Senior Principal Mechanical Design Engineer

Hiring

Medtronic

Hyderabad · IndiaFull-time· 30d ago

Experience

15–15 yrs

Work Type

Full-time

Domain

Medical devices, Highly regulated industries

Leadership

Required

Core SkillsMust Have

FEACFDLS DynaANSYSAbaqusFluentStar-CCM+Nonlinear structural modelingDynamic/impact analysisAdvanced material modellingMultiphase flowHeat transferFluid-structure interaction (FSI)Particle trackingSimulation V&VASME V&V 40DHFISO 13485Design controlsRisk managementMaterials science (metals, polymers, hyperelastic materials, composites)

What You'll Do

1Lead advanced FEA and CFD analyses for complex medical device systems, including nonlinear structural, dynamic/impact, and advanced material modelling

2Plan, execute, and review CFD simulations for internal and external flows, multiphase flows, heat transfer, fluid-structure interaction (FSI), and particle tracking

3Define, communicate, and drive simulation strategies aligned with product requirements, design objectives, risk management, and verification needs

4Provide actionable design guidance based on structural, thermal, and fluid behaviour insights to improve performance, reliability, and manufacturability

5Develop, calibrate, and maintain robust FEA/CFD models, including material models, contact definitions, and boundary conditions

6Establish and maintain simulation verification and validation (V&V) frameworks and procedures to ensure model credibility and appropriate use

7Correlate simulation results with bench testing, animal studies, clinical data, and relevant historical data, and document evidence in DHF and regulatory submissions

8Support design verification, risk mitigation, and root cause investigations using simulation to explain failure modes and inform corrective actions

9Drive innovation in simulation methodologies, including automation, reduced-order models, surrogate models, and digital twin approaches

10Evaluate and implement emerging simulation technologies, tools, and workflows to improve efficiency, accuracy, and scalability

11Develop and promote best practices, standards, and templates for FEA/CFD within the organization

12Partner with systems engineering, design engineering, test, quality, manufacturing, and regulatory teams to integrate simulation into end-to-end product development

13Communicate complex simulation results and trade-offs clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders, influencing design and program decisions

14Represent simulation in design reviews, technical forums, and regulatory interactions as required

15Mentor and coach engineers in FEA/CFD methods, tools, and best practices, building a strong simulation community of practice

16Lead technical reviews of simulation work products, providing guidance and feedback to elevate quality and consistency

17Contribute to talent development by identifying skill gaps and supporting training plans in advanced simulation

Requirements

EducationBachelor's or Master's degree/PhD in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline

Nice to HaveOptional

Digital twin technologiesDesign exploration and optimizationRobust design techniquesMulti-objective optimizationAutomated simulation workflowsScriptingSimulation data management

Domain

Medical devicesHighly regulated industries

Industry

Medical devicesMultiple medical device domains (implants, disposables, capital equipment)

LeadershipMentoring or team leadership preferred