Mechanical Engineer

Append Medical is a medical device company at the forefront of developing the next generation of Left Atrial Appendage (LAA) elimination solution, aimed at significantly reducing the risk of stroke in patients with non-valvular atrial fibrillation. Append Medical is on a mission to revolutionize the treatment landscape for atrial fibrillation and enhance patient outcomes. We are seeking a talented Mechanical Engineer with 5-6 years of experience in delivery system design to join our dynamic team and contribute to this life-changing endeavor. 

Responsibilities:

·      Reports directly to the R&D Team leader. 

· Take charge of all mechanical aspects related to the design and assembly of a complex delivery system. 

·      Develop medical devices from concept, feasibility, and prototyping to design freeze.

·      Oversee and coordinate with Sub-Contractors to ensure smooth project execution.

·      Investigate failures, perform root cause analysis, and implement design improvements.

·      Collaborate with and support Engineering, Regulatory, and Clinical teams to ensure successful product development.

·      Participate in verification and validation (V&V) testing

·      Help to define the procedure and to guide the physicians.

Requirements:

·      Bachelor's degree (B.Sc.) in Mechanical Engineering.

·      Minimum of 5 years' experience in comparable roles. 

·      Experience in planning and developing products within the medical device industry.

·      Familiarity with medical device standards and regulated development processes.

·      Hands on.

·      Knowledge of structural heart-related devices – an advantage .

·      Previous exposure to a startup environment – an advantage.

·      Experience with delivery system catheters and handles design.

·      Strong interpersonal skills.

·      Proficient in SolidWorks.

·      Familiarity with 3D printing.

·      Excellent verbal and written communication skills; fluency in English.