Senior Equipment Engineer: Design, Automation & Impact

Roboticsconnected; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 121,000 - 142,000; Full time

Job summary

PROCEPT BioRobotics is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Engineer, Equipment, to develop new equipment, enhance existing designs, and manage equipment projects. You will lead root-cause analysis of non-conforming equipment and collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive improvements across production lines.

The ideal candidate will design complex fixtures, support testing, and mentor junior engineers while ensuring documentation and control systems meet regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• BS in Engineering (Mechanical/Electrical) with 5+ years' experience or MS with 3+ years in mechanical design and/or manufacturing.
• Experience leading and supporting equipment projects in a medical device manufacturing or capital equipment manufacturing environment in a similarly regulated industry.
• Ability to rapid prototype and iterate on equipment designs quickly.
• Experience with 3D printing.
• Strong understanding of equipment design intent and design requirements.
• Strong abilities in mechanical drawings and 3D modeling.
• Understanding of electrical principles.
• Understanding of hand tools used for assembling fixtures.
• Understanding of project management.
• Ability to develop and write a test protocol.
• Ability to write a lab/engineering report.
• Understanding of root cause analysis to troubleshoot mechanical assemblies and manufacturing processes.
• Excellent computer skills with specific skills in Microsoft Office and SolidWorks.
• Basic coding experience, preferably in support of equipment automation applications.
• A strong understanding of manufacturing principles.
• A strong understanding of Milling machines, Lathes, and Bandsaws would be a plus.
• Experience with microcontrollers would be a plus.
• Machine design and automation systems.
• Root cause analysis and process problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Equipment Design: develop new equipment and upgrades with ergonomics, reliability, and scale in mind.
• Documentation: revise equipment docs to improve repeatability and robustness; update control systems.
• Test Equipment: provide test solutions; develop automated testing with Gauge R&R; report results.
• Analytical and Problem-Solving: identify root causes using advanced methodologies.
• Creativity and Innovation: propose innovative solutions to complex problems.
• Non-conforming equipment: support the Production line by root-cause analysis.
• Problem-solving: troubleshoot malfunctions; improve reliability.
• Risk Management: identify hazards and mitigate risks.
• Collaboration: work with R&D, manufacturing, electrical, and software teams.
• Mentorship: guide junior engineers.
• Training and Support: train manufacturing personnel on equipment.
• Project Management: manage timelines and resources for equipment projects.

Skills

Mechanical design

3D modeling

SolidWorks

Project management

Root cause analysis

Rapid prototyping

Electrical principles

Manufacturing processes

3D printing

Quality systems

Education

BS in Engineering

MS in Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

PROCEPT BioRobotics is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Engineer, Equipment, to develop new equipment, enhance existing designs, and manage equipment projects. You will lead root-cause analysis of non-conforming equipment and collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive improvements across production lines.

The ideal candidate will design complex fixtures, support testing, and mentor junior engineers while ensuring documentation and control systems meet regulatory requirements.