Senior Optomechanical Engineer

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Diversity - Innovation - Caring - Global Collaboration - Winning Spirit - High Performance

At Boston Scientific, we’ll give you the opportunity to harness all that’s within you by working in teams of diverse and high-performing employees, tackling some of the most important health industry challenges. With access to the latest tools, information and training, we’ll help you in advancing your skills and career. Here, you’ll be supported in progressing – whatever your ambitions.           

 

About the role:

The Sr. Optomechanical Engineer will perform research, development and testing of fiber optic devices, laser systems and single-use devices for surgical applications. Provide in-depth knowledge of mechanical design, optomechanics and fiber optics. Work closely with other members of a small, interdisciplinary team developing innovative medical devices and related technologies in a fast-paced and fun environment. This position will require you to translate raw ideas into high-level design concepts and prototypes.

 

Work Mode:

At Boston Scientific, we value collaboration and synergy. This role follows an onsite work model, requiring employees to be present in our Carlsbad, CA office, at least four to five days per week.

 

Your responsibilities will include:

Design and Development:

• Design, assemble, align, test, and troubleshoot fiber optic and laser delivery devices.
• Fabricate complex fiberoptic and laser connectors for single use medical devices.
• Develop front end mechanisms and optics for coupling, interface and control of a surgical laser system.
• Work with manufacturers to define requirements for components and subsystems and realize prototypes.
• Derive product design requirements based on top-level requirements and user needs input.
• Medical device development activities such as prototyping and testing, pilot builds, V&V, risk assessment, and validation of ramp-up to production.
• Contribute to patent portfolio and strategy development.
• Identify technical, project schedule, and commercial viability risks.

Analysis:

• Perform stress analysis, thermal analysis, tolerance stack up, and other engineering calculations to ensure the integrity and performance of mechanical designs.

Prototyping and Testing:

• Create prototypes and conduct testing to validate design concepts and verify performance requirements.

Manufacturing Support:

• Collaborate with manufacturing teams to optimize designs for manufacturability and provide technical support during production.

Documentation:

• Prepare technical documentation, including engineering drawings, specifications, and reports.

Continuous Improvement:

• Identify opportunities for improvement in existing designs and processes to enhance product performance, reliability, and cost-effectiveness.

Cross-functional Collaboration:

• Work closely with other engineering disciplines, such as electrical and software engineering, as well as with product management and quality assurance teams, to meet project goals and objectives.

 

Required qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Physics, or similar disciplines with five or more years of relevant experience. A master’s degree or PhD can be substituted for relevant experience.
• 5+ years of experience in mechanical design and development, preferably in a manufacturing or product development environment.
• Proficiency in CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, AutoCAD) and other engineering analysis tools.
• Expertise in Mechanical Design, Optomechanics and Fiber Optics.
• Proficiency with industry standard tools and methods for mechanical and optical systems engineering.
• Broad knowledge of optical assembly, alignment, and test methodologies and associated equipment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team. Hands-on experience in laboratory technical