Product Development Lead

Exo; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Exo Imaging in Santa Clara, CA is seeking a highly experienced Mechanical Engineer to lead the design of next-generation ultrasound products for manufacture in Asia and the USA, including the Iris platform. You will drive from concept through verification and production, ensuring manufacturability and world-class performance.

You will collaborate with Product Engineering, Imaging, Manufacturing and Regulatory teams, applying CFD, DFMA, and DFMEA methodologies to deliver robust solutions for

Qualifications

• BSME required.
• MSME preferred or extensive related experience.
• 10–20 years in product design for high-volume metal and plastics.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end ultrasound platform design from concept to production.
• Translate clinical needs into technical requirements and milestones.
• Coordinate with Product Management, Regulatory, Manufacturing and Marketing for compliant, manufacturable devices.
• Develop thermal solutions and CFD analyses for reliability.

Skills

SolidWorks

CFD

FMEA

Education

BSME

MSME

Job description

At Exo, we're united by one mission, to take medical imaging where you never thought it could go - everywhere. Through the power of an ultrasound ecosystem designed for the point of care, we’re building a future that isn’t bound by hospital walls. A future where every body can get immediate medical answers. Where care is unconstrained. Learn more about our vision at https://www.exo.inc/our-vision

Job Summary

Exo Imaging is seeking a highly motivated and technically strong mechanical engineer to design new ultrasound products for manufacture in Asia and the USA. In this role, you will drive the evolution of Exo’s flagship product, Iris, and reshape next-generation devices. You will work closely with Product Engineering, Imaging, Manufacturing, and Characterization to translate product requirements into robust mechanical designs, ensure manufacturability, and resolve issues from concept through verification and production.

Job Responsibilities (but not limited to):

• Drive the end-to-end development lifecycle for revolutionary ultrasound platforms, from initial feasibility and transducer (probe) design to clinical validation and market launch.
• Translate clinical needs and emerging technologies (such as Point-of-Care Ultrasound/POCUS) into actionable technical requirements and milestones.
• Act as the primary bridge between Product Management, Regulatory Affairs, Manufacturing, and Clinical Marketing to ensure the final product is compliant, manufacturable, and world-class.
• Design of metal casting components and plastic molded parts for high volume/low cost manufacture.
• Develop thermal solutions using internal and external resources for CFD.
• Document product subassemblies and finished goods from initial design to market release.
• Work with cross-functional team to refine product design.
• Prototyping, in house and at vendors to confirm designs.
• Orders, inspects and evaluates product components and subassemblies and tooling, for
• in house assembly, Asian and US based pilot production and final commercial production.
• Maintains detailed documentation throughout all phases of product development, with
• periodic reviews to senior management and cross-functional teams.
• Coordinates activities with outside suppliers and consultants to ensure the delivery of
• supplies or services needed to meet scheduled timelines.
• Conducts feasibility studies of the design to determine ability to function as intended.
• Participates in brainstorming.
• Experience working with operations to develop strong manufacturing process instructions and operator environment is desired.
• Familiarity with fabrication methods: prototypes and high-volume metal casting, machined, molded, assembly methods, adhesives, etc.
• Work with Design for Manufacturability and Assembly (DFM / DFA) guidelines from vendors and OEM.

Education/Experience Requirements:

• BSME required.
• MSME preferred. Or extensive experience in areas listed above.
• 10-20 years of product design and development experience with an emphasis on high

volume metal and plastics design, fabrication and transfer of manufacture to Asia or US

facility as needed.

• Strong background with SolidWorks or similar CAD.
• Familiarity with FMEA, CFD, and thermal solutions.

Other Requirements (Travel, etc.):

• Travel as needed.
• Strong knowledge and experience with Excel, Word, PowerPoint and other Office