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At Cognito, we are developing therapies designed to promote dignity, clarity, and coherence in the lives they touch. \nCognito is a neurotechnology company developing a new therapeutic approach to cognitive and neurological health, designed to work with the brain's own activity and biology. Born from pioneering neuroscience research at MIT, Cognito brings together neuroscience, engineering, medicine and technology to translate breakthroughs in brain science into practical therapies designed for everyday life. \nOur first therapeutic application, Spectris AD, is an investigational, prescription, at-home therapy for Alzheimer's disease. With our pivotal HOPE study now complete, Cognito is entering an important new phase as we advance Spectris AD toward regulatory review, prepare for potential commercialization and continue exploring the broader potential of our science across neurological health. \nWe are building an interdisciplinary team united by a shared purpose: protecting and progressing the human ability to think, learn and remember. For innovators who want to work at the intersection of breakthrough science, technology and human health, Cognito offers the chance to help shape what comes next.\nAbout the Job\nCognito Therapeutics, Inc., is seeking a detail-oriented Mechanical Engineer to join our growing R&D team tasked with supporting the design and implementation of complex wearable electro-mechanical systems from concept to production. Responsible for specification, testing, and documentation of mechanical subsystems from system to component level. Must work within project timelines to develop system requirements, prototype, test, debug, and release designs to production.\nResponsibilities\nLead the design, architecture, integration, and verification of complex wearable electro-mechanical subsystems and enclosures.\n\nOwn mechanical component selection, design verification, and system-level integration testing, including prototype bring-up.\n\nInvestigate and resolve field, manufacturing, and reliability issues through root cause analysis and corrective action.\n\nLead DFM/DFA and design transfer activities in partnership with Manufacturing Operations and contract manufacturers.\n\nProvide schedule and budget input to support project management.\n\nWork closely with systems, electrical, firmware, software, and mechanical engineers on new designs and design changes.\n\nDefine and drive the mechanical architecture and technical direction for new product development.\n\nQualifications\nBS in Mechanical Engineering, or related discipline, with 5-8 years of experience (or MS with equivalent experience) developing complex hardware products in a highly regulated industry is required.\n\nDemonstrated experience independently owning mechanical subsystem development from concept through production release, including prototype development, verification, design transfer, and manufacturing support is required.\n\nHands-on experience integrating mechanical, electrical, and firmware subsystems in a wearable or portable electronic product is required.\n\nExperience with CAD tools for mechanical design, tolerance analysis, and system-level simulation is preferred.\n\nExperience with wearables, portable battery-operated products, and mechanical packaging/enclosure design is preferred.\n\nFamiliarity with FDA Quality System Regulation (21 CFR 820), ISO 13485, EU MDR, and IEC 60601-1 or similar compliance standards is preferred.\n\nExperience integrating sensors, displays, audio, and optics into mechanical enclosures is a plus.\n\nExpertise working with mechanical test and measurement equipment, including coordinate measuring machines (CMMs), force/torque gauges, and environmental test chambers.\n\nStrong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across cross-functional engineering teams.\n\nCompetitive Benefits\nTaking care of our own is one of our highest priorities. 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