We’re looking for a talented and hands-on Mechanical Engineer to join our growing R&D team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in developing life-saving medical technology in a fast-paced and innovative startup environment.
• Participate in design and development activities for all aspects of the company’s products.
• Lead mechanical development tasks and sub-projects within the R&D team.
• Design mechanical parts and assemblies’ issue 2D drawings.
• Generate test methods and design fixtures to support the test during the development and
assembly of prototypes.
• Conduct feasibility research.
• Interact with suppliers and manufacture R&D prototypes.
• Conducted test jigs qualifications and performed engineering verification and validation tests.
• Provide technical usability engineering input.
• Develop a mechanical User Interface.
• Provide technical engineering input for risk management activities.
• Perform the role of a Field Clinical Engineer (FCE
Reports toR&D Team Leader.
Requirements- B.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering is required; candidates with degrees in Biomedical Engineering or Materials Engineering will also be considered.
- M.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering – an advantage.
- 3–5 years of hands-on experience in mechanical development roles – required.
- Demonstrated experience working on complex, high-precision systems (e.g., medical devices, aerospace, robotics) – highly desirable.
- Proven ability to take end-to-end ownership of mechanical components or sub-systems – from concept or design modifications to transfer to manufacturing.
- Previous experience in startup environments – an advantage.
- Strong hands-on lab skills and familiarity with mechanical testing – must.
- Proficiency in CAD tools (SolidWorks preferred); knowledge of LabView and MATLAB – a plus.
- Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving skills, and attention to detail.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
Skills Required
- Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or Materials Engineering
- 3–5 years of hands-on experience in mechanical development roles
- Experience working on complex, high-precision systems such as medical devices, aerospace, or robotics
- End-to-end ownership of mechanical components or subsystems from concept or design modifications through manufacturing transfer
- Strong hands-on laboratory skills and familiarity with mechanical testing
- Proficiency in CAD tools, preferably SolidWorks
- Knowledge of LabVIEW and MATLAB
- Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving skills, and attention to detail
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
- Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering
- Previous experience in startup environments
What We Do
Magenta Medical is a Class III medical-device company developing the Elevate™ System, described as the world’s smallest and most powerful heart pump. The system is intended to provide minimally invasive support during acute episodes of heart dysfunction. Its multidisciplinary work spans mechanical and electrical engineering, materials science, software, algorithms, and advanced catheter fabrication, as the company moves toward commercial manufacturing and market introduction.
