Senior Mechanical Engineer
Core
Design, develop, and deliver high-reliability mechanical components and assemblies for Class III implantable neuromodulation systems (deep brain simulation) and associated external accessories.
Role type
Senior Mechanical Engineer (Medical Devices)
Builds
Implantable neuromodulation systems and external accessories for deep brain simulation
Domain
Medical devices / Biomedical engineering
Deliverable
production ML models | product features
Required skills
Solid modeling, tolerance stack analysis, GD&T, FEA, fatigue testing, biomedical materials, plastic injection molding, welding, hermetic sealing, lead design, polymer cast headers, feedthroughs, usability studies, clinical feedback translation
Preferred skills
FEA, fatigue testing, biomedical materials, plastic injection molding, welding, manufacturing methods for implantable devices, designing implantable devices and surgical tools, lead design, polymer cast headers, feedthroughs, hermetic sealing, usability studies, translating clinical feedback from cadaver studies to design requirements
Technologies
Solid modeling tools, GD&T standards, FEA software, CAD tools
Responsibilities
Design mechanical components, assemblies, prototypes, and test fixtures; establish and maintain mechanical requirements and specifications; conduct tolerance stack analysis and GD&T-based design; interface with external vendors for prototype development; develop and execute mechanical experiments; investigate mechanical failure modes; support FDA and ISO compliance for Class III devices; prepare engineering documentation (ECOs, reports); lead cross-functional project teams; influence product architecture and system-level trade-offs; collaborate with systems, electrical, firmware, manufacturing, quality, and regulatory teams; communicate with physicians and clinicians to gather user insights; evaluate new materials and manufacturing processes; contribute to early-stage concept development and IP generation; drive continuous improvement in design processes and test methods.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with technical leadership