Principal R&D Engineer - Endoscopes

Noah Medical
Full-time
San Carlos, California
$190,000 - $238,000 USD
Posted on 22 days ago

Job Description

Noah Medical is seeking a Principal R&D Engineer to lead the architecture, design, and development of next-generation flexible robotic endoscopes. This role requires a hands-on engineer with deep experience in flexible endoscopes and a strong understanding of mechanical first principles, who can mentor engineers and collaborate across teams to deliver innovative products.

Responsibilities

  • Lead architecture, design, and development of flexible robotic endoscopes
  • Mentor engineers through design control and risk management
  • Apply mechanical first principles to optimize performance
  • Collaborate with Clinical Engineering for simulated use testing
  • Partner with Robotics and Controls Engineering for control strategies
  • Design, prototype, and test concepts
  • Lead design reviews
  • Develop requirements and verification methods
  • Drive continuous improvement in performance and manufacturability

Requirements

  • B.S. or M.S. in Mechanical or Biomedical Engineering
  • 12+ years of experience in product development
  • Expertise in flexible endoscope design
  • Strong grasp of mechanical fundamentals
  • Proficiency with CAD (SolidWorks or equivalent)
  • Experience with design-for-manufacture techniques
  • Success in cross-functional collaboration
  • Exceptional communication skills
  • Passion for minimally invasive care

Benefits

  • No benefits