Engineer I, Product Design
ICU Medical
San Clemente, CA · Posted October 21, 2026
No experience needed. The posting says: “0-2 years of experience in Medical Device Product Development”
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About the job
Position Summary
The Product Design Engineer will support the Business Development R&D department. The e ngineer is responsible for developing and implementing new products through adherence to established design control processes and good engineering and documentation practices. The key responsibility of this position is to design, develop, and improve ICU’s product portfolio to ensure their efficiency and reliability. The incumbent will be heavily involved with plastics, polymers, molding, medical disposables, plastics engineering, and solid modeling. The R&D Product Engineer will be expected to interface mainly with internal customers and external suppliers on the design and configuration of high-volume disposable medical devices. The position plays a key role in assisting in the development and compliance challenges involved with new medical devices. The position requires the ability to interact with multiple functional groups such as Marketing, Regulatory, Quality, Operations, etc.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Assist in the development of products from concept to production
Develop product requirements according to customer and business needs in compliance with international standards and regulations applicable.
Adhere to established design control processes and good engineering practices
Design and model components and devices for various product lines using SolidWorks
Evaluate parts, products, or processes for efficiency and reliability to ensure long-term success of new / improved product lines
Provides technical support on components, material methods, systems and equipment
Provides the technical foundation for the development of risk documentation
Develops test procedures to ensure specifications and regulations are met
Writes, reviews, and approves protocols, reports and data
Conducts testing outlined in protocols and test methods
Executes engineering and validation studies on products
Conducts failure investigations
Work on special projects as assigned
Knowledge & Skills
Detail oriented and ability to organize large amounts of work and data.
Strong interpersonal skills required in the areas of verbal and written communications, customer focus, time management, professionalism, coaching, influencing, and team building.
Knowledge of medical device manufacturing practices
Knowledge of medical grade plastics and general injection molding principles
Strong knowledge in joining methods of plastics
Experience with design of experiments (DOE) and basic statistical methods
Excellent project leadership and ability to expedite project completion
SolidWorks competency required
Understanding of engineering mechanics and physics
Familiarity with machine shop practices
Familiarity of drafting standards
Minimum Qualifications, Education & Experience
Must be at least 18 years of age
Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited college or university in Mechanical Engineering or a related field. Master's Degree preferred.
0-2 years of experience in Medical Device Product Development
Salary Range - $60,000-$80,000
The salary range displayed represents the annual base salary we reasonably expect to pay for this role. The actual salary may vary [differ] based upon various factors, including, but not limited to, relevant experience, skills, education, licensure/certifications, and geographic location.
ICU Medical provides a comprehensive total rewards package that includes:
Competitive financial benefits, including a generous 401(k) match and (for eligible roles) our Annual Incentive Plan
A wide range of benefit options at affordable rates
Additional perks to assist employees with their work-life effectiveness, such as Paid Time Off, Company Holidays, and Tuition Reimbursement
Additional information on health and welfare benefit offerings can be found at Careers: Investing in Your Future | ICU Medical .
ICU Medical has consistently provided you with clinical innovations that help solve real-world challenges.
With the acquisition of Hospira Infusion Systems in 2017 and Smiths Medical in 2022, we are now a global market leader with a complete line of clinically-essential IV therapy and high-value critical care products for hospital, alternate site, and home care settings.
We're ready to bring you consistent quality, innovation, and value in more areas than ever. Our focus allows us to bring you:
Dedicated and non-dedicated IV sets and needlefree connectors clinically proven to provide an effective barrier against bacterial transfer and colonization.
The industry’s broadest IV smart pump offering covering large volume, pain management, and ambulatory needs.
IV medication safety software providing full IV-EHR interoperability with the highest customer satisfaction and compatibility with more EHR systems than any other company.
Significant US IV solutions manufacturing and supply capabilities.
ICU Medical EEO Statement:
ICU Medical is committed to being an Equal Opportunity Employer. We ensure that all qualified applicants receive fair consideration for employment regardless of race, color, nationality or national origin, ethnicity, sex, gender, religion or belief, marital or civil partnership status, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity, age, disability, or protected veteran status.
If you are an individual with a disability and need reasonable accommodation to participate in the employment selection process, please contact us at humanresources@icumed.com. We are committed to providing equal access and opportunities for all candidates.
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