Senior Mechanical Engineer — Medical Device Prototyping & Production

Activ; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fortune 500 Health & Wellness Benefits

401(k)

Flexible Vacation

Job summary

Activ Surgical is seeking a hands-on Mechanical Engineer to prototype and design mechanical systems and enclosures for real-time medical imaging and sensing devices. You will take concepts from early prototypes through to commercial-grade, manufacturable products while collaborating with electrical, optical, software, and clinical teams.

You should have a strong background in GD&T, rapid prototyping, and materials selection, with experience in 3D printing, sheet metal fabrication, and DFx

Qualifications

• BS, MS, or PhD in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• Hand s‑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 conceptualize and rapidly prototype novel mechanical solutions using 3D printing, machining, and sheet metal fabrication
• Strong understanding of GD&T, DFM/DFA principles, and materials selection
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate closely with a cross‑functional team (electrical, optical, software, and clinical stakeholders)

Responsibilities

• Prototype and design mechanical systems and enclosures for real-time medical imaging and sensing devices.
• Bring concepts from early prototypes through to commercial-grade, manufacturable products.
• Collaborate with electrical, optical, software, and clinical stakeholders to optimize designs.
• Communicate designs clearly through drawings and 3D models.

Education

BS, MS, or 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

Rapid prototyping using 3D printing, machining, and sheet metal fabrication

Strong understanding of GD&T, DFM/DFA principles, and materials selection

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Activ Surgical is seeking a hands-on Mechanical Engineer to prototype and design mechanical systems and enclosures for real-time medical imaging and sensing devices. You will take concepts from early prototypes through to commercial-grade, manufacturable products while collaborating with electrical, optical, software, and clinical teams.

You should have a strong background in GD&T, rapid prototyping, and materials selection, with experience in 3D printing, sheet metal fabrication, and DFx