Project Engineer - Ultrasound Instrumentation

Onda Corporation•Sunnyvale, CA

20d•$85,000 - $125,000

About The Position

Onda Corporation is a leader in measurement instruments serving the medical and industrial ultrasound markets. Our customers range from Fortune 10 companies to research laboratories worldwide. We are seeking a hands-on Project Engineer (Electro-Mechanical) to drive engineering initiatives for both new product introductions (NPI) and existing product sustaining efforts. In this dual-function role, you will combine technical expertise with project management rigor to lead cross-functional design efforts, manage engineering changes, and interface directly with internal and external subject matter experts (SMEs). You will act as a key technical leader and escalation point for Engineering, Manufacturing, and Product Marketing teams.

Requirements

B.S. in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related technical discipline.
5+ years of electro-mechanical product design experience, paired with demonstrated project management responsibility.
Deep familiarity with PLM systems and structured Product Life Cycle processes; hands-on experience managing standard ECO/ECN workflows.
Proficiency in 3D CAD modeling, understanding of PCB assembly integration, cabling/harness design, vacuum equipment, and enclosure mechanics.
Exceptional cross-functional leadership and technical communication skills with proven success interfacing with external vendors, shop-floor technicians, and business stakeholders.

Responsibilities

Plan and coordinate project timelines, technical deliverables, and cross-functional alignment across development cycles.
Serve as the primary driver for the Engineering Change Order (ECO) process. Chair the weekly ECO review board meeting to evaluate, approve, and implement design modifications efficiently.
Drive the end-to-end documentation and release process for new designs and revisions. Maintain technical drawing packages, BOMs, and manufacturing specifications to ensure compliance before production release.
Support electro-mechanical design projects from initial concept through full lifecycle support. Enhance reliability, manufacturability, serviceability, and cost-effectiveness of electro-mechanical assemblies.
Act as the primary technical interface with internal subject matter experts and external technical partners, and suppliers.
Serve as a primary technical escalation point to resolve complex engineering issues for Manufacturing (process yield improvements) and Marketing (customer-driven feature requests) and Support (reliability issues).