Senior / Staff / Principal Engineer

Meet is partnered with an exciting life science company who is seeking to expand the team with a Sr/Staff/Principal level engineer to join ASAP. They are open to candidates outside of medical device background (aerospace, auto, etc). This will be an onsite contract-to-hire role or 6mon to start, and then convert to full-time / FTE permanent. The pay range can be anywhere between $150k-$200k ($75/hr-$100/hr) depending on the candidate and level of experience. If you have 7+ years experience in mechanical engineering, design, mechanisms, small parts, and are open to Chicago area onsite apply now! Qualifications Broad knowledge of manufacturing processes (injection molding, machining, 3D printing, automated assembly) Advanced skills in tolerance analysis, predictive modeling, and GD&T Demonstrated success in launching products into high-volume manufacturing Strong stakeholder management and negotiation skills Responsibilities You’ll collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, lead complex projects from concept to production, and mentor junior engineers to ensure technical excellence and continuous innovation Lead the design, development, and validation of mechanical and electromechanical components, subsystems, and systems for products. Apply advanced modeling, simulation, and analysis (FEA, tolerance analysis, DFM/DFA) to create robust, high-performance, and manufacturable designs. Translate product requirements and user feedback into innovative design concepts and detailed engineering specifications. Work closely with electrical, software, manufacturing, and quality teams to deliver integrated, high-quality solutions.

Serve as a technical mentor, guiding and developing junior engineers and project teams. Support design transfer to high-volume manufacturing, engaging with vendors and leading process validation Represent us as a technical expert with internal and external partners, including customers and suppliers. #J-18808-Ljbffr