Sr. Mechanical Design Engineer

About the role

The Sr. Mechanical Design Engineer will maintain responsibility for the design and development of powered orthotics for the MyoPro Product Line. This ideal candidate will bring a fundamental understanding of mechatronics, along with experience bringing products from early concept development through to commercialization. He/she will understand and advocate for a usability/user-centric design mindset, able to take in and evaluate field testing and clinical feedback.

Responsibilities

• Lead subsystem design and continual improvement of Myomo’s robotic exoskeletons, enabling users to regain arm and hand function.
• Develop detailed CAD assemblies and drawings in SolidWorks to transition early-stage concepts into manufacturable designs.
• Interact with suppliers to obtain quotes and assess component manufacturability from a wide variety of sources, including CNC machining, sheet metal, textiles, and injection molding.
• Collaborate with electrical & controls engineers to develop high-performance portable sensing and actuation systems.
• Construct prototypes, critically evaluating performance using numerical and qualitative techniques.
• Perform drafting, tolerancing, and DFM for low-mid volume manufacture.
• Own mechanical and electromechanical subsystems from concept through production, balancing performance, cost, and reliability.
• Mentor junior engineers as needed.

Requirements

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering.
• 5+ years’ experience work experience or master’s degree and 3+ years’ industry experience.
• Experience with electromechanical product development and manufacturing.
• In-depth knowledge of rapid-prototyping and volume manufacturing processes including 3D printing, CNC machining, and injection molding.
• Experience integrating actuation, sensing, control logic, and electronics in compact packages.
• Experience with wearables, medical devices, robotics/controls, and design control a plus.

Qualifications

Preferred:

• Excellent written/verbal, interpersonal, and organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Comfortable in fast paced environment with ability to prioritize and adapt in a changing work environment.
• Ability to meet deadline with specified time constraints, with flexibility to both work well independently and in a team environment.