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Projects span a broad range of technologies including complex laser and optical delivery systems, high-power ultrasound, and radio-frequency devices. Our diverse technology portfolio, culture of innovation, and vertical integration provide a unique opportunity for an engineer with broad technical interests and expertise.\nThis position is responsible for the design and development of precision opto-mechanical assemblies, structural frames, thermal management systems, and industrial designs for advanced energy systems. The engineer will collaborate closely with Electrical, Laser, Clinical, Manufacturing, Quality, and Regulatory teams and contribute to product development from concept through product launch.\nDuties & Responsibilities:\nOwns the overall mechanical Design Verification and Validation strategy. Leads system-level risk management files (ISO 14971) and ensures mechanical architectures comply with global standards like IEC 60601.\nEstablish the technology roadmap for plastics and cosmetic finishing across platform projects. Direct the selection of advanced engineering resins for medical and consumer electronic applications to achieve optimal weight, cost, and reliability targets.\nReview and approve tooling architecture, mold-flow analyses, and production painting processes for critical components, ensuring high-yield, high-cosmetic-quality outcomes.\nArchitect major structural platforms that integrate high-precision stamped or fabricated metal chassis with structural plastic enclosures. Define the master tolerance strategy and structural layout to survive global drop, thermal, and transit standards.\nLead technical vendor selection and establish engineering standards for contract manufacturing (CM) partners. Coordinate closely with CMs to resolve complex tool transfers, production scaling bottlenecks, and structural yield challenges.\nDefine the overall mechanical testing and validation framework for entire platforms, outlining the design of complex test fixtures, qualification procedures, and regression testing scenarios. Lead cross-functional root-cause investigations for highly complex, systemic field or production mechanical failures.\nUtilize extensive CAD design expertise in SolidWorks to architect complex, multi-subsystem mechanical layouts and define the top-down assembly structure for entire product platforms.\nEnforce SolidWorks design best practices, master modeling/skeleton techniques, and advanced GD&T application standards across the R&D engineering team.\nLead the mechanical engineering compliance strategy within the Quality Management System (QMS) framework, defining policies that ensure all structural and opto-mechanical designs meet FDA Quality System Regulations and global medical safety standards (including IEC 60601).\nOwn the system-level Risk Management strategy (ISO 14971) and govern the Design Verification and Validation (V&V) architecture for new product lines, guiding cross-functional teams to ensure robust documentation from concept through successful product launch.\nHighly self-directed. Operates as the technical lead for entire platforms. Handles ambiguous, high-risk technical problems with no pre-existing template or roadmap.\nActively develops the engineering team’s technical capabilities, identifies skill gaps, and implements training. Influences the department's engineering culture and standard design practices.\nExpected to have strong communication skills and the ability to articulate highly complex technical architectures, development timelines, and project risks directly to executive leadership.\nInitiates and chairs major cross-functional design reviews. Coordinates with Systems, Mechanical, and Embedded Software engineers to resolve multi-disciplinary integration issues.\nOther duties as needed or required.\nQualifications\nMinimum Requirements & Qualifications:\nBachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering; graduate degree preferred.\n10+ years of relevant mechanical design experience, preferably in medical devices, lasers, or capital equipment.\nExtensive CAD design experience; SolidWorks preferred.\nExtensive knowledge of manufacturing technologies, including injection molding, sheet metal fabrication, and high-precision machining.\nExperience designing and assembling miniature optical components using solder, adhesives, and advanced fastening techniques for laser applications.\nExperience collaborating with clinical personnel to develop medical devices that meet ergonomic and usability requirements.\nExperience designing, assembling, and testing rapid-turn prototypes using rapid prototyping, machining, and off-the-shelf 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