Senior Mechanical Design Engineers – Robotics 

Image-Guided Medical Technology

 

Applies education, experience, and technical expertise toward developing world class medical products for image guided surgery.  Participates in the design, development and testing with an emphasis on mechanical product development.

 

• Experience in robotic design including belt drives, ball screws, stepper motors and DC servo motors.

• Experience with mechanical linkage design and structural design

• Expert knowledge of Mechanical technical principles, theories and concepts

• Responsible for mechanical designs in an R&D product development environment to develop our robotic guided imaging products.

• Responsible for mechanical designs that meet both internal and external customer requirements and are optimized for production, reliability and cost.

• Responsible for writing requirements, design implementation, writing test plans, execute tests and write verification reports.

• Interface with outside vendors as needed to communicate design requirements and databases to ensure the accuracy of parts and subsystem manufacturing by vendors.

• Performs troubleshooting and problem-solving efforts related to the development projects.  Supports decisions through engineering and analysis data. 

·       Scope of work includes product conception through full market release and sustaining product support.

·       Completes tasks or objectives with minimal direction and no assistance from experienced engineers.

·        “Expert” knowledge of principle engineering discipline and “Some” knowledge of other engineering disciplines.

·       Expert understanding and able to successfully move a project through design control, quality and regulatory system processes.

·       Able to manage own time and work schedule.

·       Able to derive, refine and prioritize user and technical requirements at the Project Team level. Capable of optimizing requirements for production, reliability and cost.

·       Design skills include an understanding of drafting standards, design progression, GD&T in compliance with ASTM Y14.5, DFSS/DFMA, tolerance analysis and DFMEA methodologies

·       “Expert” knowledge of Solidworks/EPDM and modeling practices.

·       Leads the evaluation of new technology, new products and new materials.

·       Provides information to senior management.

·       Computer proficient and skilled with Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel.

·       Excellent interpersonal skills; can work individually or in a team environment to complete objectives. Leads by example. Presents a professional image.

·       Ability to function well under pressure and expend effort to meet schedules and deadlines.

·       Willing to travel as necessary.

·       All activities must be performed in compliance with the Quality System

·       Performs duties in compliance with environmental, health and safety related site rules, policies or governmental regulations

·       All other duties as assigned.

 

MUST HAVE:  MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

EDUCATION REQUIRED:

• B.S. or M.S. in Mechanical Engineering

 

YEARS OF EXPERIENCE:

SENIOR LEVEL:

• 10+ years of experience in the mechanical design and development of robotic systems/capital equipment.

 

SPECIALIZED SKILLS OR EXPERIENCE: 

• Experience in robotic design including belt drives, ball screws, stepper motors and DC servo motors.

• Experience with mechanical linkage design and structural design

• Expert knowledge of Mechanical technical principles, theories and concepts

 

NICE TO HAVE

• Solid working knowledge of regulatory requirements for medical product development, including knowledge of federal and international regulations, such as FDA QSR, IEC 60601, ISO: 13485, 14971, 62304, and 13485, Medical Device Directive or other regulating agencies is required.

·         Experience with medical imaging devices (Diagnostic X-ray, CT, PET, MRI)

• Experience with Solidworks simulation for static, dynamic, and thermal analyses