Principal Engineer

Teleflex

. Lead and mentor R&D engineers and laboratory personnel .

Posted 10/21/2026full-timePleasanton • California • United StatesLead💰 $175,400 - $263,100 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in product development phases, including design verification, validation, and implementation, while ensuring compliance with FDA Quality System Regulation and ISO standards. Proven ability to lead R&D teams, manage projects, and translate user requirements into high-level designs.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Mechanical Engineering DegreeSolidWorks ExpertiseMedical Device ExperienceDesign Control DocumentationISO 13485 Familiarity

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Hard Skills

Design VerificationDesign ValidationProduct Development PhasesInjection Molding DesignMechanical Design SkillsData AnalysisTest Method DevelopmentProject ManagementFeasibility ModelingTechnical Leadership

Soft Skills

Exceptional Communication SkillsMentoringCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

Mini-TabPrototyping ToolsDesign Software

Industry Keywords

FDA Quality System RegulationISO 13485ISO 62304ISO 14971IEC 82304-1MDDCanadian Medical Device Regulations

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Assembly

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and mentor R&D engineers and laboratory personnel
Plan and assign tasks to engineers, technicians, and administrative staff
Generate concepts and submit patent disclosures
Develop new products and concepts under Design Control requirements
Design prototypes and feasibility models for proof-of-concept testing
Lead DOE, reliability, design/process characterization, verification, and validation efforts
Develop and validate test methods, protocols, and reports
Analyze data and test methods to evaluate and down-select designs
Peer review drawings and documents
Collaborate with suppliers and assembly operators to ensure delivery and manufacturability
Support process development, tool development, and tool validation
Serve as technical specialist for electromechanical systems and advanced engineering concepts
Lead Design Control documentation, Design Reviews, Quality Audits, and CAPAs
Provide system leadership for DHF and DMR
Translate user and business requirements into product requirements and high-level designs
Manage projects, including scheduling, budgeting, and documentation
Define customer requirements and engineering specifications
Direct and monitor external R&D projects
Stay current with relevant technology, practices, and engineering knowledge
Perform other duties assigned by the supervisor

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum of 12 years of related experience with a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, or 10 years and a master’s degree, or a PhD with 7 years of experience
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
Design experience using injection molding, stamping, metal injection molding, springs, and related fabrication processes
Exceptional mechanical design skills on complicated mechanisms and systems
Familiarity with ISO 13485, ISO 62304, ISO 14971, IEC 82304-1, MDD, and FDA QSR
Expertise in SolidWorks
Expertise in Mini-Tab
Medical device experience required
Mastery of product development phases, including design verification, validation, implementation, and manufacturing
Demonstrated history of products successfully reaching the marketplace
Compliance with FDA Quality System Regulation, ISO 13485, Canadian Medical Device Regulations, and applicable international regulatory requirements
Up to 10% domestic and international travel as needed

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, prescription drug, dental and vision insurance
Flexible spending accounts
Participation in 401(k) savings plan
Paid time off (PTO)
Short- and long-term disability
Parental leave