Mechanical Engineering Tech - Temp

Kalogon, a smart seating startup based in Melbourne, seeks a top notch Mechanical Engineer to help us expand our product lines as we adapt our seating technology for new customers. The ideal candidate will have experience with design for manufacture with injection molded assembly, ideally with consumer or medical device products.
Designing injection moldable assemblies and supporting the production handoff
Create detailed 3D models, assemblies, and technical drawings using Onshape
Focus on electromechanical assembly design and work with electronics designer and product to figure out efficient integrated solutions for electromechanical systems
Develop and maintain design documentation, including specifications, test procedures, assembly instructions, and technical reports to meet criteria for inclusion in required reporting
Understand the impact of different material choices on product lifecycle, durability, and how this impacts what your design choices are
Translate product design requirements into thoughtful mechanical designs and solutions to meet customer needs
Work with Engineering team leader on deciding the right process for prototyping and volume production of parts
Project Management
Manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines and budget constraints
Participate in design reviews, risk assessments, and failure analysis investigations
Present thorough project updates to stakeholders and management
Identify opportunities for process improvements and cost reduction initiatives
Contribute to the development of engineering standards and procedures
Testing & Validation

Design and execute test protocols to validate product performance, reliability, and safety
Analyze test data and implement design improvements based on findings
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field
Minimum 4 years of professional mechanical engineering experience with at least 2 full product development cycles under your belt
Proven track record of successfully completing complex engineering projects from concept to production
Familiarity and previous collaboration on connected devices controlled by software
Proficiency in 3D CAD software (Onshape, SolidWorks, Fusio360, Creo, or similar)
Strong knowledge of engineering fundamentals including mechanics, thermodynamics, materials science, and manufacturing processes
Experience with finite element analysis (FEA) and computational fluid dynamics (CFD) software
Understanding of manufacturing processes including sheet metal design and fabrication, machining, welding, casting, and injection molding
Experience with rapid prototyping technologies (3D printing, CNC machining)
Beneficial and Bonus Experience

Medical device experience
Experience in seating ergonomics or seating engineering
Understanding of software development processes and agile methodologies
S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.Role reports to: Engineering Manager
In Melbourne, FL with occasional opportunities to work from home
Some travel, estimated as 2 - 4 business trips a year
$Equity

• Holidays: 5 all team holidays, 3 floating holidays (floating holidays also pro-rated based on start date)
• Health/medical/dental with ability to add on HSA/FSA/short & long term disability at employee cost
• Kalogon is an E-Verify employer.

People with disabilities are encouraged to apply. If you require a disability-related accommodation for your application, please email us at [email protected].
Kalogon is the trusted leader in seated health, delivering inventive seating solutions that eliminate the stresses of sitting. Driven by clinical research, deep customer empathy and rapid product iterations, Kalogon's solutions serve anyone who sits for extended periods, across healthcare, aviation and beyond. Kalogon's proprietary technology combines real-time sensors, adaptive surfaces and personalized control to restore circulation, protect skin integrity and reduce fatigue. Founded in 2019 and headquartered in Melbourne, Fla., Kalogon manufactures all products in-house.

Our team is a blend of experienced tech industry veterans, passionate engineer, and people focused on ways to help folks stay seated and stay healthy. We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.