Sr Opto Mechanical Engineer / Hybrid / Marlborough, MA

This full-time Senior Opto Mechanical Engineer II opportunity offers the chance to work on advanced laser-based medical instrumentation, leading product development from concept through commercialization while collaborating with multidisciplinary engineering teams.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced engineer who enjoys solving complex technical challenges and wants to have a direct impact on innovative technologies. The ideal candidate is a hands-on technical leader with expertise in optical systems, mechanical design, and medical device development. You'll have the opportunity to drive new product innovation, mentor teams, influence product strategy, and work on technologies that move from early-stage concepts to market-ready products. If you're looking for a role that combines technical depth, leadership, and long-term career growth, this position delivers all three.

Required Skills & Experience
BS in Mechanical Engineering or related field
10+ years of Mechanical Design Engineering experience within the laser, optics, or medical device industry
5+ years leading technical development projects and engineering teams
Strong experience with SOLIDWORKS and PDM systems
Experience designing optical and opto-mechanical systems
Knowledge of optical alignment, packaging, tolerancing, and stability analysis
Experience developing products within FDA-regulated and ISO 13485 environments
Strong project management and leadership skills
Experience taking products from design through manufacturing transfer

Desired Skills & Experience
MS in Mechanical Engineering
Experience with thermal management systems for lasers and optics
Experience integrating mechanical, optical, and electronic subsystems
Rapid prototyping experience for clinical and pre-clinical studies
Familiarity with CE Mark, FDA, and global medical device regulatory requirements
Experience managing suppliers and external development partners
Patent development or intellectual property experience

What You Will Be Doing

Tech Breakdown
40% Opto-Mechanical Design & Product Development
25% Technical Leadership & Project Management
20% Medical Device Compliance & Documentation
15% Manufacturing Transfer & Product Support

Daily Responsibilities
70% Hands On
10% Management Duties
20% Team Collaboration