Senior Mechanical Engineer

Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Mechanical Engineer to join our product development team supporting the Buxco line of respiratory and inhalation systems. This role will focus on sustaining and enhancing current products while driving the design and development of next-generation systems. The ideal candidate will have expertise in mechanical design, precision instrumentation, and complex system integration, with a passion for innovation in preclinical respiratory research tools.

• Lead the mechanical design and development of new respiratory and inhalation systems from concept through commercialization.
• Provide sustaining engineering support for existing products, including design updates, reliability improvements, and cost reduction initiatives.
• Develop and maintain detailed design documentation, including system state diagrams and requirements documents in accordance with company documentation policies.
• Conduct engineering analysis including multi-factor tolerance studies, DFMEA, and risk assessments.
• Collaborate with electrical, software, firmware, manufacturing, and scientific services teams to ensure system-level performance.
• Support prototype fabrication, design verification, and product validation activities.
• Interface with suppliers and manufacturing partners to ensure manufacturability and quality of mechanical designs.

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline required;
  Master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of mechanical engineering experience, preferably in medical devices, life sciences, or precision instrumentation.
• Strong understanding of fluid dynamics, pneumatics, and precision mechanical systems.
• Demonstrated experience with new product development, including design, prototyping, verification, and commercialization.
• Proficiency in Solid Works, good modeling practices and mechanical analysis software.
• Experience with design for manufacturability (DFM) and design for assembly (DFA).
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to quickly and efficiently understand, condense, organize and communicate information across disciplines to facilitate informed technical decision making.
• A strong knowledge of materials, fabrication & machining processes and manufacturing processes.
• Must be self-motivated and a team player, with personal responsibility to deliver on commitments.

• Knowledge of physiology, including respiratory, cardiac, and neurological systems.
• Sensor experience, including micro and nano sensors.
• Knowledge of applicable regulatory standards (ISO 9001, CE marking).

• S. in Mechanical Engineering with 5-7 years of engineering experience
• MS in Mechanical Engineering with 3 years of engineering experience