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Stryker

Staff Catheter Engineer

Waltham, MA · On-site

$107K - $178K/yr

Onsite Staff Catheter Engineer Waltham, MA Join a team focused on the design, development, and commercialization of innovative disposable catheter technologies in the intravascular lithotripsy market.

Stryker

Staff Catheter Engineer

Waltham, MA · On-site

$107K - $178K/yr

Onsite Staff Catheter Engineer Waltham, MA Join a team focused on the design, development, and commercialization of innovative disposable catheter technologies in the intravascular lithotripsy market.

Aptyx

Catheter R&D Engineer

Charlotte, NC · On-site

Aptyx is seeking a highly motivated Medical Device Engineer with strong experience in the design and development of complex catheter-based medical devices. This role is intended for candidates at the ...

Aptyx

Aptyx is seeking a highly motivated Medical Device Engineer with strong experience in the design and development of complex catheter-based medical devices. This role is intended for candidates at the ...

Aptyx

Catheter R&D Engineer

Charlotte, NC · On-site

Aptyx is seeking a highly motivated Medical Device Engineer with strong experience in the design and development of complex catheter-based medical devices. This role is intended for candidates at the ...

Actalent

R&d Engineer

Charlotte, NC · On-site

$38.46 - $72.11/hr

Design and develop catheter-based devices and delivery systems from concept through commercialization. * Translate user and product requirements into innovative engineering solutions. * Create and ...

AngioSafe

Medical Device R&D Engineer

San Jose, CA · On-site

$115K - $175K/yr

Hands-on catheter prototyping and testing experience required * Experience working within ISO 13485 ... Strong hands-on engineering and troubleshooting abilities * Startup and/or small-company experience ...

Actalent

Product Development Engineer

Minneapolis, MN · On-site

The engineer maintains detailed documentation, performs risk analyses, and collaborates closely ... Use SolidWorks 3D CAD to design components and assemblies for catheter-based and related medical ...

Actalent

Product Development Engineer

Minneapolis, MN · On-site

The engineer maintains detailed documentation, performs risk analyses, and collaborates closely ... Use SolidWorks 3D CAD to design components and assemblies for catheter-based and related medical ...

Imperative Care

Principal R&D Engineer, NPD

Campbell, CA · On-site

$189K - $213K/yr

Lead assigned technical projects in catheter engineering group to drive value improvement, line extensions, and commercial compliance with quality systems and global regulatory requirements.

West-Tech Materials

Sales Engineer

San Jose, CA · On-site

We are looking for sales engineers based in the Northern California area with experience and a basic understanding of catheter design, manufacturing and assembly including plastic extrusion, braiding ...

West-Tech Materials

Sales Engineer

San Jose, CA

We are looking for sales engineers based in the Northern California area with experience and a basic understanding of catheter design, manufacturing and assembly including plastic extrusion, braiding ...

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How much do catheter engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 2, 2026, the average yearly pay for catheter engineer in the United States is $101,300.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $90,000.00 and $115,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a catheter engineer?

A Catheter Engineer designs, develops, and tests catheter-based medical devices used for diagnostics or treatment. They work with materials, prototyping, and manufacturing processes to ensure the catheter meets performance, safety, and regulatory standards. Their role often involves collaborating with cross-functional teams, including clinicians and regulatory experts, to refine designs and bring products to market.

What are the typical daily responsibilities of a catheter engineer?

Catheter Engineers regularly work on designing, prototyping, and testing new catheter products, ensuring compliance with medical standards and regulatory requirements. They collaborate closely with R&D teams, physicians, and quality assurance to refine product performance and address challenges encountered during development. Daily tasks may also include analyzing feedback from clinical trials, troubleshooting manufacturing issues, and preparing documentation for regulatory filings. This role is dynamic and involves balancing technical innovation with patient safety and usability considerations.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a catheter engineer?

Success as a Catheter Engineer requires a background in biomedical engineering, materials science, or a related field, with experience in medical device design and development. Familiarity with CAD software, prototyping tools, ISO regulations, and FDA submission processes is typically expected. Excellent problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and the ability to communicate effectively within cross-functional teams set outstanding candidates apart. These skills ensure safe, innovative, and compliant catheter products that meet patient and regulatory needs.

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Infographic showing various Catheter Engineer job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 93% Full Time, 3% Part Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 86% Physical, 5% Hybrid, and 9% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $101,300 per year, or $48.7 per hour.

Staff Catheter Engineer

Stryker

Waltham, MA • On-site

$107K - $178K/yr

Full-time

This job post has expired 2 days ago. Applications are no longer accepted.

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8.2

Company rating: 8.2 out of 10

Based on 112 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

131st of 495 rated machine equipment manufacturers

Job description

Work Flexibility: Onsite
Staff Catheter Engineer
Waltham, MA
Join a team focused on the design, development, and commercialization of innovative disposable catheter technologies in the intravascular lithotripsy market. As a Staff Catheter Engineer, you will contribute across the full product development lifecycle, from concept generation and prototype development through verification, validation, and manufacturing transfer. This role combines hands-on engineering, technical problem-solving, and cross-functional collaboration to support the delivery of safe, effective, and manufacturable medical devices.
What You Will Do
  • Design and develop disposable balloon catheter systems and catheter platforms for new and existing applications.
  • Create catheter concepts that meet clinical, functional, manufacturability, and regulatory requirements.
  • Develop engineering drawings, specifications, and design documentation using SolidWorks and established documentation practices.
  • Select and evaluate catheter materials, including polymers, balloons, shafts, braids, coils, adhesives, and marker bands.
  • Develop and optimize catheter manufacturing and assembly processes, including balloon bonding, thermal forming, lamination, tip forming, adhesive bonding, and laser processing.
  • Plan, execute, and document verification and validation testing to confirm compliance with design requirements, applicable standards, and regulatory expectations.
  • Investigate design and process issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions to improve product performance, manufacturability, and reliability.
  • Support risk management, design reviews, supplier qualification activities, manufacturing transfer, and regulatory submissions through technical documentation and engineering analysis.

What You Will Need
Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Materials Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
  • Minimum 4 years of experience in medical device product development.
  • Experience designing catheter systems, including prototype development, assembly, or testing activities.
  • Proficiency with SolidWorks.
  • Experience applying Design Controls within FDA and ISO requirements.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience with balloon catheter technologies, balloon forming, or catheter manufacturing processes.
  • Experience with extrusion, braiding, coiling, laser processing, or related catheter manufacturing methods.
  • Experience working in ISO Class 7 or ISO Class 8 cleanroom environments.
  • Training or experience in statistical analysis, Design of Experiments (DOE), Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (DFMEA), or Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (PFMEA).

  • $107,200 - $178,600 USD Annual

Travel Percentage: 10%
Stryker Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Stryker is an EO employer - M/F/Veteran/Disability.
Stryker Corporation will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.

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