Senior Mechanical Engineer Jobs

Company Description

Cutera is a leading global aesthetics device company with a comprehensive product portfolio and a global distribution footprint.

We design, develop, manufacture, and market medical instruments used in dermatology for advanced energy-based medical aesthetic solutions. Founded in 1998, the corporate headquarters for the Company is located in Brisbane, CA (just outside of San Francisco) and we are proud to manufacture all of our systems and accessories at our headquarters. Read more at www.cutera.com

We are seeking an exceptional Senior Mechanical Engineer to join our mechanical engineering team and support development of novel medical devices and applications. Projects involve a broad range of technologies including complex laser and optical delivery systems, high-power ultrasound, and radio-frequency devices. This diversity of technologies and our culture of organic innovation and vertical integration provides a unique opportunity for an individual with broad interests and skills.

This position is responsible for design and development of precision opto-mechanical assemblies for laser systems, structural frames, thermal management systems, and industrial designs. The engineer will work closely with our electrical and laser design teams and be responsible for product development from ideation through product launch. Previous experience with product development is required, preferably in the medical device or laser industry.

Key Responsibilities

• Use FEA simulation tools to model mechanical assemblies and guide design development.
• Contribute regularly to technical design reviews, project scheduling, and development of new product concepts and applications.
• Develop designs for all phases of product development from proof-of-concept through manufacturing.
• Drive design verification by testing design performance in the lab and design validation by developing fast-turn clinical prototypes for use in the Cutera Research Clinic.
• Define and guide development of elegant mechanical designs that meet requirements for product performance, cost, reliability, and manufacturability.

Qualifications

Education & Experience:

• Ability to apply FEA simulation tools to develop designs by correlating simulation results with empirical test data.
• Experience modeling thermal management systems such as air- and water-cooled heat exchangers and thermoelectric coolers.
• Proven communication skills and ability to make design recommendations based on cross-functional inputs (Engineering, Clinical, Manufacturing, Quality, and Regulatory).
• Experience in dynamic mechanical design required.
• Extensive knowledge of leading manufacturing technologies including plastic injection molding, sheet metal manufacturing, and high precision machining.
• B.S. in Mechanical engineering with 5+ years related mechanical design experience for capital equipment, laser, or medical devices. Graduate degree is a plus.
• Basic working knowledge, electronics, optics, and numerical data analysis (Excel, Matlab, or equivalent) required.
• Strong understanding of GD&T principles and ability to evaluate and apply them to precision mechanical designs.
• Proven 5+ years of CAD design experience. SolidWorks preferred.

Preferred Skills

• Experienced in design of opto-mechanical assemblies preferred. Knowledge of strain-free mounting techniques for optics using adhesives is a plus.
• Familiarity with FDA Quality Systems Regulations/Design Control requirements, IEC 60601 compliance standards, or ISO14971 Risk Management requirements is a plus.
• Data acquisition skills such as LabView is a plus.
• Experience with thermal FEA tools is strongly preferred.
• Experience with actuation assemblies such as laser beam scanning systems, translation and rotation stages is a plus.

Additional Information

Please visit www.cutera.com for more information about Cutera.

If you are ready to become part of our spectacular, growing, and FUN company, then apply today!

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, perform essential job functions, and receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Applicants responding to this posting must be able to provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States. Competitive salary, benefits, ESPP and stock options. Cutera is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

If you are ready to become part of our spectacular, growing, and FUN company, then apply today!

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, perform essential job functions, and receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Applicants responding to this posting must be able to provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States. Competitive salary, benefits, ESPP and stock options. Cutera is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.