What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Mechanical Engineer position at Kodiak Sciences?
We are looking for a skilled mechanical engineer to join our dynamic, fast-paced, and innovative environment. In this full-time role, you will be responsible for the development of novel, high-tech medical imaging and health monitoring devices that can be used to guide health decisions for both patients and providers.
Kodiak Sciences Inc. is a fast-growing biotechnology company with a focus on ophthalmology. The company is committed to progressing and expanding its pipeline through research, development, and commercialization of transformative therapeutics for prevention, treatment, and, when possible, cure of high-prevalence ophthalmology diseases.
Education / Qualifications
- BSc, MSc in Mechanical Engineering, or relevant engineering discipline
- 5 years of engineering experience contributing to the development of complex mechanical products / systems (experience designing medical devices, consumer devices, AR / VR systems is a plus)
- Strong knowledge and experience in motion systems, mechatronics, robotics, micro-positioners (MEMS, piezo)
- Opto-mechanical design experience, particularly dealing with precise micro-optics
- Proficiency in using 3D CAD software to design complex opto-electro-mechanical assemblies (Creo preferred)
- Ability to design with an emphasis on scalability, economy, DFX / DFM for mass production
- Experience with rapid prototyping, hands on skills using common machining tools, and 3D printers
- Experience working with vendors
