Senior Mechanical Engineer, R&D

Analog Group; South San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to enhance the development of medical technologies and applications. In this role, you will design and validate mechanical systems and work on various phases of product development, from concept through manufacturing. Candidates must have a strong understanding of mechanical design principles, CAD experience (preferably SolidWorks), and the ability to work collaboratively across functions. Ideal candidates will demonstrate experience in opto-mechanical systems and manufacturing technologies.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of related mechanical design experience in capital equipment or medical devices.
• 10+ years of CAD design experience preferred in SolidWorks.

Responsibilities

• Guide development of mechanical designs ensuring performance, cost, and reliability.
• Contribute to technical design reviews and develop prototypes.
• Use FEA simulation tools to model designs.

Skills

Mechanical Design

CAD Design

Communication

FEA Simulation

Opto-Mechanical Design

Education

B.S. in Mechanical Engineering

Graduate degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Excel

Matlab

LabView

Job description

The individual will contribute to the development of existing and new medical technologies and applications.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Define and guide the development of elegant mechanical designs that meet requirements for product performance, cost, reliability, and manufacturability.
2. Develop designs for all phases of product development, from proof-of-concept through manufacturing.
3. Drive design verification by testing design performance in the lab and design validation by developing fast-turn clinical prototypes for use in research clinics.
4. Contribute regularly to technical design reviews, project scheduling, and the development of new product concepts and applications.
5. Use FEA simulation tools to model mechanical assemblies and guide design development.
6. Perform other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements:

• B.S. in Mechanical Engineering with 5+ years of related mechanical design experience for capital equipment, lasers, or medical devices. Graduate degree is a plus.
• Experience in designing opto-mechanical assemblies. Experience with designing mechanical actuation assemblies such as laser beam scanning systems, translation and rotation stages is a plus. Knowledge of strain-free mounting techniques for optics using adhesives is also a plus.
• Strong understanding of GD&T principles and ability to evaluate and apply them to precision mechanical designs.
• Proven CAD design experience of 10+ years, with SolidWorks preferred.
• Extensive knowledge of manufacturing technologies including plastic injection molding, sheet metal manufacturing, and high-precision machining.
• Proven communication skills and the ability to make design recommendations based on cross-functional inputs (Engineering, Clinical, Manufacturing, Quality, and Regulatory).
• Ability to apply FEA simulation tools to develop designs by correlating simulation results with empirical test data.
• Basic knowledge of electronics, optics, and numerical data analysis (Excel, Matlab, or equivalent). Data acquisition skills such as LabView are a plus.
• Familiarity with FDA Quality Systems Regulations/Design Control requirements and their application from design inception to manufacturing release.
• Knowledge and experience with IEC 60601 compliance standards and ISO 14971 Risk Management requirements and techniques.