Mechanical Engineer

Intellectt Inc; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance: medical, dental, and

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan with employer?

Job summary

Intellectt Inc. is seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineer to support the design and development of Class III medical devices.

You will apply strong mechanical design, 3D CAD modeling, prototyping, and verification to take concepts from initial idea through production release. You will create detailed CAD models, develop prototypes, run testing and tolerances analyses, and collaborate with vendors and regulatory teams for 510(k) submissions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or higher in Mechanical Engineering with relevant experience.
• Strong mechanical design and 3D CAD modeling experience.
• Hands-on prototyping and manufacturing process exposure.
• Experience with mechanical/electromechanical assemblies and testing.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop mechanical and electromechanical components for Class III medical devices.
• Develop subsystem requirements and identify potential failure modes.
• Create detailed mechanical designs and 3D models using CAD software.
• Develop prototypes and evaluate manufacturing processes for feasibility and performance.
• Perform mechanical calculations, design analysis, and testing.
• Develop and execute component verification and performance testing protocols.
• Collaborate with vendors to ensure manufacturing quality and design feasibility.
• Support regulatory documentation and technical information for 510(k) submissions.
• Investigate product complaints, mechanical failures, and design-related issues.
• Manage component development activities from initial design through production release.

Skills

Mechanical design

3D CAD modeling

Prototyping

Component testing

Design verification

GD&T

Tolerance analysis

Materials knowledge

Electromechanical assemblies

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent

Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

CREO

Job description

We are looking for an experienced Mechanical Engineer to support the design and development of Class III medical devices. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in mechanical design, 3D CAD modeling, prototyping, component testing, and design verification. This role involves working on mechanical and electromechanical components from initial concept through production release.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop mechanical and electromechanical components for Class III medical devices.
• Develop subsystem requirements and identify potential failure modes.
• Create detailed mechanical designs and 3D models using CAD software.
• Develop prototypes and evaluate manufacturing processes for feasibility and performance.
• Perform mechanical calculations, design analysis, and testing.
• Develop and execute component verification and performance testing protocols.
• Collaborate with vendors to ensure manufacturing quality and design feasibility.
• Support regulatory documentation and technical information for 510(k) submissions.
• Investigate product complaints, mechanical failures, and design-related issues.
• Manage component development activities from initial design through production release.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or an equivalent discipline with 5+ years of relevant experience, OR a Master's degree with 3+ years of relevant experience.
• Strong experience in mechanical design and 3D CAD modeling.
• Proficiency in SolidWorks or CREO.
• Knowledge of GD&T and tolerance analysis.
• Understanding of engineering materials, surface finishes, and fabrication processes.
• Experience with mechanical and electromechanical assemblies.
• Hands‑on experience in prototyping and manufacturing processes.
• Experience with component testing and design verification.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with Class III medical devices.
• Familiarity with component development and product lifecycle management.
• Exposure to medical device regulatory documentation and 510(k) submissions.
• Experience investigating product complaints and mechanical failures.

Pay Range

$40-45/hr on W2

Benefits

Employees hired into this position are eligible for the following benefits, subject to the applicable plan terms and eligibility requirements:

• Health Insurance: Medical, dental, and vision insurance options are available through a third‑party provider. Employees are responsible for paying the full cost of their insurance premiums.
• Retirement Benefits: A 401(k) retirement savings plan is available. No employer matching or other employer contributions are provided.
• Paid Time Off (PTO): No PTO other than that required by applicable state and local laws

Equal Employment Opportunity

Intellectt Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.