Contract Senior Mechanical Engineer

NIRSense Inc. • Durham, NC

3d • Onsite

About The Position

NIRSense is a world-leading non-invasive patient monitor developer. Our tools measure oxygenation changes in the body 10x deeper than typical pulse oximetry and track the electrophysiological activity of muscles and the brain. We are particularly focused on new to the world sensors that can be used and applied in rugged environments. We are a growing team of technology developers and we are seeking candidates interested in helping advance our capabilities for a wide range of interested stakeholders who are driven to transform the way humans understand and interact with their own health.

Requirements

• B.S. or M.S. in Mechanical or Biomedical Engineering or a related field
• Eight or more years industry experience in design for wearable monitoring systems or medical devices
• Significant capability with Solidworks for designing rigid and/or flexible enclosures, molds, test fixtures, and optical interfaces
• Strong knowledge of safety, performance, and regulatory compliance requirements of medical devices, such as IEC 60601, ISO 10993, ISO 13485, ISO 14971, IEC 62366, and related FDA guidance
• Experience in scaling up prototypes toward production
• Experience with rapid prototyping processes, including creating fixtures, molds, and prototype subassemblies
• Familiarity with Design for Manufacturing (DFM), Design for Assembly (DFA), and Design for Test (DFT) practices

Nice To Haves

• Experience designing waterproof and corrosion-resistant products
• Design experience with systems interfacing with the human body

Responsibilities

• Lead a broad set of development objectives for NIRSense’s many customers.
• Integrate with a team of mechanical engineers.
• Manage project requirements for NIRSense systems and their mechanical designs.
• Track open issues with NIRSense hardware designs.
• Apply skills toward optimizing system and app interoperability for NIRSense’s transformational capabilities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree