DEKA Research and Development, housed in Manchester, NH, is looking for an experienced mechanical design engineer to participate in the development of innovative medical devices. They will work as part of a team driving products through their lifecycle including concept generation, prototyping, component and assembly development, testing, and associated documentation. The candidate is expected to be very self-sufficient in handling multiple sub-assembly designs simultaneously, requiring a very low level of guidance. The candidate must have excellent problem solving and analytical skills and be able to learn quickly in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

How you will make an impact:

Generate creative solutions to design problems and demonstrate their viability considering factors such as risk, reliability, manufacturability, serviceability, weight and costTransition concepts into products using 3D CAD Solid Modeling, defining requirements, selecting materials and  processes, interacting with suppliers and manufacturers, and documenting the development processTroubleshoot design failure modes to root cause and develop quick, effective solutionsCoordinate with others in a multi-disciplinary team environment including electrical, software, industrial design, and controlsEvaluate designs through prototype testing and requirement verificationTechnical review and approval for all mechanical component and assembly designs, analysis, and testingSet an excellent example of mechanical engineering practices and provide a level of mentorship to less knowledgeable engineers.

To be successful in this role you will need to following skills and experience:

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical or Manufacturing EngineeringMinimum of 5+ years’ experience with mechanical design for manufacturability in a high precision/high volume manufacturing environment (medical preferred) 1+ years’ experience with electro-mechanical devices with embedded software preferredFamiliarity with:Plastic injection molding requiredDie casting preferredMetal injection molding a plusExposure to process validation and mold qualificationsOrganizational and coordination skills with a detail-oriented mindset and ability to juggle multiple activitiesHigh energy, drive, commitment, self-initiative, and perseverance to drive projects forward to completionExceptional verbal and written communication skills with the desire to work in a collaborative environmentAbility to communicate technically with a variety of engineering disciplines

About DEKA

DEKA Research and Development in Manchester, one hour from the beach, Boston, and the mountains, is a unique multi-disciplinary company of makers and inventors. Innovations in medical technology, mobility, autonomous robotics, water purification, and sustainable energy are among the focus areas. Designers, engineers, and fabricators tackle difficult problems to make the world a better place using core technologies, intuitive usability, and beautiful design execution. For more information, please visit www.dekaresearch.com

About DEKA:
One hour from the beach, Boston, and the mountains, the historic Amoskeag Millyard once housed the largest textile mills in the world. It is now home to DEKA Research and Development, where we are taking the same innovation and cutting-edge technology into the modern age.
Behind DEKA’s brick walls sits a team of professionals who strive to make a difference every day through thoughtful engineering, design, and manufacturing. Here at DEKA, some of the most innovative and life-changing products of our time are created, and new ideas are always welcome and explored.