Sr. Mechanical Engineer

Mizuhosi; Union City (CA); On-site; USD 124,000 - 142,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with matching

Educational assistance

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Job summary

Mizuho OSI, based in Union City, California, is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to design operating room equipment. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering and have 5-8 years of relevant experience. The role involves cross-functional collaboration, prototype development, and ensuring product design manufacturability. The position offers a salary range of $124,000–$142,000 based on experience, in addition to a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and educational assistance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering with 5-8 years of experience.
• Proficient in 3D modeling software like SolidWorks.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop prototypes and validation units.
• Participate in new product introduction to assure manufacturability.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on mechanical designs.

Skills

3D solid modeling

Mechanical design

Excellent communication

Team collaboration

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

PhD in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

SolidWorks

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Mizuho OSI is the leader in the markets for specialty surgery and patient positioning. The company’s portfolio includes specialty surgical tables for procedure‑specific approaches that improve patient outcomes in spine and orthopedic surgeries along with disposable and reusable surgical patient care products.

Position Overview

The Mechanical Engineer designs operating room equipment including structural pieces, subassemblies, electro‑mechanical drive trains, user touch points (patients, physicians, and support staff), and complete systems. The engineer works with other engineering, manufacturing, marketing, quality, and regulatory staff to develop product specifications, prototype units, verification and validation devices, and coordinates production release of new products. The position also performs analysis and testing to assure product performance, reliability, and safety, and plans and schedules projects in a manner consistent with corporate objectives. Contributions include intellectual property, vendor and consultant qualification, competitive technology monitoring, design documentation, resolution of product complaints, and review of non‑conforming material and assemblies.

We are looking for you if you have the ability to:

• Design metal, plastic, and composite patient support structures for use in operating rooms meeting all requirements for stiffness, strength, stability, reliability, and cost.
• Design user‑actuated mechanisms and electro‑mechanical drive trains to articulate these structures to position patients and apply traction as needed to optimize surgical outcomes.
• Work with a diverse group of highly motivated individuals within the mechanical engineering group as well as peers on the electrical, software, systems, manufacturing, clinical, marketing, and service teams.

Day‑to‑Day Responsibilities

Work independently or within cross‑functional development teams to fully define user needs and product specifications. Design, develop, and test prototypes and V&V units that meet these specifications.

• Participate with New Product Introduction (NPI) to assure product designs are producible in the Mizuho OSI manufacturing environment at the most favorable costs for the sales volume expected.
• Evaluate field input from Service and Marketing regarding product performance.
• Maintain a continuing liaison relationship with Manufacturing and Marketing functions to assure readiness to meet commitments of new business and to assure that production rates and product designs provide effective utilization of available manufacturing resources.
• Continually reduce product cost through design, process, procedure, and method improvement.
• Collaborate with other engineers within the department and across the organization on mechanical designs and activities concerning technical developments, scheduling, and resolving engineering design and test problems within standard regulations.
• Analyze problems and formulate plans to overcome challenges to get work done quickly with a high degree of quality. Make sound and logical decisions, choose the appropriate courses of action based on the situation, and use continual improvement problem‑solving skills.
• Understand Mizuho OSI's business objectives and the relationship between the Department and those objectives; to support and follow the Corporate Vision, Mission & Values Statements, to maintain the services and quality levels set by Mizuho OSI, and to continually enable Mizuho OSI to be a great place to work.
• Understand, follow and support Mizuho OSI's internal Quality System policies, procedures and work instructions including but not limited to applicable external regulations (21 Code of Federal Regulations Part 820 Quality System Regulations and applicable International Standards).

At More Senior Levels You May:

• Participate in vendor selection, sustaining engineering, QC inspection, and material review board activities.
• Assist other engineers and designers with technical input.
• Lead projects and provide technical leadership.
• Train and instruct other members of the department and the company as appropriate, assisting them in their development and advancement either with one‑on‑one or with platform training skills.

What You Will Need to Be Successful in This Role:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field and 5–8 YOE, Master’s Degree and 3+ YOE, or PhD and 1+ YOE.
• Fluency with a 3D solid modeling package, preferably Solid Works; ability to apply engineering principles using logical or scientific thinking to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to find creative or innovative solutions for design of mechanical parts or assemblies.
• Excellent computer skills including operating Windows‑based personal computers and efficiently and effectively using Microsoft products such as Outlook, Word, Excel, MS Project, and PowerPoint.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including strong presentation, project and organizational skills.
• Excellent customer focus with a high sense of urgency; ability to provide excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to respond sensitively to the needs and feelings of others regardless of position and to maintain rapport and interact effectively with all levels of employees within the organization.
• Ability to function calmly in a fast‑paced environment managing multiple priorities simultaneously; ability to adapt plans and decisions in light of changing circumstances while still meeting deadlines.
• Ability to establish and accomplish goals independently and to function as a positive and productive team member.

What You Need to be Prepared for:

The duties of this job require the employee to stand and to use hands to manipulate very small objects and hand tools for long periods of time. The employee is required to stand, bend, stoop, walk, and occasionally lift up to 45 pounds during the normal course of work. Occasionally may use equipment in the machine shop including drill presses, lathes, band saws, grinders, welding equipment, mills, etc. Sound levels may be moderate to high.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Salary Range

$124,000–$142,000 DOE plus annual potential bonus and comprehensive benefits package.

EOE Statement

Mizuho OSI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and makes business decisions based on job‑related criteria only. Company policy prohibits unlawful discrimination based on race, color, religious creed, gender, religion, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition including genetic characteristics, sexual orientation, sexual identity, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state or local laws.

For Our Service Members and Veterans

Mizuho OSI values the service Veterans and their family members have given to our country and we support the hiring of returning Service Members and military spouses. If you are a Veteran or wounded warrior and would like assistance with the employment process at Mizuho OSI, please contact HR at (510) 429‑1500.

For Persons with Disabilities

If you are a person with a disability or a disabled Veteran and are applying for a job with Mizuho OSI, we would like to ensure your application process goes as smoothly as possible. If you need additional assistance, information or answers to your questions, feel free to contact HR at (510) 429‑1500.

Benefits

At Mizuho OSI, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) with matching, educational assistance, and more.