Staff Mechanical Engineer

Senior or Staff Mechanical Design ***** Ruby RoboticsAbout ***** Started by Stanford/MIT serial entrepreneurs, Ruby Robotics is maximizing patient outcomes with tissue insights at the point of care. Using custom-built hardware and AI, our platform optimizes biopsy and surgical procedure workflow while delivering disease analytics early in the patient's journey. This facilitates faster, more informed treatment decisions for patients as well as improved staffing and operational workflow for hospitals. Funded by healthcare and deep tech VCs, our team is lean, fast, and works intensely towards the goal of improving cancer patient care. About This ** We are looking for a senior or staff mechanical design engineer to advance the development of our novel tissue processing and analytics instruments and consumable. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of designing precision electromechanical systems for medical applications from concept stage to commercialization. This position is on-site at our facility in San Carlos, CA. We are looking for a full time hire and are open to this being a consulting position as well.** Drive the mechanical design and assembly of novel biomedical instrumentation integrating motion controls, sensing, fluidics, optics and consumableIdeate novel system designs and develop/improve existing prototypes and fixturesDevelop mechanical assemblies and source components with consideration for performance, manufacturability, and costDocument mechanical designs to support Ruby's quality system and transfer to manufacturing including drawings and assemblyCreate and implement procedures and protocols for instrument testingCollaborate with vendors, suppliers, and manufacturing personnel through prototyping, DFM, design transfer and launchWork closely with a multidisciplinary engineering team and company leadership to deliver on key technical milestonesMinimum *****Degree in mechanical engineering or related field5+ years of experience (Staff ME) or 3+ years of experience (Sr. ME) designing, building, and testing precision electromechanical systems for medical robotics, medical device, or diagnostic equipment applicationsExpert proficiency in CAD software (SolidWorks)Demonstrated ability to advance the mechanical design of complex medical systems from early prototype to manufacturing and commercializationExperience across high-volume disposables/plastics and capital equipmentRapid prototyping capability complemented with small batch manufacturing experienceFamiliarity with FDA design control processesStrong analytical skills and creative mindsetWorks well in a small agile startup teamRuby-Robotics is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to offer a safe environment for our employees and do not discriminate based upon race, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, age, veteran status, or disability.

Created: 2025-02-20