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Principal R&D Engineer (Endoscope Development)
Role:
The Principal Endoscope Architect will lead the design and optimization of robotic endoscopes including the careful consideration of the components, interactions, and constraints at both system and subsystem levels. The Architect will collaborate with stakeholders from Functional Engineering teams, Clinical Engineering, Manufacturing, Project Management, and Product Management to understand requirements, gather feedback and align architectural decisions with business goals.
A Day In The Life Of Our Principal Endoscope Architect:
- Leads the technical direction and development strategy for robotic endoscopes, ensuring alignment with company goals and industry standards.
- Defines project requirements, specifications, and timelines in collaboration with cross-functional teams including engineers, researchers, medical professionals, and regulatory specialists.
- Leverages engineering first principles and methods to drive the design, prototyping, and testing phases of the robotic bronchoscope.
- Oversees the integration with robotic systems, sensors, imaging technologies, and control algorithms to enable precise navigation and manipulation during a variety of interventional and surgical procedures.
- Provides technical expertise and guidance to resolve complex engineering challenges and ensure the successful execution of project milestones.
- Collaborates with regulatory affairs to ensure compliance with applicable medical device regulations and standards throughout the development lifecycle.
- Mentors and coaches junior engineers, fostering a culture of innovation, continuous learning, and professional development within the team.
- Communicates project progress, technical updates, and key insights to stakeholders, including senior management, investors, clinicians and external partners.
- Participates in conferences, industry events, and professional forums to promote thought leadership, and expand the company's network.
About You:
- At least 12 years in leading complex engineering projects, including expertise in single use accessories, steerable catheter or endoscope design and manufacturing, with hands-on experience in developing robotic platforms preferred.
- Excellent problem-solving skills, analytical thinking, and attention to detail, with the ability to troubleshoot technical issues and optimize system performance.
- Effective leadership and communication skills, with the ability to explain complex problems and solutions in plain language to multi-disciplinary, cross functional teams
- Demonstrated ability to manage project budgets, resources, and timelines effectively, while maintaining a focus on quality and safety.
- Experience transferring new products and processes to manufacturing.
- Advanced SolidWorks user with experience using Solidworks CAD and PDM tools.
- Strong understanding of regulatory standards such as IEC 60601-1 and FDA 510(k) submission process, including risk management, analysis and mitigation.
- Must have prior experience working in a fast paced startup environment.
- Demonstrated experience with translating insights into intellectual property
- BS in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Biomedical Engineering, or related field, MS or PhD preferred.