R&D Mechanical Engineer III - Advanced Surgical bei Conmed

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 Mechanical Engineer III.

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 Surgical products include:

• Advanced insufflation systems
• Advanced energy systems
• Advanced smoke management systems
• Laparoscopic surgical instruments

Responsibilities:

• Sustain high-quality, reliable disposable and/or capital medical products for surgical procedures, ensuring we maintain consistent product continuity for our customers.
• Engage in all phases of design, development, component procurement, assembly, verification, validation, and manufacturing according to medical device standards and regulations, with a comprehensive understanding of product creation concepts.

• Conduct thorough investigations to identify root causes of product issues and implement corrective and preventative actions.
• Execute conceptual and detailed designs, CAD modeling, prototyping, and troubleshooting with a comprehensive understanding of the entire product development cycle.
• Conduct design analyses including theoretical calculations for component fit and tolerance analysis and stress calculations. 

• Possess a comprehensive understanding of the design process and demonstrates the ability to independently develop test protocols, reports, and presentations.
• Conduct verification and validation testing.

• Engage with customers to gain a deep understanding of their needs and meticulously define project requirements, ensuring precision and alignment with their expectations.

• Develop a project schedule and budget in collaboration with the project teams to ensure alignment and successful execution.

• Lead high-performance, cross-functional projects.
• 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.      
• 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 create job aids to assist other engineers in completing a wide range of job functions, from common to complex tasks.

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!

Required Qualifications:

• 5-8+ years of engineering work experience required
• B.S. in Mechanical Engineering (or highly related field) required
• Intermediate skills in 3-D CAD software such as SolidWorks or equivalent 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working in a regulated environment, such as FDA 21 CFR 820 or similar
• Basic understanding of medical device regulations
• Intermediate experience with using GD&T and creating engineering drawings
• Intermediate knowledge of designing for manufacturing, such as machining, injection molding, and assembly  
• Intermediate technical writing skills
• Intermediate knowledge of statistics
• Experience working with small/medium cross-functional teams
• Intermediate knowledge of project management principles and budgeting
• Strong knowledge in root cause investigations and problem solving

This position is not eligible for employer based sponsorship.

Disclosure as required by applicable law, the annual salary range for this position is $80,000 - $130,000. The actual compensation may vary based on geographic location, work experience, education and skill level. The salary range is CONMED’s good faith belief at the time of this posting. 

Colorado residents: In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.

This job posting is anticipated to close on January 2, 2026. We may, however, extend this time period, in which case the posting will remain available on careers.conmed.com.  Please submit your application as soon as possible as we will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis as we receive them.

Benefits:

CONMED offers a wide array of benefits to fit your unique needs. Visit our Benefits Page for more information.

• Competitive compensation
• Excellent healthcare including medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage
• Short & long term disability plus life insurance -- cost paid fully by CONMED
• Retirement Savings Plan (401K) -- CONMED matches your contributions dollar for dollar, with the potential for up to 7% per pay period
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan -- allows stock purchases at discounted price
• Tuition assistance for undergraduate and graduate level courses

Know someone at CONMED? Have them submit you as a referral before applying for this position to be eligible for our Employee Referral Program incentives!

CONMED is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected status or characteristic. Protected veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. The Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal Poster reaffirms this commitment.

Colorado Residents: In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.

If you feel you need a reasonable accommodation pursuant to the ADA, you are encouraged to contact us at 800-929-7176 option #5.