Mechanical Engineer

About the Role

• Support the mechanical design, development, and testing of Nanopath's point-of-care molecular diagnostic reader platform.
• Design, source, build, and test mechanical assemblies and mechanisms, including their interactions with the fluidic cartridge and onboard chemistry.
• Develop mechanisms supporting cartridge engagement, fluid actuation, and instrument motion, with attention to reliability and manufacturability.
• Design, build, and test systems from prototype through commercial module verification.  
• Support component sourcing and collaborate with vendors and contract manufacturers on custom and off-the-shelf parts.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (systems, electrical, software, assay) to define requirements and ensure robust cartridge-to-instrument integration.
• Execute design controls and design verification testing, and maintain documentation in compliance with ISO 13485.

Technical Qualifications

• Experience designing mechanisms and mechanical assemblies, ideally in a regulated environment.
• Proficiency in SolidWorks and application of ASME Y14.5 GD&T standards.
• Familiarity with manufacturing processes relevant to mechanisms and assemblies (machining, 3D printing, injection molding, casting, extrusion) with a focus on design for manufacturability and affordability.
• Experience executing ISO 13485 design controls, including design verification testing of module level designs.
• Understanding of fluidic systems and the mechanical interactions between an instrument and a consumable cartridge is a plus.
• Experience with human factors engineering or industrial design for healthcare settings is a plus.

General Qualifications

• B.S. or M.S. in Mechanical Engineering or related technical discipline with at least 3 years of industry experience.
• Ability to work on-site in Cambridge, MA.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, highly organized with demonstrated curiosity, scientific rigor and creative problem-solving.
• Proactive self-starter with eagerness to adapt to a fast-paced, dynamic startup environment.
• Passion for technology translation and willingness to shape Nanopath’s future.