- Company: Res Med
- Location: The Rocks, Sydney, Australia, Australia
- Salary: Pay not listed
Res Med at a glance
resmed.com- Founded 1989
- Ticker RMD
Federal funding recipient: largest known award $32.0M from the Department of Health and Human Services (started Mar 31, 2020) — via USAspending.gov
Ventilators are purchase to support covid-19
3,877 employees covered under a retirement plan (2024 filing) — via DOL Form 5500 / EFAST2
FDA medical device clearances: 103 510(k)s, most recent in 2026 — via openFDA 510(k)
Clinical trial sponsor: 65 trials registered, 6 currently active/recruiting — via ClinicalTrials.gov
ResMed (ticker RMD) is a medical-device company founded in Australia in 1989 and headquartered in San Diego. It builds cloud-connected equipment and software for sleep apnea, COPD, and other respiratory care. Recent coverage notes a plan to sell the MatrixCare software unit for about $490 million (Reuters).
2,910 Wikipedia views in July 2026 — a rough gauge of public visibility.
Mechanical Engineer – ResMed
The Rocks, Sydney, Australia, Australia
What This Role Involves
The Devices Mechanical Engineering team at ResMed develops innovative products from concept to production. As a Mechanical Engineer in the Pressure Systems group, you will be part of a project team responsible for researching, designing, developing, and verifying high-volume manufacturable products that improve health outcomes globally.
Your Responsibilities
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop innovative medical devices.
- Conduct research and design mechanical components using advanced CAD software.
- Perform detailed engineering analysis, including stress and thermal simulations.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory standards and quality assurance processes.
- Support product validation and verification through testing and data analysis.
What We're Looking For
- A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
- Experience in medical device design, preferably with pressure systems.
- Proficiency in CAD software such as SolidWorks or AutoCAD.
- Knowledge of mechanical engineering principles and materials science.
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- A passion for innovation and improving health outcomes through technology.
Why Join ResMed
Joining the Devices Mechanical Engineering team at ResMed means being part of a global leader in sleep and respiratory technologies. You will work on cutting-edge projects that directly impact millions of people worldwide, contributing to significant advancements in healthcare. The company offers a supportive and collaborative environment with opportunities for professional growth and development.
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Recent news
- ResMed to sell software business MatrixCare for $490 million - Reuters
- Resmed to sell MatrixCare for $490M to private equity firm - MedTech Dive
- Resmed divests MatrixCare business - HME News
- ResMed Inc. stock falls Wednesday, underperforms market - MarketWatch
- Resmed sharpens sleep care focus with $490m software business sale - Yahoo Finance
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Working in The Rocks, Sydney, Australia, Australia
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The Rocks sits on Sydney Harbour’s southern shore, just north-west of the CBD—a historic, tourist-facing pocket of central Sydney. The role is listed as on-site (not remote) in The Rocks / Sydney CBD, New South Wales (NSW overview).
New South Wales is a state on the east coast of Australia. It borders Queensland to the north, Victoria to the south, and South Australia to the west. Its coast borders the Coral and Tasman Seas to the east. The Australian Capital Territory and Jervis Bay Territory are enclaves within the state. New South Wales' state capital is Sydney, which is also Australia's most populous city. As of September
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National unemployment rate in Australia: 4.1% — via World Bank
GDP per capita in Australia: $65,130 — via World Bank
Consumer price inflation in Australia: 2.9% (annual) — via World Bank
Real GDP growth in Australia: 1.4% (annual) — via World Bank
Average hours worked per year in Australia: 1,633 — via OECD
Average weekly earnings in New South Wales: A$1,616 — via Australian Bureau of Statistics
Unemployment rate in New South Wales: 3.9% — via Australian Bureau of Statistics
- Elevation 19m (62 ft)
Source: Wikipedia (state)
About this role & career path
Per O*NET 17-2141.00, core work includes design and evaluation of mechanical products, conformance to specs and environmental rules, cross-team problem solving, and failure investigation—skills that map well to med-device product development.
Traits that fit this role
- Innovation
- Intellectual Curiosity
- Cautiousness
- Attention to Detail
- Dependability
Source: O*NET Work Styles (Distinctiveness Rank).
Typical preparation needed: Job Zone 4: Considerable Preparation Needed. Most of these occupations require a four-year bachelor's degree, but some do not. — via O*NET
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Source: O*NET (public-domain bulk data)
Salary & compensation
Workers in Architecture & Engineering occupations earn a national median of $95,541 — via US Census ACS / Data USA
Build the skills for this role
Build depth in blueprint/schematic literacy, DFM for regulated devices, materials and tolerance stack-ups, root-cause failure analysis, and clear technical communication with manufacturing and quality partners. Practice turning malfunctions into documented design changes.
Free & low-cost learning resources
- freeCodeCamp — Full Stack curriculum (free)
- Saylor Academy — Computer Science courses (free)
- CS50 (Harvard, via edX) (free to learn)
- Microsoft Learn — developer training paths (free to learn)
- Walk through a design you took from requirements to test and change control.
- Explain how you diagnose mechanical failures and propose fixes without inventing unverified claims.
- Discuss collaboration with manufacturing, quality, or clinical stakeholders on a medical or safety-critical product.
- Be ready on drawings, specs, and how you verify performance against requirements.
Strong fit if you like precision mechanical design in a regulated health-tech setting and can ground decisions in drawings, data, and field feedback rather than pure concept work.
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Listing facts
- Role Mechanical Engineer
- Employer Res Med
- Location The Rocks, Sydney, Australia, Australia
- Type Full Time
- Pay (from listing) Pay not listed
- Posted August 12, 2026
- Apply by September 12, 2026
- Country Australia
- Overview Full job description on this page (244 words)
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- Read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, schematics, or computer-generated reports.
- Research, design, evaluate, install, operate, or maintain mechanical products, equipment, systems or processes to meet requirements.
- Specify system components or direct modification of products to ensure conformance with engineering design, performance specifications, or environmental regulations.
- Confer with engineers or other personnel to implement operating procedures, resolve system malfunctions, or provide technical information.
- Investigate equipment failures or difficulties to diagnose faulty operation and recommend remedial actions.
- Recommend design modifications to eliminate machine or system malfunctions.
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