Mechanical Engineer

Siemens Healthineers; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 134,000 - 184,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Life insurance

Long-term disability insurance

Paid parking/public transportation

Paid time off

Paid sick time

Job summary

Siemens Healthineers AG seeks a versatile Mechanical Engineer with a strong background in mechanical design to contribute to next-generation cancer-fighting products. The role involves cross-functional collaboration, design, analysis of mechanical and electromechanical components for Class 3 medical devices, and hands-on prototyping and testing.

You will lead development from concept to production while ensuring regulatory readiness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering and 5+ years of related experience, or master's degree with 3+ years of related experience.
• Experience with detailed mechanical designs
• Experience with dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T), materials and finishes, fabrication processes and assembly processes
• Proficient in CAD systems: SolidWorks, CREO, or NX
• Experience performing analyses using detailed calculations and software tools

Responsibilities

• Interface with cross-functional counterparts to support definition of subsystem requirements and failure modes
• Use computer aided design software to design and analyze mechanical and electromechanical components for use in Class 3 medical devices
• Use diverse knowledge of manufacturing methods to develop prototypes for engineering testing and refinement
• Develop, execute, and automate testing protocols to confirm required performance and lifetimes of components and subassemblies
• Collaborate with vendors to ensure quality and manufacturability are maintained
• Document all phases of development process for inclusion in 510k regulatory submissions
• Provide design information to drafting for packaging documentation
• Leverage knowledge of mechanics and materials to design, analyze, and document electromechanical systems and equipment
• Own component and subsystem development from origination through release to production
• Interface with cross-functional counterparts to specify and realize key performance characteristics

Skills

Mechanical design

CAD tools (SolidWorks/CREO/NX)

GD&T

FEA analysis

Vendor collaboration

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering

Master's in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

CREO

NX

Job description

Join us in pioneering breakthroughs in healthcare. For everyone. Everywhere. Sustainably.

Our inspiring and caring environment forms a global community that celebrates diversity and individuality. We encourage you to step beyond your comfort zone, offering resources and flexibility to foster your professional and personal growth, all while valuing your unique contributions.

We are looking for a versatile and well-rounded mechanical engineer with a solid background in mechanical design principles to join our team to design next generation cancer fighting products.

In this role, you will be a creative problem solver and have a background and experience in design, analysis, mechanisms, materials, and precision design. The ideal candidate will be someone who combines a strong and broad technical and design skills with superb practical hands-on attitude and project leadership skills. This person should have the ability to collaborate effectively in a multi-disciplinary, across functional teams, and supplier collaborations with the goal of delivering quality products on schedule.

Job Description:

In this role, you will

• Interface with cross-functional counterparts to support definition of subsystem requirements and failure modes
• Use computer aided design software to design an analyze mechanical and electromechanical components for use in Class 3 medical devices
• Use diverse knowledge of manufacturing methods to develop prototypes for engineering testing and refinement
• Develop, execute, and automate testing protocols to confirm required performance and lifetimes of components and subassemblies
• Collaborate with vendors to ensure quality and manufacturability are maintained
• Document all phases of development process for inclusion in 510k regulatory submissions
• Provide subject matter expertise to assist with investigation and closure of reportable customer complaints
• Provide design information to drafting for packaging documentation
• Leverage knowledge of mechanics and materials to design, analyze, and document electromechanical systems and equipment
• Own component and subsystem development from origination through release to production
• Interface with cross-functional counterparts to specify and realize key performance characteristics

What you will have

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent) and 5+ years of related experience or master's degree with 3+ years of related experience
• Experience creating detailed mechanical designs
• Experience with dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T), materials and finishes, fabrication processes and assembly processes
• Proficient in CAD systems: SolidWorks, CREO, or NX
• Experience performing analysis using detailed calculations and software tools
• Proficient in utilizing business tools such as: E-mail, Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

What will set you apart

• Proficient in performing complex analysis by FEA, sizing of motion components, thermal, acoustics or controls
• Experience with Design for X (DFX): manufacturing, assembly, service
• Experience translating technical input into detailed mechanical requirements or verification test plans
• Experience with FMEAs, risk hazard analysis, design for safety, and a system-level approach to multi-disciplinary medical devices
• Experience with large capital-equipment scale R&D engineering projects
• Experience with 510k medical device development

Who we are

We are a team of more than 72,000 highly dedicated Healthineers in more than 70 countries. As a leader in medical technology, we constantly push the boundaries to create better outcomes and experiences for patients, no matter where they live or what health issues they are facing. Our portfolio is crucial for clinical decision-making and treatment pathways.

How we work:

When you join Siemens Healthineers, you become one in a global team of scientists, clinicians, developers, researchers, professionals, and skilled specialists, who believe in each individual's potential to contribute with diverse ideas. We are from different backgrounds, cultures, religions, political and/or sexual orientations, and work together, to fight the world's most threatening diseases and enable access to care, united by one purpose: to pioneer breakthroughs in healthcare. For everyone. Everywhere. Sustainably.

The base pay range for this position is:

$133,740 - $183,887

Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

If this is a commission eligible position the commission eligibility will be in accordance with the terms of the Company's plan. Commissions are based on individual performance and/or company performance.

The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan. life insurance, long-term and short-term disability insurance, paid parking/public transportation, paid time off, paid sick and safe time.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

Siemens Healthineers is an Equal Opportunity and Affèrmed Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, transgender, sex stereotyping, order of protection status, protected veteran or military status, or an unfavorable discharge from military service, and other categories protected by federal, state or local law.

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Applicants and employees are protected under Federal law from discrimination. To learn more.

Reasonable Accommodations:

Siemens Healthineers is committed to equal employment opportunity. As part of this commitment, we will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations.

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Export Control:

"A successful candidate must be able to work with controlled technology in accordance with US export control law." "It is Siemens Healthineers' policy to comply fully and completely with all United States export control laws and regulations, including those implemented by the Department of Commerce through the Export Administration Regulations (EAR), by the Department of State through the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), and by the Treasury Department through the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) sanctions regulations."