Mechanical Engineer

The Staff Mechanical Design Engineer independently owns technically demanding mechanical and electromechanical subsystems for robotic systems. You will lead subsystem architecture and detailed-design decisions, resolve complex multidisciplinary problems, and contribute to integration decisions beyond your assigned subsystem.

This is a hands-on individual contributor role combining mechanical design ownership with technical guidance and mentorship. The role reports to a Manager of Mechanical Design Engineering in New Product Development.

Essential Job Duties

• Own subsystem development from concept through verification and design transfer, including mechanical requirements, specifications, design-risk analyses and verification documentation. Support validation activities with the responsible functions.
• Lead subsystem architecture decisions. Compare alternatives and justify tradeoffs.
• Design precision mechanisms, joints and actuation assemblies. Select and size components such as motors, bearings, transmissions, brakes and sensors based on operating loads, motion requirements and expected life.
• Use first-principles calculations and simulation to establish load paths, component margins, structural stiffness, dynamic behavior and fatigue life. Check assumptions and correlate models with test results.
• Create and release CAD models, manufacturing drawings and design documentation. Apply GD&T and tolerance analysis to functional interfaces, assembly requirements and inspection.
• Build, test, debug and iterate prototypes. Develop test methods and fixtures, investigate failures, and verify corrective actions.
• Work directly with suppliers, supplier engineering, sourcing and manufacturing to resolve technical issues, improve DFM/DFA and cost, and prepare designs for transfer.
• Collaborate with systems, electrical, controls, clinical, human factors, manufacturing, supplier engineering/sourcing, quality and regulatory partners to resolve requirements and subsystem interfaces.
• Lead technical reviews and guide other engineers’ design and analysis approaches. Plan technical work across functions, set priorities, resolve risks and mentor engineers through problem-solving.