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Our client is seeking a Catheter Development Engineer with a strong background in catheter design to lead the translation of customer-provided inputs into robust engineering specifications, product designs, and manufacturable solutions.  Client will consider all levels of experience. This role will take conceptual requirements for catheter-based devices and drive them through feasibility, design, prototyping, process development, and verification ensuring designs meet performance, regulatory, and manufacturability requirements. This is a direct hire role!   Job Title:  Product Development Engineer Location:  Maple Grove, MN Salary:  85-140k, depends on experience Key Responsibilities Translate customer requirements into detailed engineering specifications and design inputs Lead the design and development of catheter-based devices, including braided shafts and steerable systems Develop design concepts, perform trade-off analyses, and create detailed drawings and documentation Drive prototype builds, process development, and iterative design refinement Define and execute verification testing to ensure product performance and compliance Collaborate closely with customers, manufacturing, quality, and regulatory teams Support risk management activities (DFMEA/PFMEA) and design controls documentation Identify opportunities to improve performance, manufacturability, and cost Provide technical leadership on complex catheter development programs Qualifications Required: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or related field (Master’s preferred) 5+ years of hands-on experience in catheter design and development (will consider all levels) Strong background in braided shafts, steerable catheters, and complex delivery systems Experience converting customer inputs into formal engineering requirements and specifications Knowledge of materials commonly used in catheter construction (e.g., polymers, braids, hypotubes) Experience with medical device design controls and regulated environments Proficiency in CAD and engineering documentation Preferred: Experience in structural heart, neurology, EP, ENT, or cardiology applications Hands-on prototyping and process development experience Familiarity with extrusion, braiding, reflow, tipping, bonding, and assembly processes