Mechanical Engineer I

Growth is our focus at CONMED, and we know that innovation is key to growth and our success! We are dedicated to innovation across our product portfolio and believe in the power of engaged talent on our teams. If you have a growth-mindset, have innovation top-of-mind and want to be a part of a high performing team, consider applying to join CONMED as a Sustaining Mechanical Engineer I.

This position is for a critical member of our Advanced Surgical division's R&D team, based in Denver, CO. The engineer will have immediate opportunities to contribute to CONMED’s active product portfolio with a focus on minimally invasive surgical technologies designed to deliver real benefits to surgeons, hospitals, and their patients.

Advanced Surgical products include:

• Advanced insufflation systems
• Advanced energy systems
• Advanced smoke management systems
• Laparoscopic surgical instruments

Responsibilities:

• Assist in sustaining high-quality, reliable disposable and/or capital medical products for surgical procedures, ensuring we maintain consistent product continuity for our customers.
• Engage in all phases of design, development, component procurement, assembly, verification, validation, and manufacturing, ensuring compliance with medical device standards and regulations.
• Conduct investigations to identify root causes of product issues and implement corrective and preventative actions.
• Create basic conceptual designs and detailed designs, CAD modeling, prototyping, and troubleshooting.
• Collaborate with cross-functional project teams to deliver updated products, ensuring seamless integration and successful outcomes.
• Utilize feedback from marketing to contribute to the development and delivery of updated products, ensuring they meet customer needs and expectations.
• Exhibit understanding of relevant industry standards, safety regulations, and quality control procedures to ensure compliance and uphold product excellence.
• Create test protocols, reports, and presentations.
• Conduct verification and validation testing.
• Build strong cross functional working relationships internally.

This role requires a talented and driven team player who is eager to contribute to multiple exciting projects and initiatives. If you enjoy working in a cross-functional and fast-paced team environment, we invite you to apply for consideration!

Required Qualifications:

• 0-2+ years engineering work experience
• B.S. in Mechanical Engineering (or highly related field)

Other Attributes:

• Basic skills in 3-D CAD software

Preferred Qualifications:

• Exposure to SolidWorks and statistical software such as Minitab
• Strong technical writing and communication skills
• Basic knowledge of statistics
• Basic understanding of GD&T and engineering drawings

0-20% Travel

Disclosure as required by applicable law, the annual salary range for this position is $67,496 - $97,240. The actual compensation may vary based on geographic location, work experience, education, and skill level. The salary range is CONMED’s good faith belief at the time of this posting.

This role is not eligible for sponsorship.

This job posting is anticipated to close on March 27, 2026. We may, however, extend this time period, in which case the posting will remain available on careers.conmed.com.  Please submit your application as soon as possible as we will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis as we receive them.

Benefits:

CONMED offers a wide array of benefits to fit your unique needs. Visit our Benefits Page for more information.

• Competitive compensation
• Excellent healthcare including medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage
• Short & long term disability plus life insurance -- cost paid fully by CONMED
• Retirement Savings Plan (401K) -- CONMED matches your contributions dollar for dollar, with the potential for up to 7% per pay period
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan -- allows stock purchases at discounted price
• Tuition assistance for undergraduate and graduate level courses

Know someone at CONMED? Have them submit you as a referral before applying for this position to be eligible for our Employee Referral Program incentives!

CONMED is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected status or characteristic. Protected veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. The Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal Poster reaffirms this commitment.

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If you feel you need a reasonable accommodation pursuant to the ADA, you are encouraged to contact us at 800-929-7176 option #5.