Entry Level Mechanical Engineer, Ultrasound (Cambridge, MA)

Philips•Cambridge, MA

7d•$83,000 - $131,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Mechanical Engineer is responsible for executing engineering requirements analysis, developing and validating test plans, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, working under general supervision. The role documents design specifications and results, implementing design improvements, and troubleshooting technical issues across hardware and software, while mentoring junior team members. The role participates in design reviews, provides insights for continuous improvement, and adheres to company policies and quality standards. The role evaluates external vendors and technologies for integration, maintains component performance and reliability, and fosters strategic partnerships to enhance product innovation. Your role: Transducer Mechanical Design & Architecture Design housings, acoustic stacks, interconnects, and mechanical interfaces that meet acoustic and ergonomic requirements while supporting electrical integration. Prototyping & Acoustic Validation Develop prototypes and collaborate with acoustic, electrical and signal processing engineers to validate transducer performance. Execute mechanical tests that simulate acoustic coupling and environmental stresses. Materials, Adhesives & Packaging Select materials and adhesives that preserve acoustic properties and reliability. Design packaging solutions for acoustic isolation, cable routing, and connector durability. DFM/DFA & Supplier Collaboration Incorporate design for manufacturability and assembly early in development. Work with suppliers on tooling, molding, and precision assembly; support supplier qualification and pilot builds. Reliability, Root Cause Analysis & Field Support Lead root cause investigations for failures and implement design changes to improve reliability and reduce field issues. Documentation & Obsolescence Management Prepare and maintain CAD models, BOMs, test procedures, and verification reports. Manage component obsolescence and qualify alternates.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, industrial engineering, manufacturing engineering or other engineering disciplines
Experience in medical devices, acoustic systems, or precision electro-mechanical products
Effective as an individual contributor
Strong skills in mechanical design and reliability principles (DFSS, DFMEA, DFM, GD&T)
Experience with hardware/software interfaces
Proficient with CAD and FEA tools (Creo/ProE, SolidWorks, Ansys Classic/Workbench)
Demonstrate excellent communication, technical writing, and cross‑functional collaboration skills
Must be able to successfully perform the following minimum Physical, Cognitive and Environmental job requirements with or without accommodation for this position
US work authorization is a precondition of employment. The company will not consider candidates who require sponsorship for a work-authorized visa, now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with medical device quality systems (ISO 13485), regulatory requirements, and design control processes
Thermal modeling is a plus
Familiar with configuration management systems such as Windchill, eMatrix, or SAP is a plus
Direct experience with ultrasound transducers, acoustic stacks, or sensor packaging is a plus
Hands‑on prototyping and precision assembly experience is a plus

Responsibilities

Execute engineering requirements analysis
Develop and validate test plans
Ensure compliance with regulatory standards
Document design specifications and results
Implement design improvements
Troubleshoot technical issues across hardware and software
Mentor junior team members
Participate in design reviews
Provide insights for continuous improvement
Adhere to company policies and quality standards
Evaluate external vendors and technologies for integration
Maintain component performance and reliability
Foster strategic partnerships to enhance product innovation
Design housings, acoustic stacks, interconnects, and mechanical interfaces
Develop prototypes and collaborate with acoustic, electrical and signal processing engineers to validate transducer performance
Execute mechanical tests that simulate acoustic coupling and environmental stresses
Select materials and adhesives that preserve acoustic properties and reliability
Design packaging solutions for acoustic isolation, cable routing, and connector durability
Incorporate design for manufacturability and assembly early in development
Work with suppliers on tooling, molding, and precision assembly
Support supplier qualification and pilot builds
Lead root cause investigations for failures and implement design changes to improve reliability and reduce field issues
Prepare and maintain CAD models, BOMs, test procedures, and verification reports
Manage component obsolescence and qualify alternates