Principal Mechanical Engineer

Myomo Inc.; Burlington (MA); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Myomo Inc. seeks a Principal Mechanical Engineer to lead mechanical design for wearable orthotics. You will drive parametric CAD development, ensure manufacturability, and uphold design controls.

Ideal candidates bring 10+ years in design engineering, strong leadership, and experience taking products from concept to commercialization within medical devices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering with 10+ years of design engineering experience.
• Experience leading design reviews and coaching junior engineers.
• Experience in medical devices and design controls is highly favorable.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical design and development for wearable orthotic systems.
• Drive parametric CAD modeling for patient-specific customization.
• Ensure durability, manufacturability, and regulatory compliance.
• Lead design reviews, mentor engineers, and manage project timelines.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing for design transfer and scale-up.

Skills

Leadership

Design reviews

Communication

Time management

Mentoring

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Master's degree (advantage)

Tools

Parametric CAD

Job description

Principal Mechanical Engineer

Department: Engineering

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Burlington, MA

Compensation: $150,000 - $180,000 / year

Description

Why should you join our success story?

Based on patented technology developed at MIT, Harvard Medical School and by the Company, Myomo develops and markets the MyoPro® product line of lightweight, non-invasive, powered arm braces (orthoses) to restore function in paralyzed or weakened arms and hands of individuals that have suffered a stroke, spinal cord, or nerve injury. (E.g. brachial plexus injury or other neuro-muscular disabilities.) It is the only device that, sensing a patient’s own neurological signals through non-invasive wearable sensors, can restore the ability to use their arms and hands so that they can live independently, increase their quality of life, reduce cost of care, and return to work. Published clinical research shows a clinically significant instantaneous reduction in upper extremity impairment with the MyoPro. Our technology has been referred by leading-edge rehabilitation facilities including Mayo Clinic, Kennedy Krieger Institute, Cleveland Clinic, Loma Linda Medical Center, Massachusetts General Hospital, numerous VA Hospitals, and more. Myomo is headquartered in Burlington, Massachusetts, with sales and clinical professionals across the U.S.

What we're looking for:

Success in this role requires more than technical expertise and leadership. Our Principal Mechanical Engineer will play a key role in establishing engineering priorities, aligning resources, and driving effective execution across the function. This individual will help ensure the team is focused on solving the right problems at the right time, balancing technical challenges, project timelines, and broader business objectives.

Our ideal candidate leads by example, fostering a culture of technical excellence, curiosity, and continuous improvement. They maintain a strong user-centered perspective, approach ideas with objectivity rather than attachment, and embrace rapid testing, learning, and iteration. They combine sound engineering judgment with a pragmatic, results-oriented mindset, consistently driving progress toward meaningful product and commercial outcomes.

How You'll Drive Impact:

• Leading mechanical design and development within Myomo's wearable powered orthotic systems, driving innovation in lightweight structures, actuation integration, and human-robot interaction.
• Parametric CAD design and development of scalable, configurable models supporting patient-specific customization.
• Guiding optimization of designs for durability, performance, manufacturability, and regulatory
  compliance - with scalability and design for manufacturability (DFM) in mind.
• Leading and/or facilitating rigorous design reviews, fostering a culture of technical excellence and
  accountability.
• Promoting a high-performance design and development environment, mentoring and coaching
  engineers as appropriate.
• Ensuring that designs prioritize comfort, weight optimization, adjustability, and long-term wearability, incorporate clinician and patient feedback into iterative design improvements.
• Driving clarity around project priorities, allocating resources and managing timelines appropriately in accordance with Project Management in order to meet product development milestones.
• Ensuring compliance within a medical device design controls environment, supporting V&V as well as production improvement processes as appropriate.
• Partnering with Manufacturing to support design transfer and production scale-up.

What You'll Bring:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering; Master's or other advanced degree may be a plus.
• 10+ years' experience in design engineering including mechanical architecture with experience coaching and guiding junior team members.
• Medical device industry experience with a demonstrated understanding of design controls is a strong plus. Other regulatory environments may be considered.
• Significant experience with patient-customized parametric modeling and design highly desired.
• Demonstrated experience taking a product or major subystem from concept to commercialization.
• Strong written and verbal communication as well as organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines within specified time constraints.