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Principal Design Engineer

Principal Design Engineer

Avanos MedicalTate, GA, United States
1 day ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Requisition ID : 6753

Job Title : Principal Design Engineer

Job Country : United States (US)

Here at Avanos Medical, we passionately believe in three things :

  • Making a difference in our products, services and offers, never ceasing to fight for groundbreaking solutions in everything we do;
  • Making a difference in how we work and collaborate, constantly nurturing our nimble culture of innovation;
  • Having an impact on the healthcare challenges we all face, and the lives of people and communities around the world.

At Avanos you will find an environment that strives to be independent and different, one that supports and inspires you to excel and to help change what medical devices can deliver, now and in the future.

Avanos is a medical device company focused on delivering clinically superior breakthrough solutions that will help patients get back to the things that matter. We are committed to creating the next generation of innovative healthcare solutions which will address our most important healthcare needs, such as reducing the use of opioids while helping patients move from surgery to recovery. Headquartered in Alpharetta, Georgia, we develop, manufacture and market recognized brands in more than 90 countries. Avanos Medical is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol AVNS. For more information, visit www.avanos.com.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

The Principal Design Engineer is a technical leader within Avanos' New Product Development organization, responsible for driving the design and development of innovative medical devices from concept through commercialization. This role combines deep technical expertise, cross-functional leadership, and a strong understanding of design controls, risk management, and human factors to deliver safe, reliable, and cost-effective products.

The Principal Engineer serves as a subject matter expert and mentor to other engineers, ensure robust design execution consistent with Avanos' product development process (PDP) and quality process and procedures.

Key Responsibilities :

  • Lead design and development of complex medical devices through all phases of the PDP.
  • Define product architecture, key design inputs, and system requirements in collaboration with systems, quality, regulatory, clinical teams, and project head.
  • Develop and review detailed design documentation including CAD models, drawings, specifications, and tolerance analyses.
  • Apply robust engineering principles (mechanical, electromechanical, fluidics, materials, etc.) to develop and refine product designs.
  • Drive design reviews, DFMEA, and risk analyses to ensure robust product performance and compliance with applicable standards.
  • Collaborate closely with manufacturing, Technical Operations, and suppliers to optimize design for manufacturability, assembly, reliability, and cost.
  • Provide technical leadership and mentoring for design engineers and project teams, fostering a culture of technical rigor and innovation.
  • Contribute to IP generation and patent filings.
  • Support pre- and formal design verification builds.
  • Represent R&D in cross-functional design reviews.
  • Your qualifications

    Required :

  • B.S. degree in Mechanical, Biomedical, or related Engineering discipline (Master's preferred).
  • 10+ years of progressive experience in medical device design and development, with proven success delivering Class II or III products under design control.
  • Strong proficiency with 3D CAD (SolidWorks preferred), GD&T, and mechanical design best practices.
  • Demonstrated expertise in one or more of the following areas : electromechanical systems, fluid delivery, plastic design, embedded devices, or disposable / reusable system integration.
  • Hands-on problem-solving skills and ability to translate user needs into robust engineering solutions.
  • Excellent communication, documentation, and presentation skills; able to influence across functions and levels.
  • Experience collaborating with contract manufacturers or development partners.
  • Experience mentoring junior engineers and leading technical teams.
  • Preferred :

  • Experience with enteral feeding or pain management devices.
  • Knowledge of polymer materials, molding, or device sterilization methods (EO, gamma, etc.).
  • Strong IP awareness and prior participation in patent development.
  • The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this classification. Statements are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required for this position.

    Salary Range :

    The anticipated average base pay range for this position is $129,000.00 - $151,000.00. In addition, this role is eligible for an attractive incentive compensation program and benefits. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the base posted.

    Avanos Medical is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law. If you are a current employee of Avanos, please apply here

    Join us at Avanos

    Join us and you can make a difference in our products, solutions and our culture. Most of all, you can make a difference in the lives, people, and communities around the world.

    Make your career count

    Our commitment to improving the health and wellbeing of others begins with our employees - through a comprehensive and competitive range of benefits. We provide more than just a salary - our Total Rewards package encompasses everything you receive as an employee; your pay, health care benefits, retirement plans and work / life benefits.

    Avanos offers a generous 401(k) employer match of 100% of each pretax dollar you contribute on the first 4% and 50% of the next 2% of pay contributed with immediate vesting.

    Avanos also offers the following :

    benefits on day 1

    free onsite gym

    onsite cafeteria

    HQ region voted 'best place to live' by USA Today

    uncapped sales commissions

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