Senior Director, Mechanical Engineering and Surgical

Precision Neuroscience; New York (NY); On-site; USD 230,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Precision Neuroscience is seeking a Senior Director of Mechanical Engineering and Surgical hardware to lead implant and surgical hardware efforts across the full product lifecycle in the United States. The role requires ensuring safety, effectiveness, and timely delivery within budget while partnering with R&D, Product, and Clinical teams.

The candidate will drive development practices, oversee project sign-offs, and grow a high-performing engineering organization in a fast-paced,

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in Class III medical implant development and commercialization
• 5+ years of experience as a director or above
• Proven track record of building and scaling high-performing teams
• Experience in planning and executing Verification and Validation on a Class III implant
• Knowledge and application of medical device development standards and FDA guidance
• Experience in fast-paced, interdisciplinary engineering teams
• Experience collaborating with Quality and Regulatory groups preferred

Responsibilities

• Oversee all Mechanical Engineering and Surgical projects and initiatives across the product lifecycle
• Define implantable device development practices to support timely delivery of device roadmap
• Partner with R&D, Product, and Clinical teams to achieve company objectives
• Review designs and sign-off on development plans for key implant initiatives and surgical procedures
• Communicate with technical and non-technical audiences to align goals, milestones and risks
• Build and grow a high-performing Mechanical Engineering organization through hiring and team culture

Education

Master’s degree or above in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Job description

About Precision Neuroscience

Precision Neuroscience is building a next-generation brain-computer interface (BCI) to heal and empower millions of people living with neurological conditions. Our first product, Layer 7, is designed to help people with severe paralysis operate digital devices using only their thoughts-opening up new possibilities for daily life. Our team brings together experts in neurosurgery, AI and machine learning, microfabrication, electrical engineering, clinical science, and more. We combine deep technical rigor with a people-first mindset to turn breakthrough research into real-world medical solutions. As a Precision employee, you’ll join one of the fastest-moving and best-capitalized companies in the emerging field of brain-computer interfaces. Since our founding in 2021, we have raised more than $430 million, advanced our technology through validation, and initiated human trials with leading hospitals across the country.

Our Values

We build for human impact, measuring progress by the lives our work can change.

We do no harm, holding ourselves to the highest standards of safety, integrity, and responsibility.

We innovate with urgency, because the stakes are high and our users can’t wait.

We bring sharp minds, open ears, pairing expertise with curiosity, humility, and respect.

And we lead the way, taking ownership of our work and helping to shape the future of our field.

Senior Director of Mechanical Engineering and Surgical hardware

This is an extraordinary opportunity to lead our implant and surgical hardware teams across the entire product lifecycle, including early R&D projects, formal verification and validation testing, and commercial deployment.

This position will be based in the United States. We are unable to consider remote workers or individuals who are not currently based in the US and not legally authorized to work in the US.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee all Mechanical Engineering and Surgical projects and initiatives, ensuring our products are safe, effective, and secure, and delivered on time and on budget
• Define the overall implantable device development practices that support high-quality and timely delivery of Precision’s device roadmap
• Successfully partner across the organization, particularly with R&D, Product, and Clinical teams, to achieve overall company objectives
• Review technical designs and sign-off on development plans for key implant design initiatives, especially those involving device integration and the surgical procedure
• Communicate effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences to ensure alignment with Mechanical Engineering and Surgical team goals, milestones, and risks
• Build and grow a high-performing Mechanical Engineering organization through hiring, developing people, and creating a strong team culture that retains key talent

Skills, Knowledge And Expertise

• 15+ years’ experience in Class III medical implant development and commercialization, including 5+ years’ experience as a director or above
• Master’s degree or above in Mechanical Engineering or related field
• Proven track record of building and scaling high-performing teams supporting the development of a class III and/or class II devices from design through regulatory approval
• Experience in planning and successfully executing Verification and Validation on a Class III implant leading to regulatory submission
• Knowledge and application of medical device development standards and FDA guidance on medical implants and BCI devices
• Successful track‑record of working in fast‑paced and interdisciplinary engineering teams
• Strong experience collaborating with Quality and Regulatory working groups preferred

Diverse workforces create the best culture, company, and products. We at Precision are committed to an inclusive culture that celebrates the uniqueness and contributions of everyone.

As an equal opportunity employer, Precision does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, religion, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

The actual base salary offered is determined by a number of variables, including, as appropriate, the applicant's qualifications for the position, years of relevant experience, distinctive skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location of residence and/or place of employment.

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