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DIRECTOR, MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

Cutera
CA Full Time
POSTED ON 3/3/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/3/2025

Company Description

Cutera, Inc. is a leading aesthetics device company with a comprehensive product portfolio and a worldwide distribution footprint. The Company's technology enables physicians to provide sophisticated solutions for a wide range of medical aesthetic applications.

Job Description

Position Summary :

We are seeking an innovative, hands-on Director to lead our mechanical engineering team to develop first-to-market products that will create the future of medical aesthetics. Products apply a broad range of internally developed directed energy sources including laser, ultrasound, and radio-frequency devices. Our mechanical team designs the chassis, thermal management systems, and precision opto-mechanical and electro-mechanical assemblies that enable these products to revolutionize patient outcomes.

The ideal candidate would have a strong track record of innovation, the ability to lead and inspire an engineering team, and experience driving product designs through all phases of commercial product development. This position provides a unique opportunity to drive innovation from the component to system level in a fast-paced, collaborative, and well-funded R&D environment.

As part of a tightly knit, innovative, and dynamic R&D team, you can see your work come to life as it is manufactured on-site and used in our clinic! Working within a diverse range of engineering disciplines including laser physics, power and digital electronics, mechanics, software, and biomedicine, you will have a direct impact on future Cutera devices and thereby influence the future of dermatology.

Duties & Responsibilities :

  • Inspire and mentor a team of mechanical engineers to develop innovative and cost-effective designs that enable first-to-market products.
  • Efficiently manage team workflow to support a wide range of projects including proof-of-concept, product development, and sustaining engineering.
  • Develop and maintain industry-leading tools for the group, including CAD and FEA software, 3D printers, and an in-house machine shop.
  • Serve as a primary technical contributor in defining concepts for new system architectures.
  • As a working manager, contribute individually to the development of new designs and design verification.
  • As a critical member of the engineering department management team, help define and drive improvements to increase the quality, speed, and impact of our product development process.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements & Qualifications :

  • B.S. or M.S. degree in mechanical engineering with at least 7 years of product development experience.
  • At least 4 years of experience managing a team of mechanical engineers with a focus on leading by example.
  • A track record of contributing to successful product introductions including at least one significant program from proof-of-concept through pilot production and a strong understanding of product development best practices.
  • In-depth knowledge of mechanical engineering principles and material properties of metals, ceramics, and plastics.
  • Extensive experience with CAD (SolidWorks is preferred) and GD&T.
  • Proven experience in structural analysis, thermal analysis, fluid dynamics, and multi-physics simulations.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • A passion for developing creative and practical design solutions to product design challenges.
  • A sense of urgency in driving projects to meet project schedules.
  • Preferred Qualifications :

  • Experience in biomedical applications and medical device development is a plus.
  • Experience leading product development projects is a plus.
  • Basic knowledge of electronics and optics.
  • Additional Information

    Compensation :

    Cutera expects to reasonably pay in the range listed below for this position based on the city and state listed in the job posting. The actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors, including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, education, and candidate residence if the position is remote or field-based.

  • Base salary : $180,000 - $220,000
  • Benefits package : Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, STD / LTD, company matching 401(k), and more!
  • All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

    If you are ready to become part of our spectacular, growing, and FUN company, then apply today!

    We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

    We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, perform essential job functions, and receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

    Applicants responding to this posting must be able to provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States. Competitive salary, benefits, ESPP and stock options. Cutera is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

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