Senior R&D Engineer (Surgical Robotics)

Our client is an exciting, disruptive, well-financed surgical robotics start-up. They have a new opportunity for a Senior (possibly Principal) R&D Engineer.

This person will be a vital member of the engineering team actively engaged in developing the robot for an exciting, disruptive, robotically controlled (first-in-class) cardiac repair system.

This opportunity is located in the San Jose, CA area. US work authorization is required.

Responsibilities include:

• Understanding of how early design decisions translate into practical, favorable outcomes
• Lead in the design (motors, actuators, sensors) and testing of robotic prototypes
• Ability to make smart decisions regarding DFM, clinical workflow, regulations, and risk management
• Ability to select and manage vendors to source components for relevant design needs

Qualifications include:

• 6+ yrs of relevant complex product development experience i.e. robotics, instruments & accessories (medical device, or other regulated industry is preferred)
• BS, MS, PhD in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering discipline, or equivalent work experience
• Expertise with CAD (SolidWorks preferred) for creating detailed parts, assemblies, and drawings for manufacturing, using GD&T as appropriate

Compensation:

• Significant equity position (series B funding stage)
• Full benefits package
• $175,000-$250,000