Staff Engineer, Mechanical
Core
Lead mechanical R&D initiatives to optimize cost, ensure quality, and drive innovation in product design and manufacturing for global scientific solutions.
Role type
Staff Mechanical Engineer (R&D & Design Leadership)
Builds
Mechanical components, assemblies, and industrial designs for scientific instruments and equipment.
Domain
Life Sciences / Medical Technology / Manufacturing
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Mechanical architecture, 3D CAD modeling (Solidworks), Design for Manufacturing (machining, casting, injection molding, sheetmetal), Geometrical dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T), CFD/flow simulation, Project management, Team leadership, Vendor cost negotiation
Preferred skills
Optomechanical design, Electromechanical mechanism design, Modular design strategy, Technology innovation
Technologies
Solidworks, 3D modeling, 2D drafting, CFD tools
Responsibilities
Lead mechanical/Industrial Design teams and manage project timelines; Generate conceptual proposals and guide teams on mechanical architecture; Execute and review detail designs using 3D/2D modeling; Establish modular design and product bill of material structures; Create and review sub-assembly test plans; Coach junior engineers and suggest design enhancements; Collaborate with vendors on design for manufacturability and cost negotiation; Drive technology innovation into R&D portals.
Seniority
Staff, hands-on IC with strategic leadership
