Mechanical Engineer III

About KARL STORZ

From the operating room to surgery centers—and everywhere in between—KARL STORZ North America is a global leader in medical technology and advanced visualization solutions. We design specialty innovations, smart instruments and devices, integrated ecosystems, and intelligent imaging—to build a more connected, software-enabled operating room.

As an independent, family-owned MedTech company, we ambitiously think in generations instead of quarters to improve patients’ lives around the world.

The following opportunity is to join our Asensus entity which is focused on imaging software.

I. Job Purpose and Core Tasks

This role will be part of the R&D Mechanical Engineering team and will play a key role in providing leadership, technical expertise, and oversight in the design, development, and optimization of mechanical components and systems for our robotic surgical platforms. Collaborating with a multidisciplinary team of engineers, this individual will be responsible for creating innovative solutions that meet the demanding requirements of surgical precision, reliability, and safety.

• Lead and direct activities related to the design, building, testing, and evaluation of surgical device systems.
• Apply extensive technical expertise and broad knowledge of related disciplines to solve complex technical problems.
• Demonstrate ownership and working knowledge of brushless motors and gearing.
• Manage supplier relationships and ensure part specifications are achieved.
• Guide the successful completion of mechanical designs while collaborating with cross-functional teams, including electrical and software engineers, to integrate mechanical systems seamlessly into the overall robotic platform.
• Evaluate and select appropriate materials and manufacturing processes to optimize performance, durability, and value.
• Ensure mechanical designs and products comply with relevant industry standards, regulations, and safety guidelines.
• Write, review, and analyze documents and reports, including product concepts, tolerance stack-ups, requirements, test results, and patents.
• Create drawings, BOMs, and associated documentation and route them through the PLM system.

II. Minimum Knowledge, Education, and Skill Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or a related field.
• 5+ years of relevant work experience in R&D or product development.
• Proficiency in CAD software, such as SolidWorks.
• Solid understanding of material selection and manufacturing techniques.
• Understanding of medical device regulations and standards, including ISO 13485, FDA, and MDR guidelines.
• Demonstrated passion for innovation and a desire to contribute to the advancement of medical technology.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently and collaboratively in a cross-functional team environment.

Preferred

• Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
• Medical device background preferred.

III. Essential Functions

Working Relationships: Must be able to maintain productive working relationships and treat fellow employees with respect.

Contacts: Other departments and vendors.

Physical Requirements/Demands: Considerable mental and physical effort.

Mental Requirements/Emotional Demands: Ability to adapt and demonstrate flexibility when dealing with changing priorities and work situations.

Interpersonal and Communication Skills: Executive communication, multicultural communication, verbal and written communication, presentation skills, negotiation skills, and problem-solving.

IV. Core Requirements

Degree of Accountability: Occasional oversight

Degree of Decision Making: Wide variety of tasks

Financial/Budgetary: Little or no financial impact on revenues or costs

Safety: Adhere to KARL STORZ safety protocols.

Quality: Adhere to the KARL STORZ Quality Management System.

Supervision: Does not supervise others.

Travel: Up to 10% travel during the year.

Other duties consistent with the general nature and focus of the job and/or the goals and objectives of the department may be assigned.

Note for U.S. only: Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.