Principal Mechanical Engineer

Novocure Inc; South Windsor (NH, CT); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Novocure is seeking a Principal Mechanical Engineer to lead the development of advanced medical devices in a high-impact role. This position involves collaboration with global teams and requires expertise in mechanical design, thermal management, and leadership skills. Join us in pioneering cancer treatment through Tumor Treating Fields (TTFields).

Qualifications

• 10+ years of mechanical design experience in medical or highly regulated industries.
• Expertise in plastic part design and electro-mechanical integration.
• Strong communicator with leadership skills across global teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical design for multidisciplinary, portable medical devices.
• Drive projects from concept through manufacturing and regulatory approval.
• Perform hands-on validation, testing, and risk mitigation.

Skills

Mechanical Design

Thermal Analysis

Battery Integration

Design for Manufacturing

Leadership

Education

BSc in Mechanical Engineering

MSc in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Description:

As part of our NovoFlex hybrid policy, this role requires in-office presence in Portsmouth, NH at least three times per week.

Novocure is pioneering cancer treatment through Tumor Treating Fields (TTFields) and is seeking a Principal Mechanical Engineer to lead the development of advanced medical devices. This is a high-impact, strategic role for a hands-on engineer with strong technical and leadership skills. You'll collaborate across global teams, including vendors in the US and UK, and work closely with our Israeli R&D group.

Key Responsibilities:
* Lead mechanical design for multidisciplinary, portable medical devices
* Drive projects from concept through manufacturing and regulatory approval
* Collaborate with cross-functional teams and external industrial designers
* Own thermal management, plastics, mechanisms, and electro-mechanical integration
* Perform hands-on validation, testing, and risk mitigation
* Guide product decisions, mentor engineers, and ensure design compliance

What You Bring:
* BSc in Mechanical Engineering (MSc preferred)
* 10+ years of mechanical design experience in medical or highly regulated industries
* Expertise in plastic part design, thermal analysis, battery integration, and design for manufacturing
* Strong communicator with diplomatic, culturally aware leadership style
* Experience working independently and across time zones with global teams
* Comfortable extracting information, managing ambiguity, and driving clarity

Join Novocure and help redefine what's possible in cancer treatment. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Veterans/Disabled.