Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

SiPhox Health; Burlington (VT); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is looking for a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to join their dynamic team. This role focuses on designing cutting-edge in-vitro diagnostic devices that revolutionize healthcare. You will work collaboratively with a diverse group of technologists and scientists, applying rapid prototyping techniques and ensuring designs meet high-volume manufacturing standards. Your expertise in mechanical design will contribute to creating reliable and accessible diagnostic tools that empower healthcare professionals. If you are passionate about making a difference in patient outcomes and enjoy creative problem-solving, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in mechanical engineering for medical devices.
• Expertise in design for high-volume manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

• Develop mechanical designs for medical and diagnostic devices.
• Collaborate with teams to solve complex technical challenges.

Skills

Mechanical Design

Injection Molding

Rapid Prototyping

3D Modeling (Solidworks, Onshape)

Root Cause Analysis

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Solidworks

Onshape

Job description

Join to apply for the Senior Mechanical Design Engineer role at SiPhox Health

1 week ago Be among the first 25 applicants

Join to apply for the Senior Mechanical Design Engineer role at SiPhox Health

Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.

About SiPhox
SiPhox, supported by Y Combinator, Intel, and Khosla Ventures, is revolutionizing diagnostics through silicon photonics. Our in-vitro diagnostic (IVD) devices, powered by disposable silicon photonic chip sensors, deliver the capabilities of large laboratory instruments in a compact form. Our mission is to provide accurate, reliable, and accessible diagnostic tools that empower healthcare professionals and improve patient outcomes.

This role
We are seeking a motivated Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to design our next IVD device for use in the home, working within a diverse team of technologists and scientists, to have an impact on future customers. They are passionate about using cutting edge techniques, creating the best possible overall solution and enjoy creative problem solving.

Responsibilities

1. Develop mechanical designs for medical and diagnostic devices, ensuring functionality, reliability, and manufacturability
2. Design parts and assemblies optimized for high-volume injection molding and automated assembly methods
3. Apply rapid prototyping techniques to accelerate product development and iteration
4. Plan and execute engineering tests to validate designs and improve performance
5. Create detailed design specifications, including 3D and 2D MCAD models following ASME Y14.5 or ISO 8015 standards
6. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineers and scientists, to solve complex technical challenges
7. Conduct root cause analysis and implement design or process changes to enhance product quality and performance
8. Maintain strong organizational skills and adaptability in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
9. Contribute to system design, system and sub-system requirements and verification plans

Qualifications

1. 5+ years experience developing medical and/or diagnostic devices as a mechanical engineer
2. Expertise in design for high-volume manufacturing processes, including injection molding and automated assembly
3. Proficient in MCAD (Solidworks and/or Onshape preferred)

Preferred Qualifications

1. Experience developing diagnostic systems for home use
2. Experience with liquid handling systems and microfluidics
3. Working under design controls (ISO 13485) and contributing to systems designed for FDA approval, especially designing and executing verification testing
4. Experience scaling products from pilot production to high volume manufacture
5. Creating and contributing to risk management (e.g., dFMEA)
6. Strong supplier management skills, including identifying and establishing relationships with key vendors, in North America and Asia

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

• Consumer Services