Lead Mechanical Engineer, Medical Devices

Current Surgical Inc.; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Current Surgical Inc. is seeking a Lead Mechanical Engineer to drive the design, development, and testing of a clinical prototype. You will work directly with the co-founders, managing precision mechanics, MEMS electronics, microfluidics, and ultrasound physics.

The role involves leading cross-functional development, interfacing with clinicians, and guiding the product toward preclinical milestones and fundraising. Path to VP of Engineering as the team expands.

Qualifications

• BS/MS/PhD in mechanical engineering or closely related fields; 5-10 years of experience in regulated product development is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead the product development at a hardtech biomedical startup, balancing clinical requirements with engineering needs.

Skills

Entrepreneurial

Communication

Emotional intelligence

Fabrication methods

CAD tools

SolidWorks

Fusion 360

Lead fabrication lifecycle

High precision design

System integration

MATLAB

Python

FEM modeling

Education

BS/MS/PhD in mechanical engineering or closely related fields

Tools

SolidWorks

Fusion 360

Job description

Current Surgical Inc. is seeking a Lead Mechanical Engineer to drive the design, development, and testing of a clinical prototype. You will work directly with the co-founders, managing precision mechanics, MEMS electronics, microfluidics, and ultrasound physics.

The role involves leading cross-functional development, interfacing with clinicians, and guiding the product toward preclinical milestones and fundraising. Path to VP of Engineering as the team expands.