Mizuho OSI is seeking a Tech Lead Mechanical Engineer to lead the design and development of next-generation surgical tables and patient positioning systems, ensuring safety, reliability, and performance while complying with medical device regulations.
Requirements
- Advanced proficiency in CAD software, preferably SolidWorks.
- Proven track record of designing and integrating mechanisms and electromechanical systems (including cams, linkages, bearings, motor selection, couplings, gearboxes, sensor integration, and electronics packaging) into successful products.
- Strong experience in analyzing kinematics, statics, and dynamic properties of complex serial-linked structures (such as robotic manipulators) through both hand calculations and software tools like MATLAB, Simulink, and Adams.
- Expertise in optimizing structural designs using finite element analysis (FEA) tools.
- Data-driven problem-solving approach with the ability to collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
- Knowledge of user interface design and ergonomics.
- Familiarity with product lifecycles, preferably in medical devices.
Responsibilities
- Deliver high-quality, hands-on designs of metal, plastic, and carbon composite patient support structures, as well as user-actuated mechanisms and electro-mechanical drive trains, ensuring superior performance, safety, and manufacturability.
- Provide technical leadership by coordinating and mentoring small groups of engineers throughout the product development lifecycle.
- Lead design reviews, establish best practices, and drive team accountability to ensure project milestones are met.
- Apply sound engineering principles to identify, define, and solve complex problems by collecting data, analyzing facts, and drawing valid conclusions.
- Continuously contribute to product enhancements and cost reduction initiatives.
- Work independently and collaboratively with cross-functional development teams to design, develop, and test products that meet system requirements.
- Maintain close collaboration with Manufacturing and Marketing teams to address product needs and drive continuous improvement.
Other
- 8-12 years of hands-on design experience, emphasizing product development.
- Experience with Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) software, preferably SAP.
- Understanding of Requirements Management & Traceability Software, preferably Jama.
- Familiarity with Agile Project Management methodologies.
- Strong teamwork and collaboration skills.
