Project Engineer – Medical Device Development
Content + Source + Freshness • 13 Dec 2025 • 95% confidence
Offer value
Moderate value influenced by the technical nature of the role and its reliance on regulatory compliance in medical device development.
- Significant involvement in innovative medical device projects.
- Collaborative cross-functionality enhances skill diversity.
- Requires dedicated work within strict regulatory boundaries.
Pros
- Involvement in significant medical device projects promoting innovation.
- Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams enhances exposure and learning.
- Strong industry relevance leading to robust future opportunities.
Cons
- High stakes as role directly impacts product safety and regulatory compliance.
- Potential for long hours and intense project timelines.
- Onsite requirement may limit flexibility for some candidates.
Who it's for
Mid-Level • Onsite
Good fit
- Engineers experienced in the medical devices sector.
- Mid-level professionals seeking to grow their project management expertise.
- Individuals passionate about healthcare technology.
Not recommended for
- Recent graduates or those lacking relevant experience.
- Candidates desiring fully remote roles.
- Individuals who prefer low-pressure environments.
Motivation fit
Key skills
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Location: Minnetonka, Minnesota, USA (100% Onsite)
Locals Preferred
Experience: 3-5 years
Key Responsibilities
-Develop and manage project plans, budgets, schedules, and risk registers.
-Drive design and development of medical devices in compliance with regulatory standards.
-Collaborate with cross-functional teams (engineering, quality, regulatory) to ensure alignment and compliance.
-Oversee product testing, validation, and verification activities.
-Maintain accurate documentation to support regulatory submissions and product lifecycle management.
-Primary Focus: Advance alternate source projects to completion (currently 4 active projects).
-Collaboration: Work with internal teams and external suppliers to meet project goals.
Nature of Role:
-Approximately 70% project management
-Approximately 30% task coordination (tasks largely handled by other team members)
-Tools: Uses Microsoft Project for project management (familiarity preferred, not required).
-Background: Engineering background preferred; experience in any technical field will also be considered.
Work Style: Highly deadline-driven, capable of managing multiple ongoing initiatives.
Core Skills
-Project management
-Cross-functional collaboration
-Regulatory compliance
-Technical documentation
-Strong communication skills
Education & Experience
-Bachelor’s degree (other degrees acceptable with relevant experience).
-3-5 years of work experience.
