Mechanical Engineer

About the Organization

Building Tomorrow's Medical Technology – Helping innovators transform new medical technologies into real products that save and improve lives. Archimedic provides full-service medical device product development, from concept through commercialization to corporate and academic clients.

We are a small group of hands‑on engineers who work with our customers on complex design ideas, turning them into viable devices. We are 100% focused on the medical device and Med Tech industries, combining a passion for engineering with solid expertise to offer practical solutions in a wide range of clinical subspecialties. Our projects range from telemedicine and diagnostic platforms to wearables, drug delivery devices, and surgical systems.

We offer a creative work environment with a highly collaborative team.

Number of Openings: 1

The Mechanical Engineer participates in the product development process for medical devices as part of a highly collaborative team in a fast‑paced environment. This role reports to the Director of Mechanical Engineering.

• Mechanical Design:
  Design of mechanical systems and subsystems, including mechanism layouts, thermal management features, structural chassis, and housings.
• DFMA:
  Identify appropriate manufacturing materials and processes for all components and modify design to accommodate manufacturing partners throughout the design process to ensure a smooth transition into production.
• Electronics Integration:
  Define actuators, sensors, PCB outlines and other electro‑mechanical elements. Collaborate with electrical engineers to ensure electro‑mechanical interfaces align properly.
• Industrial Design Integration:
  Work with industrial designers to develop manufacturable solutions while maintaining usability and aesthetic requirements. Design housings and other external components using surface modeling techniques.
• CAD Development:
  Drive CAD to design components and assemblies. Utilize master modeling, skeleton modeling, and other advanced modeling techniques to provide top‑down design continuity while ensuring multi‑operator collaboration.
• Breadboarding & Prototyping:
  Develop breadboards to demonstrate and evaluate high‑risk areas of new products. Develop prototypes to evaluate system‑level models of full product designs. Select materials and fabrication processes as appropriate for design requirements. Facilitate debug and optimization through shop work and testing.
• Customer Focus:
  Provide professional, reliable, and prompt service to internal and external customers. Work in partnership with others to meet and exceed customer expectations. Interpret customer needs and take appropriate action. Follow through on customer inquiries in a professional and timely manner.
• Travel:
  Occasional overnight travel (~10%) may be required to service client meetings, supplier meetings, and cross‑office work.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• 2-5 years of proven experience and track record of creative problem solving in developing new designs.
• Mechanical design expertise: mechanism development, DFMA, CAD (Solid Works).
• Electronics integration expertise: motors, encoders, PCBs.
• Verification expertise: prototype testing and documentation.
• Ability to interact with client companies in a professional manner.
• Medical product development experience strongly preferred.

Archimedic – Massachusetts (Waltham)

Archimedic is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, age, veteran status, or disability. Archimedic is committed to ensuring that a disabled employee has reasonable accommodations to successfully perform their role, while considering potential impacts to ongoing operations.

Archimedic is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.

This position is currently accepting applications.