# Research and Development Mechanical Engineer Magenta Medical - IL, Full-time, On-site at Magenta Medical

- Company: Magenta Medical
- What the company does: Magenta Medical develops the Elevate™ percutaneous LVAD for temporary mechanical circulatory support during high-risk coronary interventions and cardiogenic shock. Backed by NEA.
- Company website: https://magentamed.com/
- Type: Startups
- Level: Mid level
- Location: Remote (US)
- Work setup: Remote
- Posted: 2026-09-18
- Apply by: 2026-11-02
- Apply: https://magentamed.com/job/67-55a/
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/magenta-medical-research-and-development-mechanical-engineer-magenta-medical-il/

## About the role

We’re looking for a talented and hands-on Mechanical Engineer to join our growing R&D team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in developing life-saving medical technology in a fast-paced and innovative startup environment.

## What they're looking for

- B.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering is required, candidates with degrees in Biomedical Engineering or Materials Engineering will also be considered
- M.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering – an advantage
- 3–5 years of hands-on experience in mechanical development roles – required
- Demonstrated experience working on complex, high-precision systems (e.g., medical devices, aerospace, robotics) – highly desirable
- Proven ability to take end-to-end ownership of mechanical components or sub-systems – from concept or design modifications to transfer to manufacturing
- Previous experience in startup environments – an advantage