Senior Mechanical Engineer - Medical Device Prototyping

Socket.dev; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fortune 500 Health & Wellness Benefits

401(k)

Flexible Vacation

Job summary

Activ Surgical is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to prototype and design mechanical systems and enclosures for real-time medical imaging devices. You will drive concepts from early prototypes through to commercial-grade products, balancing manufacturability with performance.

You will collaborate with electrical, optical, software, and clinical teams, applying GD&T and DFMA principles while selecting appropriate materials and processes for sterile, compliant medical devices.

Qualifications

• BS/MS/PhD in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• Hands-on experience designing mechanical systems, enclosures, or housings for electro-optical or medical devices.
• Experience taking designs from concept through rapid prototyping to commercial-grade, manufacturable products.
• Proficiency with CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks) for 3D modeling, tolerancing, and drawing generation.
• Demonstrated ability to prototype novel mechanical solutions using 3D printing, machining, and sheet metal fabrication.
• Strong GD&T, DFM/DFA understanding and materials selection.
• Excellent communication and collaboration with cross-functional teams (electrical, optical, software, clinical).

Responsibilities

• Design mechanical systems and enclosures for real-time medical imaging and sensing devices.
• Take concepts from prototyping to manufacturable products.
• Collaborate with electrical, optical, software, and clinical teams to resolve design challenges.

Skills

Mechanical engineering degree

CAD software

Prototyping

GD&T/DFM/DF A

Cross-functional collaboration

3D printing / machining / sheet metal

Education

BS/MS/PhD in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

SolidWorks

3D modeling

Job description

Activ Surgical is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to prototype and design mechanical systems and enclosures for real-time medical imaging devices. You will drive concepts from early prototypes through to commercial-grade products, balancing manufacturability with performance.

You will collaborate with electrical, optical, software, and clinical teams, applying GD&T and DFMA principles while selecting appropriate materials and processes for sterile, compliant medical devices.