Engineer; Mechanical Design

Engineer (Mechanical Design) – Redwood City, CA Description Responsibilities

• Own the top level assembly model of the entire product to enable creation of reliable, manufacturable, and compliant incisionless surgery products that meet the required performance and regulatory standards.
• Responsible for the top level assembly model of the entire product.
• Develop 3D CAD models, detailed drawings, and assemblies while ensuring design intent aligns with functional requirements.
• Partner with mechanical and electrical engineers to integrate subsystems into cohesive designs.
• Oversee prototype fabrication and assembly suppliers.
• Build prototype assemblies in preparation for transfer to manufacturing.
• Collaborate with suppliers and manufacturing engineers to optimize designs for cost‑effective production and quality compliance.
• Ensure design documentation meets internal standards and regulatory design control requirements.
• Guide junior designers and engineers, mentoring in best practices for mechanical design, modeling, and documentation.
• Support verification and validation testing activities, including fixture design and test execution.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of design standards, CAD libraries, and engineering processes.
• Solidworks CAD administrator.

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering field or similar.
• 8+ years of experience in mechanical design, with at least 4 years in capital equipment or medical device systems.
• Strong proficiency in 3D CAD platforms (e.g., Solid Works, Creo, or NX) and PLM systems for design control management.
• Established track record in designing complex electromechanical systems.
• Proven understanding of materials, manufacturing processes, and part tolerancing principles.
• Familiarity with regulatory and quality system requirements for medical devices.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively with cross-disciplinary teams.
• Strong mechanical assembly problem‑solving skills with hands‑on prototyping experience.

• 15+ years of experience in mechanical design, with at least 10 years in capital equipment or medical device systems.
• Working knowledge of design for reliability, FEA, and tolerance stack‑up analysis.
• Practical experience in supplier development and design transfer.