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Staff Mechanical Engineer - Equipment

Sunnyvale, CA, us💼 Full-time🗓 2026-09-04 → 2026-09-25

Core

Design and develop high-volume automation manufacturing equipment and tooling for medical device production, managing the full lifecycle from concept to production release.

Role type

Staff Mechanical Engineer (Equipment & Automation)

Builds

In-house proprietary manufacturing equipment, automation systems, and tooling for medical device assembly.

Domain

Medical device manufacturing / High-volume automation

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work

Required skills

Mechanical design fundamentals, GD&T, tolerance analysis, 3D CAD (SolidWorks), mechatronics integration (robotics, sensors, pneumatics), equipment qualification, statistical quality tools (Cpk, Gauge R&R), supplier evaluation, technical documentation, project execution, mentorship

Preferred skills

ISO 13485 regulated environment experience, high-volume medical device assembly, turnkey automation management, Windchill/Agile PLM, design controls and risk management

Technologies

SolidWorks, 3D CAD, robotics, sensors, pneumatics, motion control, machine vision, Windchill

Responsibilities

Design and develop manufacturing equipment from concept to production release; translate process needs into equipment specifications; integrate mechanical designs with mechatronic components; evaluate and select OEMs and system integrators; lead design reviews, risk assessments, and troubleshooting; develop testing strategies and qualification protocols; provide technical support for production operations and continuous improvement; mentor engineers and technicians

Seniority

Staff, hands-on IC with strategic leadership

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