Mobility Principal Engineer

IMRIS Imaging, Inc DBA IMRIS; North Billerica (MA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

IMRIS Imaging, Inc DBA IMRIS is seeking a Mobility Principal Engineer in North Billerica, MA. You will lead architecture, development, and verification for an MRI Mobility Subsystem, ensuring safe, reliable movement of the MRI system in the OR.

Role involves coordinating with multiple engineering teams, managing design verification, and ensuring regulatory compliance across the NPI program.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in development of complex electro-mechanical systems.
• Experience leading safety-critical motion-control systems.
• Background in mobility system architecture and integration.
• Knowledge of functional safety and system verification/validation.
• Experience with medical devices, robotics, automation, or heavy mobile equipment.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and development of mechanical subsystems for MRI mobility.
• Collaborate with Electrical, RF, Magnet, and Software teams for integration.
• Develop verification test plans and perform structural/thermal testing.
• Ensure compliance with medical device standards and DHF documentation.
• Provide technical leadership as primary authority for mobility activities.

Skills

Mobility architecture

Motion control systems

Electro-mechanical integration

Functional safety

System verification & validation

Cross-functional leadership

Medical devices experience

Education

BS/MS/PhD in Mechanical Eng, Mechatronics, Robotics or EE

Job description

OVERVIEW

To date, more than 70,000 patients have benefited from procedures performed in IMRIS Surgical Theatres worldwide, supporting improved resection rates, reduced reoperation needs, and extended life expectancy in complex neurosurgical cases.

IMRIS continues to advance the field by integrating next-generation intraoperative imaging technologies and shaping the future of neurosurgery and image-guided interventions across leading hospitals globally.

We are currently searching for a Mobility Principal Engineer to join our team. This role will be performed on-site and is based at our location in North Billerica, MA. Please note: There is no relocation offered for this role. The ideal candidate will currently reside in the Greater Boston area.

JOB SUMMARY

The Mobility Principal Engineer will provide technical leadership for the architecture design, development, integration, verification for an MRI Mobility Subsystem. This role is responsible for ensuring the safe, reliable, and precise movement of an MRI system within the operating room environment.

The mobility subsystem is considered a highly complex safety-critical electro-mechanical system involving coordinated hardware and software control, functional safety, collision avoidance, MR safety controls, fault management, and regulatory compliance. The successful candidate will serve as the primary technical authority for all mobility-related engineering activities throughout the NPI program.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Mechanical Design & Development

• Lead the design and development of mechanical subsystems for an MRI system.
• Develop mobility mechanisms, patient handling systems, equipment supports and structural assemblies.
• Design and optimize cable routing solutions for signal, power, cooling, and RF-related components.
• Create and maintain 3D CAD models, engineering drawings, assemblies, and design documentation.
• Utilize rapid prototyping and 3D printing technologies to support concept evaluation, functional testing and design verification.

System Integration

• Collaborate closely with Electrical, RF, Magnet, Gradient, Software Engineering teams to ensure successful system integration.
• Resolve mechanical and electro-mechanical integration challenges during prototype builds.
• Support design reviews and cross-functional technical discussions.

• Develop and execute mechanical verification test plans and protocols.
• Perform structural, vibration, shock, thermal, durability, transportation and lifecycle testing.

Regulatory & Quality Compliance

• Support compliance with applicable medical device standards, including:
  • IEC 60601-1 Medical Electrical Equipment Safety
  • ISO 14971 Risk Management
• Generate and maintain Design History File (DHF) documentation.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

• Reports to the Head of MRI Development
• This role does not supervise any other employees.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIREMENTS

Required Qualifications

• BS, MS, or PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Robotics, Electrical Engineering, or related discipline.
• 10+ years of experience developing complex electro-mechanical systems.
• Demonstrated experience leading safety-critical motion-control systems.
• Strong expertise in:
  • Mobility system architecture
  • Motorized motion systems
  • Electro-mechanical integration
  • Functional safety
  • System verification and validation
• Experience with medical devices, robotics, automation, or heavy mobile equipment.

Preferred Qualifications

• MRI, CT, Surgical Robotics, Radiation Therapy, or Medical Imaging experience.
• Experience with dockable patient tables, moving gantries, autonomous or semi-autonomous mobility systems.
• Knowledge of:
  • IEC 60601-1
  • IEC 60601-1-6
  • ISO 14971
  • Functional safety principles
• Experience supporting FDA 510(k) submissions and design controls.

Key Competencies

• System Architecture
• Technical Leadership
• Electro-Mechanical Design
• Motion Control Systems
• Functional Safety Engineering
• Fault Management
• Risk Assessment & FMEA
• Reliability Engineering
• OR Workflow Integration
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership

Compensation Disclaimer

The actual rate of pay offered within this range may depend on several factors, such as skills, knowledge, relevant education, experience, and market conditions. Additionally, our organization values pay equity and considers the internal equity of our team when making any offer. Hiring at the maximum of the range is not typical.

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IMRIS is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, pregnancy, national origin, physical or mental disability, genetics, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or any other legally-protected status.