CareerPlan

Mechanical Engineer, Endoscope Tip and Vision

Sunnyvale, CA, usFull-time2026-10-20 → 2026-11-11

Core

Design the mechanical system for the distal tip and camera module of a novel robotic surgical endoscope, from early prototypes through clinical trials to product launch.

Role type

Senior IC mechanical engineer (medical device, endoscope)

Builds

Miniature, high-precision endoscope distal tip and vision systems for robotic surgery

Domain

Medical device / Robotic surgery

Deliverable

production ML models | product features

Required skills

Precision mechanical design, GD&T, tolerance stack-up analysis, FEA, prototyping, supplier management, thermal analysis, biocompatible materials selection, injection molding, Swiss-type machining, MIM, laser welding, CAD (SolidWorks)

Preferred skills

Electro-mechanical integration, thermal simulation (ANSYS Icepak/Fluent), medical device design controls (ISO 13485), micro-manufacturing processes, IEC 60601 standards, scripting (Python/MATLAB)

Responsibilities

Own mechanical design of endoscope distal tip and camera module; design miniature machined/molded components; perform tolerance stack-up analysis; build and test prototypes; apply FEA and thermal analysis; work with suppliers for production-intent components; create detailed drawings with GD&T; partner with electrical engineers for EMI/thermal integration; execute thermal characterization tests

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC