Contract - Mechanical Engineer
Location
New York, NY
Level
Senior-Level
Department
MedTech
Type
Salary
$135,000 - $165,000
Job Description
Posted on:
2026-04-08
Responsibilities
- Own and execute mechanical engineering workstreams from kickoff through production-intent designs.
- Translate system-level requirements into concrete design outputs.
- Collaborate with electrical and robotics engineers to resolve design constraints.
- Drive design-for-manufacturing (DFM) and design-for-assembly (DFA) decisions.
- Contribute to design optimization initiatives and develop CAD models.
- Support prototype builds and design validation through rapid iterations.
- Contribute to DFMEA activities to identify and mitigate critical failure modes.
Job Requirements
- 7+ years of mechanical engineering experience with complex electromechanical or robotic products.
- Proven experience in taking products from concept through production release.
- Strong CAD skills, including experience with GD&T.
- Deep understanding of materials and manufacturing processes.
- Experience making disciplined design trade-offs within cost and manufacturing constraints.
- Comfort working closely with electrical engineering and manufacturing teams.
- Strong communication skills to explain design intent and trade-offs.
