Goleta, California, United States

KARL STORZ Endoscopy is hiring a Mechanical Engineer

About the Role

KARL STORZ Endoscopy is hiring a Mechanical Engineer V to lead the design and development of complex mechanical systems for our medical and industrial imaging products. You will translate product requirements into robust designs and guide the mechanical development process from concept through production.

What You'll Do

  • Lead the mechanical design of new products, ensuring they meet performance, cost, and manufacturability goals.
  • Develop and evaluate concept designs, perform trade-off analysis, and communicate design progress to project teams.
  • Perform and document engineering analysis including structural (FEA), thermal (CFD), tolerance analysis, and torque calculations.
  • Coordinate with Mechanical Designers and Engineers to develop component models, assemblies, and drawings using CAD tools.
  • Approve design documentation including BOMs, solid models, drawings, and Design History File documentation in compliance with quality systems.
  • Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers and designers.
  • Collaborate with Manufacturing, Quality, Purchasing, and Test Engineering teams to implement new designs.
  • Lead research and development initiatives exploring new mechanical, opto-mechanical, electro-mechanical, and material technologies.
  • Support design verification testing, prototype development, and technical reporting.

What We're Looking For

  • A Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Physics, or a related field with 15+ years of experience, or a Master’s/PhD with 12+ years of experience in mechanical, opto-mechanical, or electro-mechanical design.
  • Expertise with CAD software (SolidWorks preferred) including advanced modeling, surfacing, and drawing creation.
  • Strong experience with engineering analysis tools including FEA and CFD.
  • Deep knowledge of mechanical design for electronics packaging and precision assemblies.
  • Experience with GD&T (ANSI Y14.5) and tolerance analysis.
  • A strong understanding of manufacturing processes including machining, sheet metal, injection molding, and PCBA integration.
  • Experience with medical device quality standards including FDA 21 CFR Part 820, ISO 13485, and IEC 60601.

Nice to Have

  • Experience with endoscopic camera systems or other medical imaging devices.
  • Experience with KeyShot or SolidWorks Visualize for product rendering.
  • Familiarity with SAP and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems.

Technical Stack

  • SolidWorks
  • FEA
  • CFD
  • GD&T (ANSI Y14.5)
  • SAP
  • Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems
  • KeyShot
  • SolidWorks Visualize

Team & Environment

You will join a collaborative environment, working with cross-functional and global engineering teams.

Benefits & Compensation

  • The opportunity to work on advanced medical imaging technologies.
  • A collaborative environment with global engineering teams.
  • A competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package.

KARL STORZ Endoscopy is an equal opportunity employer.

Required Skills
SolidWorksFEACFDGD&TANSI Y14.5SAPProduct Lifecycle Management (PLM)KeyShotSolidWorks VisualizeMechanical DesignElectronics PackagingPrecision AssembliesTolerance AnalysisOpto-Mechanical DesignElectro-Mechanical Design SolidWorksFEACFDGD&TANSI Y14.5SAPProduct Lifecycle Management (PLM)KeyShotSolidWorks VisualizeMechanical DesignElectronics PackagingPrecision AssembliesTolerance AnalysisOpto-Mechanical DesignElectro-Mechanical Design
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KARL STORZ Endoscopy
KARL STORZ is an independent, family-owned company that pioneers groundbreaking innovations in endoscopic surgery, video imaging, and OR integration to benefit patients and healthcare providers.
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Job Details
Department Engineering
Category embedded
Posted 2 months ago