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Staff Product Development Engineer

AT Asensus Surgical
Asensus Surgical

Staff Product Development Engineer

Research Triangle Park, NC

This role will be part of the Product Development (R&D) Team and will be responsible for managing the development of a major subsystem of a next-generation surgical robotic system. The ideal candidate will be strong in electrical and mechanical fundamentals and contribute directly to finalizing and transferring designs to manufacturing. This position requires experience with complex user-facing systems and a strong blend of technical and collaboration/communication skills.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the development and integration of a critical subsystem for a surgical robotic system, managing multidisciplinary teams through Scrum and Waterfall practices.
  • Drive complex technical decision-making, coordinating with cross-functional teams (software, systems engineering, QA) and ensuring project alignment with timelines, budget, and quality goals.
  • Engage with surgeons, marketing, vendors, and development partners to define customer requirements, optimize designs, and ensure seamless hardware integration.
  • Prepare and review technical documentation, including intellectual property, product specifications, regulatory requirements, and validation protocols.
  • Design, build, and evaluate prototypes, conducting risk analysis (FMEA, FEA, DoE) and optimizing for manufacturability, reliability, and performance.
  • Create specification sheets, drawings, and bills of material
  • All other duties as assigned

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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree (Master's preferred) in Engineering discipline.
  • 8-10 years experience in product development or other regulated industry with growing responsibilities in managing large teams and mentoring others.
  • Demonstrated experience of managing complex multi-disciplinary requirements, architecture, and risk, to ensure safe and effective product design and delivery, including close familiarity with applying industry and regulatory standards to product design.
  • Extensive experience in mechanical design, system integration, and optimization of motors, bearings, encoders, linear actuators, and plastic and metal components (casting, injection molding)
  • Strong understanding and historical practice with thermal, vibration, and electromagnetic interference management of electromechanical systems.
  • Experience with user research and usability testing.
  • Proficiency with SolidWorks or similar CAD programs

Client-provided location(s): Research Triangle Park, Durham, NC, USA
Job ID: Asensus-d0e5a469ba2c
Employment Type: Full Time

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
  • Parental Benefits

    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Casual Dress
    • Happy Hours
    • Snacks
    • Company Outings
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K)
    • Company Equity
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • 401(K) With Company Matching
  • Professional Development

    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Internship Program
    • Leadership Training Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program