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Staff Mechanical Engineer, R&D

Waltham, Massachusetts, USFull-time$107k–$179k2026-10-26 → 2026-11-13
On-site

Core

Staff Mechanical Engineer researching new concepts, building prototypes, and developing test methods for advanced medical device development.

Role type

Staff Mechanical Engineer (R&D)

Builds

Medical device components, modules, and subsystems

Domain

Medical Devices / Biomedical Engineering

Deliverable

physical/clinical work

Required skills

Mechanical engineering, electromechanical engineering, prototyping, testing methodologies, design for manufacturability, CAD/CAE tools, GD&T, medical device standards/regulations, risk management

Preferred skills

Mechanical/electromechanical assembly optimization, materials knowledge, manufacturing processes

Responsibilities

Research, design, develop, modify, and verify components/modules/subsystems; Translate user/clinical needs into design inputs/specifications; Develop prototypes and testing methodologies; Design and optimize mechanical/electromechanical assemblies; Create engineering drawings and models; Apply medical device standards and regulations; Create engineering documentation (Design History File); Partner with cross-functional teams (R&D, Quality, Manufacturing, Regulatory, Clinical, Marketing, Project Management)