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Technical Leader - Principal Mechanical Design Engineer

  • Job type Posted on: Jul 14, 2026
  • Experience level Nemera
  • Employment type Chicago, Illinois
  • Remote status Salary: $165,000 per year
  • Employment type Onsite
  • Salary Full-time

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Job Title :

Technical Leader - Principal Mechanical Design Engineer

Job Type :

Full-time

Job Location :

Chicago Illinois United States

Remote :

No

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Technical Leader - Principal Mechanical Design Engineer Full-time Education Level: Bachelor's Degree Legal entity: Nemera Insight Chicago Position Purpose The technical leader oversees and guides mechanical design efforts across multiple programs. This position requires a motivated, results-driven design engineer with expertise in development and the ability to guide cross‑functional teams to accomplish objectives. Responsibilities Coordinate & lead technical design team within one or more programs while working in a multi-disciplinary, multi-site environment Understand priorities to develop and communicate action plans internally and externally Assist in defining the planning and resources required to achieve the success of the technical design activities of programs Identify potential problems early and suggest options based upon cost, time and requirements Design, build and test prototypes to characterize performance Solve complex technical problems within the bounds of timing and cost constraints Work with Nemera’s injection molding tooling experts to successfully implement DFM and DFA into detailed designs ready for high-volume manufacturing Guide and mentor junior engineers Position Requirements Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering 7+ years of product development experience Strong knowledge of regulatory requirements (FDA, ISO, etc.) Proficiency in CAD software, Solid Works and other relevant engineering tools Experience with managing all technical aspects of device development Experience with high volume production, injection molding and automation Preferred Knowledge / Skills Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a demonstrated ability to lead technical teams. Ability to network across the organization to support activities across multiple sites Experience working in a consulting environment Familiar with the basics of electronics and software Position Range $135,000 USD to $165,000 USD salaried (This is the range that we in good faith believe is the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. This range may be modified in the future.) Nemera is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, religion, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected class indication. This company is required by federal law to hire only persons who can establish they are eligible to work in the United States. By clicking the link above or any third-party link within this posting, you are leaving this site and going to a third-party website where the third-party website's terms and privacy policy apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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Posted:

Jul 14, 2026

Reference Number:

14660_B60D6C8AB0275593456402F261E8ED3E

Employment:

Full-time

Salary:

Not Available

City:

Chicago

Job Origin:

APPCAST_CPC

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Technical Leader - Principal Mechanical Design Engineer Full-time Education Level: Bachelor's Degree Legal entity: Nemera Insight Chicago Position Purpose The technical leader oversees and guides mechanical design efforts across multiple programs. This position requires a motivated, results-driven design engineer with expertise in development and the ability to guide cross‑functional teams to accomplish objectives. Responsibilities Coordinate & lead technical design team within one or more programs while working in a multi-disciplinary, multi-site environment Understand priorities to develop and communicate action plans internally and externally Assist in defining the planning and resources required to achieve the success of the technical design activities of programs Identify potential problems early and suggest options based upon cost, time and requirements Design, build and test prototypes to characterize performance Solve complex technical problems within the bounds of timing and cost constraints Work with Nemera’s injection molding tooling experts to successfully implement DFM and DFA into detailed designs ready for high-volume manufacturing Guide and mentor junior engineers Position Requirements Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering 7+ years of product development experience Strong knowledge of regulatory requirements (FDA, ISO, etc.) Proficiency in CAD software, Solid Works and other relevant engineering tools Experience with managing all technical aspects of device development Experience with high volume production, injection molding and automation Preferred Knowledge / Skills Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a demonstrated ability to lead technical teams. Ability to network across the organization to support activities across multiple sites Experience working in a consulting environment Familiar with the basics of electronics and software Position Range $135,000 USD to $165,000 USD salaried (This is the range that we in good faith believe is the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. This range may be modified in the future.) Nemera is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, religion, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected class indication. This company is required by federal law to hire only persons who can establish they are eligible to work in the United States. By clicking the link above or any third-party link within this posting, you are leaving this site and going to a third-party website where the third-party website's terms and privacy policy apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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