Principal Mechanical Engineer – Surgical Robotics

Newton Colmore Consulting Ltd; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A pioneering surgical robotics company in Boston is seeking a Principal Mechanical Engineer to lead the design of advanced robotic systems. This hands-on role involves cross-functional collaboration and innovation in surgical platforms. The ideal candidate has significant mechanical design experience, especially in robotics and medical devices, along with expertise in CAD tools. Benefits include competitive compensation, a mission-driven team environment, and the potential for hybrid working.

Benefits

Groundbreaking technology

Mission-driven team

Competitive compensation and benefits

Potential for hybrid working

Qualifications

• Significant experience in mechanical design for robotics, medical devices, or high-precision systems.
• Proven track record of leading projects from concept through commercialization.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to thrive in a cooperative environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical design for complex robotic systems, ensuring precision and reliability.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with electronics, software, and clinical teams.
• Drive innovation in mechanisms and assemblies for minimally invasive surgical platforms.
• Oversee design reviews, prototyping, and validation.

Skills

Mechanical design for robotics

CAD tools (SolidWorks)

Tolerance analysis

Materials selection

Problem-solving

Job description

Principal Mechanical Engineer – Surgical Robotics

Are you passionate about advancing surgical innovation? A pioneering surgical robotics company in the Boston is seeking a Principal Mechanical Engineer to join their team and help design the next generation of robotic systems.

This is an exciting role that will involve both hands‑on development work mixed with shaping the R&D pipeline and strategy of the product that is still in a proof‑of‑concept stage.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical design for complex robotic systems, ensuring precision, reliability, and manufacturability.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with electronics, software, and clinical teams to deliver integrated solutions.
• Drive innovation in mechanisms, actuators, and assemblies for minimally invasive surgical platforms.
• Oversee design reviews, prototyping, and validation to meet stringent medical device standards.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in mechanical design for robotics, medical devices, or high‑precision systems.
• Expertise in CAD tools (e.g., SolidWorks), tolerance analysis, and materials selection.
• Proven track record of leading projects from concept through commercialization.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and ability to thrive in a cooperative environment.
• Strong academics and fundamentals.

Benefits

• Work on groundbreaking technology that directly impacts patient outcomes.
• Be part of a mission‑driven team in one of the most innovative sectors of healthcare.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package tailored to you.
• Potential for hybrid working.

To find out more make a confidential application and I will be in touch with more details. If we then decide together that the role is a good fit, we can progress with an official application on your behalf.

Matt Lowdon

Co‑founder at Newton Colmore – MedTech and Deep Tech specialists.