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Staff Design Engineer
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Actalent
Goleta, CA (In Person)
$130,000 Salary, Full-Time
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Description The Staff Mechanical Engineer will lead the development of new mechanical designs for our 3D visualization and guidance systems for microsurgery, working closely with electrical, optical, software and system engineers as well as product managers. The Staff Mechanical Engineer will interface with internal and external teams to deliver complex designs such as high-magnification optical cameras, robotic assisted positioning systems, and active/passive thermal management systems. In addition to design and development, the Staff Mechanical Engineer will work with a multidisciplinary marketing and engineering team to turn marketing requirements into actionable engineering requirements. They will interface with internal teams, e.g. Software, Quality, Procurement, Production, and external teams, e.g. suppliers, outsourced Industrial Designers. The successful candidate will also be involved in the transfer of products from development to manufacturing including workflow development, production equipment design and throughput optimization. The role will also require working with project and system engineers to create schedules, help define budgets and derive system/subsystem requirements. We are seeking a Staff Mechanical Engineer to provide technical leadership for the design, development, and production support of advanced microsurgical 3D visualization and guidance systems. This role owns complete mechanical subsystems and supports both new product development and in‑flight programs, with strong emphasis on design transfer, hands‑on execution, and manufacturability. You will work closely with cross‑functional engineering teams, manufacturing, suppliers, and external partners to deliver robust, compliant, and production‑ready medical devices. Scope of Work Ownership of complete mechanical subsystems from concept through production Design transfer and modification of existing product designs Hands‑on support of active development and sustaining projects Design and development of fixtures, tooling, and production equipment Production design support and manufacturing readiness activities Vendor interaction and technical project management Skills solidworks, r&d engineering, prototype design Top Skills Details solidworks,r&d engineering,prototype design Additional Skills & Qualifications Required Experience Mechanical Engineering degree or equivalent technical experience 5+ years of relevant experience taking products from concept to production Medical device experience preferred; Aerospace & Defense experience a plus Demonstrated experience owning designs through production and supporting active programs Technical Skills Electromechanical system design and electrical‑mechanical integration Optical and precision mechanical design experience Part and subsystem design for manufacturability Manufacturing processes including: Injection molding Sheet metal CNC machining Materials selection, surface treatments, and finishing processes Strong GD&T proficiency and tolerance analysis Expert use of 3D CAD tools (SolidWorks preferred) Analysis, Testing & Validation FEA experience, including thermal analysis Design testing and validation (V&V) FMEA experience preferred Hands‑on prototyping and design verification Standards & Product Experience Familiarity with
IEC 60601
medical safety standards preferred Experience with plastic components and single‑device assemblies Top Priority Skills (Emphasis Areas) Design transfer and modification of existing components End‑to‑end ownership of mechanical subsystems Hands‑on responsibility for active, in‑flight projects Design analysis, FEA, and testing Experience Level Expert Level Job Type & Location This is a Contract position based out of Goleta, CA. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $50.00 - $75.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:- Medical, dental & vision
- Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
- 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
- Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
- Short and long-term disability
- Health Spending Account (HSA)
- Transportation benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Goleta,CA.