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Do you want to design next-generation surgical robotic systems?
Virtuoso Surgical is a growing surgical robotic company based in Nashville, working towards commercialization of a new surgical robotic technology for endoscopic surgery. Product development at Virtuoso Surgical is fast-paced, hands-on and surgeon-centered. Join the Virtuoso Surgical team and help shape the future of surgery.
We are currently hiring the following positions:
Engineering Technician
Job Responsibilities:
- Work on a multi-disciplinary team to develop a complex medical device
- Perform a variety of prototype assembly and hands-on fabrication tasks
- Assemble, solder and debug PCBs
- Test electronics with multimeters, oscilloscopes, etc.
- Operate and maintain fabrication equipment, including lathe, drill press, saws and 3D printer
- Operate and maintain testing equipment
- Provide input to engineering team related to design modifications/improvements
- Develop protocols for testing components and assemblies
- Perform verification tests, tabulate data, and create written and digital test reports
- Coordinate installation of new equipment; provide training to employees as necessary
- Maintain inventory of components and testing materials
Education/Experience Requirements:
- 2+ years of experience in hands-on, technician role (more experience preferred)
- Experience in medical device field or other highly-regulated industry preferred
- Associates Degree in technical field preferred but not required
Skill/Knowledge Requirements:
- Excellent hands-on fabrication and assembly skills
- Strong mechanical design understanding and intuition
- Experience performing and documenting tests according to written procedures
- Experience assembling and debugging PCBs and electrical equipment preferred
- Ability to read mechanical drawings; drafting experience preferred
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Strong computer skills
- Must be self-motivated and able to balance multiple projects simultaneously
Compensation:
- Salary is highly competitive and will be based on experience and skills.
Sr. Mechanical Engineer
Job Responsibilities:
- Lead mechanical design work for a novel, complex surgical robotic system
- Participate in planning and executing product development from prototype to FDA-approved product
- Design components including cosmetic parts, structural assemblies and electromechanical systems with concern for manufacturing and standards compliance
- Ensure that the design process conforms to requirements for design control and risk control procedures
- Develop and implement verification testing plans for mechanical components and assemblies
- Work closely with other engineering disciplines to design software-controlled and motorized systems
- Communicate and coordinate with coworkers, vendors and consultants to ensure completion of shared goals
- Minimal travel to attend trade shows and meet with suppliers/manufacturers
Education/Experience Requirements:
- 5+ years of product development experience in a highly regulated industry
- Bachelors degree or higher in an engineering-related field
An Ideal Candidate Will Have:
- Excellent solid modelling skills (Solidworks preferred)
- Excellent mechanical engineering fundamentals in the areas of machine design, materials and design for manufacturing
- Experience designing mechanical assemblies and creating engineering drawings for manufacturing
- Deep understanding of materials and manufacturing processes (machining, injection molding, cast urethane, thermoforming, swiss machining)
- Strong hands-on engineering skills
- Experience leading teams and mentoring other engineers
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
Valued Skills/Experience:
- Project management/planning experience
- Knowledge of medical device development process
- Experience with electromechanical systems and basic electrical design
- Experience developing and implementing Quality Control procedures
- Experience designing disposable medical device components
- Experience designing for injection molding
- Experience with human factors engineering and human-centered design
Compensation:
- Salary is highly competitive and will be based on experience and skills.
Robotics R&D Engineer
Job Responsibilities:
- Perform mechanical, electrical and control systems design and development work for a novel, complex surgical robotic system
- Participate in all phases of product development, including requirements generation, concept development, detailed design, manufacturing, assembly and testing
- Prototype and test new mechanical, electrical and software concepts
- Develop and implement verification testing plans and design test fixtures/methods for electromechanical components and assemblies
- Work across engineering disciplines to design software-controlled and motorized systems
- Communicate and coordinate with coworkers, vendors and consultants to ensure completion of shared goals
- Minimal travel to attend trade shows and meet with suppliers/manufacturers
Education/Experience Requirements:
- Bachelors degree or higher in an engineering-related field (mechanical engineering, electrical engineering or computer science preferred)
- Candidates with relevant MS/PhD degrees or experience will be considered for senior-level positions
Skill/Knowledge Requirements:
- Strong skills in at least one of the following areas: mechanical design/solid modeling, electrical engineering/PCB design or computer programming,
- Strong hands-on engineering skills; hands-on mechatronics experience preferred
- Strong mathematical and analytical skills; experience with Matlab or other analytical software tools preferred
- Experience with Solidworks preferred
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Must be self-motivated and able to balance multiple projects simultaneously
Compensation:
- Salary is highly competitive and will be based on experience and skills.