Sr. R+D Engineer

Post Date

Mar 05, 2026

Location

Valencia,
California

ZIP/Postal Code

91355
US
May 06, 2026 Insight Global

Job Type

Contract

Category

Mechanical Engineering

Req #

LAX-254292bd-c09f-4e7f-8eb5-0f7a25d0648b

Pay Rate

$43 - $54 (hourly estimate)

Job Description

A client in the medical device industry is seeking a Sr. Mechanical Engineer to join their Research + Development team in support of a remediation project. The ideal resource will have a strong mechanical engineering background with specific experience working with Solidworks CAD software, developing test methodologies, and running the design verification process. Day to day activities will include developing test methodology as the team moves into the execution portion of their remediation project and involves interfacing with Technicians and DQA Engineers. The role will be a 5-month contract with possible extensions until integration work is concluded and hybrid 3 days per week in Valencia, CA requiring the resource to be onsite in their machine shop with the R+D team.

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Required Skills & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field
• 5+ years of Mechanical Engineering experience
o Preferred experience working within Research + Development
• Experience owning Test Method Development
• Proficiency in CAD software, specifically Solidworks/Minitab modelling + updating drawings
• Design Verification + Validation experience, working with DHF
• Strong written + verbal communication skills

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

• Medical Device industry experience
• Experience working within FDA Quality System Regulations and ISO 13485
• Experience supporting remediation projects

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.