Associate Director of Hardware Engineering

Vicarious Surgical is hiring an Associate Director of Hardware Engineering to join our team in Waltham, MA. This role will be tasked with managing a team of engineers focused on the development of capital equipment and single use disposables associated with our surgical robot.

Vicarious Surgical is a next generation robotics company developing a disruptive technology with the goal of increasing the efficiency of surgical procedure, improving patient outcomes and reducing healthcare costs.

This is a terrific opportunity for an experienced Associate Director to join our company at a very exciting time and be a key member of a team of mission-driven and kind individuals with diverse experiences to lead Vicarious into its next phase of hyper-growth and market disruption.

Responsibilities :

• Responsible for the design and development of mechanical components, systems, equipment and packaging.
• Collaborate with senior management to establish strategic plans and objectives.
• Contribute to the development of functional strategy and effectively cascades strategy.
• Effectively lead a mid-sized team of talented mechanical engineers and Technical Leads in the preparation of detailed designs and drawings, design testing, and prototype fabrication by offering both technical and professional guidance.
• Coach the team as they develop the mechanical aspects of two pieces of capital equipment included in Vicarious Surgical’s robotic system as well as single use disposables.

Guide them through all phases of product development, including requirements definition, concept generation, detailed design, manufacturing process development, assembly, integration, verification, and validation testing.

• Lead team(s) to develop new methods and solve complex matters.
• Provides, guides and uses professional concepts in developing resolution to critical items.
• Displays ability to inspire others, communicate and motivate, gain trust and have others look to them for vision and guidance.
• Create formal networks with key decision makers and widely recognized as a thought leader by both internal and external partners.
• Resolve issues with team members, suggests different approaches when needed.
• Shape and grow the team by identifying and closing gaps and participating in the hiring process.
• Partner closely with Project Management and multiple Project Technical Leads to review, prioritize, and coordinate development schedules.
• Update development schedules of subsystems and report status updates to senior management.
• Drive comprehensive verification and validation strategies at the subsystem and system level.
• Collaborate with other technical leaders to develop organizational best practices.

About You

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering or related field with 15+ years of industry experience including 5+ years in program management and 5+ years of direct people management.
• Ability to manage and interact with multiple stakeholders and disciplines required.
• Ability to review and understand engineering drawings, GD&T and tolerance analyses.
• Strong understanding of Mechanical Design, Design for Manufacturing / Inspection, and various assembly techniques.
• Comfort with and understanding of the interplay between various components of a complex, electromechanical system.
• Prior experience with verification and validation plans to advance from prototype designs to finished products.
• Experience with medical device product development and passion for excellence.
• Prior direct work with external development partners and manufacturers preferred.
• Experience with IEC 60601 preferred.
• Ability to effectively communicate ideas and give / receive constructive feedback.
• Passion for employee development.

Together, we share a love for learning and we are passionate teachers. As a company, we set ambitious goals and individually, we share in that ambition.

At the office, we enjoy each other’s company during monthly social, catered lunches and company celebrations.

Please note that at Vicarious Surgical, we follow COVID-19 safety protocol, which may include compliance with vaccination, testing and masking requirements.

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