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New Product Development (NPD) Engineer

Katalyst CRO

New Product Development (NPD) Engineer

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Compliance

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Contract type:

Freelance / Contract

Location:

Irvine, CA, USA

Work mode:

Onsite

Published on:

16 September 2026

What they need


We are looking for an experienced NPD Engineer to support the development and design of electro-mechanical systems and components for medical device products. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in New Product Development, electro-mechanical design, automation, CAD, and medical device regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

  • Design and develop electro-mechanical systems, assemblies, and components for new products.
  • Perform system integration of mechanical and electrical components.
  • Identify and apply stepper motors, motor drivers, sensors, and PLC programming in product designs.
  • Support mechanical, electromechanical, and developmental design activities with limited supervision.
  • Contribute to New Product Development (NPD) projects from concept through development.
  • Work with industrial automation, robotics, and precision instruments.
  • Create and modify designs using SolidWorks/CAD and apply GD&T principles.
  • Support design activities in compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and applicable medical device standards.
  • Apply knowledge of ISO 13485, Medical Device Regulatory Standards, MDD, and MDR.
  • Utilize statistical analysis and Design of Experiments (DOE) techniques where applicable.
  • Prepare and maintain engineering documentation and project-related records.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams including engineering, quality, manufacturing, and project management.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, Mechanical, Biomedical, Mechatronics, or Electromechanical Engineering.
  • 58 years of technical/engineering experience, preferably in NPD and the medical device industry.
  • Strong experience in product development / New Product Development (NPD).
  • Hands-on experience with electro-mechanical system and component design.
  • Experience with SolidWorks/CAD and GD&T.
  • Knowledge of PLC programming, stepper motors, motor drivers, and sensors.
  • Experience with industrial automation, robotics, or precision instruments is a plus.
  • Knowledge of GMP and medical device regulatory requirements.
  • Working knowledge of ISO 13485, MDD, MDR, and related medical device standards.
  • Knowledge of DOE and statistical analysis is preferred.
  • Strong project planning, organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, email, and web-based tools.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience developing regulated medical device products.
  • Experience working with automated or robotic electro-mechanical systems.
  • Experience supporting products from concept/design through manufacturing and commercialization.
  • Strong understanding of engineering documentation and design processes.

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