Noah Medical · 9 hours ago
Principal R&D Engineer - Endoscopes
San Carlos, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Lead/Staff
$190K/yr - $238K/yr
12+ years expNoah Medical is building the future of medical robotics, focusing on early diagnosis and treatment of patients. They are seeking a Principal R&D Engineer, Endoscopes to lead the design and development of advanced endoluminal instruments and flexible robotic endoscopes, while mentoring engineers throughout the product development process.
Health CareHealth DiagnosticsMedical Device
Responsibilities
Lead the architecture, design, and development of next-generation flexible robotic endoscopes and endoluminal instruments
Act as a technical mentor and coach, guiding engineers through design control, risk management, verification, and design-for-manufacture practices
Apply mechanical first principles to characterize, model, and tune key performance parameters (e.g., torque response, bending stiffness, tip control, articulation fidelity)
Collaborate closely with Clinical Engineering to define and execute high-fidelity simulated use testing, ensuring that bench results translate to clinical value
Partner with Robotics and Controls Engineering to develop deterministic control strategies by quantifying and improving the mechanical behavior of flexible devices
Independently design, prototype, and test concepts using rapid iteration and data-driven decision-making
Lead design reviews and provide critical feedback across the I&A portfolio to ensure consistency, robustness, and alignment with system-level goals
Develop and document requirements, specifications, and verification methods for subsystems and components
Drive continuous improvement in performance, reliability, manufacturability, and cost
Qualification
Required
B.S. or M.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or related field with 12+ years of experience in product development; experience in medical devices or other regulated industries preferred
Proven expertise in flexible endoscope design and development, including working knowledge of distal articulation, steering mechanisms, and insertion tube construction
Strong grasp of mechanical fundamentals (kinematics, friction, compliance, tolerance stack-up, materials, and fatigue)
Demonstrated ability to identify and manipulate mechanical parameters that affect clinical performance
Hands-on proficiency with CAD (SolidWorks or equivalent), prototyping, and test method development
Experience with design-for-manufacture techniques, including machining, injection molding, laser cutting, and extrusion
Demonstrated success in cross-functional collaboration, particularly with clinical, robotics, controls, and manufacturing engineers
Ability to balance conceptual innovation with practical execution under schedule and resource constraints
Exceptional communication skills and the ability to influence technical direction across teams
Passionate about building products that advance minimally invasive care and improve patient outcomes
Benefits
Competitive Salary
Comprehensive health insurance including Medical, Dental and Vision + HSA and FSA options
Equity & Bonus Program
Life Insurance (company paid & supplemental) and Disability insurance
Mental health support through medical insurance programs
Legal and Pet Insurance
12+ paid holidays, 15-20 days of PTO + sick time
Paid parental leave
In-office snacks and beverages
In-office lunch stipend
Learning & Development Opportunities: On-demand online training and book reimbursement
Team building and company organized social and celebration events
Company
Noah Medical
Noah Medical develops medical robotics using its next-generation robotic platform for patient diagnosis and treatment.
201-500 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$150M2023-04-19Series B· $150M
Leadership Team
Jian Zhang
Founder and CEO
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