Senior Mechanical Engineer - Robotic Surgery Systems

Virtual Incision; Lincoln (NE); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Life insurance

Flexible working hours

Mentorship opportunities

Career development

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

Virtual Incision Corporation is seeking a senior mechanical engineer in Lincoln, NE to design, prototype, test, and manufacture cutting-edge miniature robotic-assisted surgery platforms. You will own projects from conception to manufacturing, collaborating with software, electrical, scientists, and surgeons to improve patient outcomes and value.

The role requires hands-on hardware design, verification, and risk analysis, with opportunities to lead critical instruments and tools while advancing a

Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical Engineering or similar; required.
• 5–10+ years of product design experience from concept to production.
• SolidWorks or equivalent CAD experience preferred.
• Experience with robotics or medical devices is a plus.
• Familiarity with FDA Quality System and design processes preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop hardware for all system components of the robotic device.
• Define hardware requirements and allocate resources.
• Design and develop instruments and specialty tools.
• Analyze design alternatives and failure modes.
• Write verification protocols and conduct integration and bench tests.
• Perform clinical and benchtop testing and risk analysis.

Skills

Mechanical design

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Prototyping

Communication

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

MATLAB

Plastic molding design

Job description

Virtual Incision Corporation is seeking a senior mechanical engineer in Lincoln, NE to design, prototype, test, and manufacture cutting-edge miniature robotic-assisted surgery platforms. You will own projects from conception to manufacturing, collaborating with software, electrical, scientists, and surgeons to improve patient outcomes and value.

The role requires hands-on hardware design, verification, and risk analysis, with opportunities to lead critical instruments and tools while advancing a