Sr. Manager, R&D - Mechanical Engineering
Location: Round Lake, IL (Onsite / Hybrid)
Job Type: Full-time
Position Summary
We are seeking a hands-on, technically accomplished, and people-focused leader to join our R&D team as Sr. Manager, Mechanical Engineering. This individual will lead the design, development, and integration of advanced fluid delivery systems, with deep emphasis on pumping mechanisms-including their loading, actuation, safety systems, and performance under all clinical conditions. The ideal candidate combines mechanical design depth, systems integration experience, and a proven ability to build and inspire high performance.
Your role
Lead the mechanical design of complex infusion hardware with core focus on: Pumping mechanism design and optimization. Fluid path layout and actuation systems. Loading interfaces - ensure intuitive, error-proof use. Safety-critical features such as anti-flowback, occlusion protection, and alarm actuation.
Ensure robust performance under variable real-world conditions, including variations in viscosity, backpressure, orientation, mobility, and power availability. Guide integration of sensing and feedback systems (e.g., pressure, flow, torque) into mechanical assemblies to support closed-loop control, dosage accuracy, and error detection.
Apply advanced engineering tools and practices, including FEA, FMEA, and risk-based design to deliver high-reliability, manufacturable solutions. Ensure all designs comply with regulatory and quality standards, including FDA, ISO 13485, and IEC 60601.
Hire, mentor, and manage a team of mechanical engineers and technicians, including senior-level technical talent. Foster a culture of technical rigor, innovation, and user-centered design. Establish clear performance expectations and provide coaching, feedback, and development planning. Promote cross-site collaboration and knowledge sharing across global engineering teams
Collaborate with systems, electrical, software, usability, quality, manufacturing, and regulatory teams to ensure fully integrated designs. Partner with program management and platform leaders to align technical planning with business objectives and timelines. Support design transfer, production ramp, sustaining engineering, and post-market investigations as needed.
Your skills and experience
Bachelor's or master's degree in mechanical engineering or closely related field. or equivalent experience.
10 years of mechanical design experience in complex hardware development, preferably in medical devices or regulated industries.
5 years of direct leadership experience with engineers and cross-functional teams.
Strong knowledge of medical-grade materials, fluid interfaces, sensor integration, and design for high-volume manufacturing.
Exposure to Agile hardware development, Six Sigma (Green/Black Belt), and lean engineering preferred.
Proven track record of technical ownership and product delivery in fast-paced development environments.
Life at Capgemini
Capgemini supports all aspects of your well-being throughout the changing stages of your life and career. For eligible employees, we offer:
Flexible work
Healthcare including dental, vision, mental health, and well-being programs
Financial well-being programs such as 401(k) and Employee Share Ownership Plan
Paid time off and paid holidays
Paid parental leave
Family building benefits like adoption assistance, surrogacy, and cryopreservation
Social well-being benefits like subsidized back-up child/elder care and tutoring
Mentoring, coaching and learning programs
Employee Resource Groups
Disaster Relief
About Capgemini Engineering
World leader in engineering and R&D services, Capgemini Engineering combines its broad industry knowledge and cutting-edge technologies in digital and software to support the convergence of the physical and digital worlds. Coupled with the capabilities of the rest of the Group, it helps clients to accelerate their journey towards Intelligent Industry. Capgemini Engineering has 65,000 engineer and scientist team members in over 30 countries across sectors including Aeronautics, Space, Defense, Naval, Automotive, Rail, Infrastructure & Transportation, Energy, Utilities &
Chemicals, Life Sciences, Communications, Semiconductor & Electronics, Industrial & Consumer, Software & Internet.
Capgemini Engineering is an integral part of the Capgemini Group, a global business and technology transformation partner, helping organizations to accelerate their dual transition to a digital and sustainable world, while creating tangible impact for enterprises and society. It is a responsible and diverse group of 340,000 team members in more than 50 countries. With its strong over 55-year heritage, Capgemini is trusted by its clients to unlock the value of technology to address the entire breadth of their business needs. It delivers end-to-end services and solutions leveraging strengths from strategy and design to engineering, all fueled by its market leading capabilities in AI, generative AI, cloud and data, combined with its deep industry expertise and partner ecosystem. The Group reported 2024 global revenues of 22.1 billion.
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Disclaimer
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Job: Developer
Organization: ERD PPL US
Title: Sr. Manager - Mechanical Engineering (R&D)
Location: IL-Waukegan
Requisition ID: 081580
Other Locations: US-IL-Chicago
