Junior Mechanical Engineer – Medical Device Design

DEKA Research & Development Corp.; Manchester (NH); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

DEKA Research and Development in Manchester, NH is seeking a Junior Mechanical Engineer to contribute to innovative medical devices. You will participate in conceiving, prototyping, designing components and assemblies, testing, and documentation, while managing multiple sub-assemblies under guidance.

The role emphasizes problem solving, rapid learning in a fast-paced environment, and collaboration with electrical, software, industrial design and controls teams to deliver robust solutions through

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical or manufacturing engineering.
• 2+ years experience in mechanical design for manufacturability; medical field preferred.
• Experience with electro-mechanical devices and embedded software preferred.
• Familiarity with plastic injection molding, die casting, and metal injection molding.
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Ability to manage multiple sub-assembly designs

Responsibilities

• Generate creative solutions to design problems considering risk, reliability, manufacturability, serviceability, weight and cost.
• Transition concepts into products using 3D CAD Solid Modeling, defining requirements, selecting materials and processes, interacting with suppliers and manufacturers, and documenting the development process.
• Troubleshoot design failure modes to root cause and develop quick, effective solutions.
• Coordinate with others in a multi-disciplinary team environment including electrical, software, industrial design, and controls.
• Evaluate designs through prototype testing and requirement verification.
• Technical review and approval for all mechanical component and assembly designs, analysis, and testing.
• Set an excellent example of mechanical engineering practices and provide mentorship to less knowledgeable engineers.

Skills

Mechanical design

Design for manufacturability

Electro-mechanical familiarity

Injection molding awareness

Die casting knowledge

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering

Job description

DEKA Research and Development in Manchester, NH is seeking a Junior Mechanical Engineer to contribute to innovative medical devices. You will participate in conceiving, prototyping, designing components and assemblies, testing, and documentation, while managing multiple sub-assemblies under guidance.

The role emphasizes problem solving, rapid learning in a fast-paced environment, and collaboration with electrical, software, industrial design and controls teams to deliver robust solutions through