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Sr Mechanical Design Engineer

Sunnyvale, CA, us💼 Full-time🗓 2026-09-30 → 2026-10-02

Core

Design and verify mechanical concepts for next-generation minimally invasive surgical robotic flexible instruments, focusing on injection molding and system integration.

Role type

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer (Medical Robotics)

Builds

Robotic surgical instruments and flexible catheter sub-assemblies

Domain

Medical devices / Surgical Robotics

Required skills

Injection molding design, FEA/simulation, tolerance analysis, DFM/DFA, root cause analysis, prototyping, supplier engagement, systems-level design

Preferred skills

Regulated industry experience, metals/plastics fabrication, statistical modeling, Python/Matlab/C++, machining experience, design of experiments

Technologies

CAD/CAE tools, FEA software, metrology equipment, injection molding machinery

Responsibilities

Own mechanical assemblies from concept to commercialization, perform 2D/3D tolerance analysis and FEA, develop test methods and fixtures, lead DFM discussions with cross-functional teams, mentor engineers on injection molding best practices, troubleshoot component and prototype performance issues

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with mentorship responsibilities

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