Senior Mechanical Engineer

Neara; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 136,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Neara is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead the design and development of Class II medical devices. This full-time position is based in New York, NY, and offers a hybrid work model. The ideal candidate will have over 6 years of experience in mechanical engineering, preferably in medical devices, and possess expertise in CAD (SolidWorks) and design for manufacturability. The salary range is between $136,000 and $170,000 per year, reflecting the applicant's qualifications and experience.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in mechanical engineering roles, preferably in the medical device industry.
• Proven experience designing plastic enclosures for electronic systems.
• Hands-on experience with hardware integrated systems involving sensors and imaging systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical design and development of Class II medical devices.
• Execute hands-on design, testing, and process development for surgical instruments.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with various teams for project success.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Design for Manufacturability

Cross-functional collaboration

CAD (SolidWorks)

Finite Element Analysis

Education

BS/MS in Mechanical Engineering or Biomedical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Senior Mechanical Engineer

Job type: Full Time · Department: Mechanical Engineering · Work type: Hybrid · USD 136,000-170,000 / year

Location: New York, New York, United States

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 $180 million, advanced our technology through validation, and initiated human trials with leading hospitals across the country.

Our Values

• Build for human impact, measuring progress by the lives our work can change.
• Do no harm, holding ourselves to the highest standards of safety, integrity, and responsibility.
• Innovate with urgency, because the stakes are high and our users can’t wait.
• Sharp minds, open ears, pairing expertise with curiosity, humility, and respect.
• Lead the way, taking ownership of our work and helping to shape the future of our field.

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

Key Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical design and development of Class II medical devices, including intraoperative neuromonitoring devices and navigated handheld surgical instruments.
• Execute hands‑on design, testing, and process development for neuronavigated instruments for surgical deployment of our micro electrode array onto the cortical surface.
• Design for manufacturability (DFM) and assembly (DFA) of injection‑molded plastic components, precision assemblies and electromechanical systems.
• Integrate our surgical hardware with existing commercial navigation systems and patient planning interfaces (e.g. StealthStation) to maximize endpoint accuracy, reliability, and safety.
• Complete hands‑on assembly, integration and testing tasks while ensuring rigorous quality control is being enforced.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with electrical, firmware, quality, regulatory and clinical teams.
• Work closely with partners, external vendors and contract manufacturers on tooling, molding and assembly processes.
• Develop and manage detailed CAD models, drawings and design documentation in accordance with design control requirements.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• BS/MS in Mechanical Engineering (ME), Biomedical Engineering (BME) or similar.
• 6+ years of industry experience in mechanical engineering roles, preferably in the medical device industry (Class II or higher preferred).
• Proven experience designing plastic enclosures for electronic systems (injection molding, ingress protection and sealing, EMI/EMC considerations).
• Familiarity with EMI shielding strategies, grounding and integration with sensitive electronics.
• Experience developing precision mechanical systems or probes, catheters or handheld medical instruments.
• Hands‑on experience with hardware integrated systems involving sensors, imaging systems and communications.
• Experience with electromagnetically navigated or sensor‑integrated medical devices would be preferred.
• Experience with overmolding, insert molding or multi‑material assemblies.
• Experience working to design controls, risk management and regulated product development.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills; able to collaborate with neuroscientists, neurosurgeons, and electrical, software and quality engineers.
• Expert in CAD (we use SolidWorks) and finite element analysis (FEA).
• Track record of working towards accelerated timelines.

Inclusive Workplace

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

We prioritize candidate security. Please be aware that job offers will only come from emails ending with @precisionneuro.io.