Inc.Toronto, ON, Canada
20 days ago
Job description

Our client is a fast-growing medical device company with offices in Toronto and California. They are looking for a Principal Mechanical Engineer with 10+ years of experience in mechanical design for medical devices and wearables.

This role demands a proven track record of leading projects across the full product lifecycle—from concept development to manufacturing. Prior experience with virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), or related wearable technologies is highly desirable. As a key contributor to the team, you will ensure that designs meet clinical, regulatory, and user requirements, while pushing the boundaries of innovation.

Role and Responsibilities :

  • Lead the design and development of mechanical systems for wearable medical devices, including enclosures, housings, and integrated soft goods.
  • Drive projects through the entire product lifecycle, from initial concept and feasibility studies to design, prototyping, testing, and manufacturing ramp-up.
  • Ensure compliance with medical device standards (e.g., ISO 13485, IEC 60601) and regulatory requirements (e.g., FDA, MDR).
  • Prior experience delivering medical devices to the US market to be used in patient homes.
  • Develop innovative solutions that seamlessly integrate mechanical, electronic, and soft-good components.
  • Oversee risk analysis, failure mode assessments, and verification and validation activities.
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including industrial design, software, hardware, and regulatory teams, to deliver holistic, user-focused solutions.
  • Engage with manufacturing partners to optimize designs for mass production, ensuring cost-effectiveness and scalability.
  • Mentor junior engineers, fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, and continuous learning.

Qualifications :

  • Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, master’s degree in mechanical engineering, biomedical engineering or optical engineering considered an asset.
  • 10+ years of experience in mechanical design, with a focus on medical devices and wearable technology.
  • Extensive experience leading projects across the full product lifecycle, including design for manufacturability (DFM) and design for assembly (DFA), including early stage ideation and concept design.
  • Expertise in SolidWorks.
  • Deep knowledge of materials science, including biocompatible and medical-grade materials.
  • Excellent leadership and communication skills, with experience driving cross-functional collaboration.
  • Experience with VR, AR, or related wearable technologies as part of a product portfolio.
  • Proven ability to innovate at the intersection of hardware, software, and industrial design.