or apply directly on Kaléo's site. We never take the application ourselves.
Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 1 day Kaléo's roles stay open a median of 2 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- Yes 67% of Kaléo's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Kaléo
- moderate 1 stale, 0 reposted of 3 open
- Hiring momentum
- 4 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-17
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Kaléo's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Kaléo.
About this role
The Mechanical Design Engineer at Kaléo will focus on developing innovative drug delivery systems by collaborating with device development teams and external partners. Daily responsibilities include using CAD software for product design, fabricating prototypes, testing products, and managing project timelines and budgets. The role emphasizes user-centric design and requires strong communication skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams and external consultants.
- benefits
- 2/5
- freshness
- 5/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- pay transparency
- 5/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Kaléo as an employer.
What you need
- Bachelors, Masters, or PhD in Mechanical Engineering or in a related field
- 5+ years of experience in product design, including experience in concept development, design, tolerance stacking, product development, prototyping and test method development
- Proficient in design software (E.g. SolidWorks CAD) required
- User-centric product design and development experience from previous roles
- Past exposure to managing external CMOs
Nice to have
- Experience with Computer-Aided Engineering (CAE) and Finite Element Analysis preferred
- Demonstrated record of accomplishments preferred (e.g., issued US patents, device concept to launch, approved or marketed products)
What you get
- Anticipated base salary range of $90,000 to $120,000
- Eligibility for an annual bonus
- Comprehensive benefits
Worth weighing
- Remote position with occasional travel (less than 25%)
- Collaboration with external consultants and CROs may require flexibility
- Emphasis on self-management and adherence to deadlines may not suit all candidates
Summarised from Kaléo's posting. Read the full original.
Listed by Kaléo on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.