MECHANICAL ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN / JUNIOR MECHANICAL ENGINEER – MEDICAL ROBOTICS

Location: Canton, MA (Onsite)

Employment Type: FTE

Industry: Medical Devices | Robotics | Product Development

POSITION OVERVIEW

We are seeking a hands-on Mechanical Engineering Technician / Junior Mechanical Engineer to support the design, development, prototyping, and testing of advanced medical robotics and electromechanical systems.

This individual will work alongside senior engineering professionals to build, modify, troubleshoot, and improve complex mechanical devices and precision assemblies. The ideal candidate enjoys hands-on engineering work, solving mechanical problems, and supporting innovative product development in a fast-paced R&D environment.

This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge medical technology while gaining exposure to complex mechanical mechanisms, flexible instruments, and robotic systems.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support the design, development, assembly, and testing of complex mechanical and electromechanical systems.
• Build, assemble, modify, and troubleshoot mechanical prototypes, precision components, and robotic assemblies.
• Assist engineers with evaluating existing designs and implementing mechanical design improvements.
• Troubleshoot mechanical and electromechanical components, including motors, actuators, sensors, and mechanical mechanisms.
• Perform hands-on testing, debugging, root-cause analysis, and support corrective actions.
• Assist with prototype fabrication, component modifications, test fixtures, and mechanical assembly.
• Support product development activities involving flexible instruments, miniature mechanisms, and precision mechanical systems.
• Work with engineering drawings, CAD models, mechanical specifications, and technical documentation.
• Assist in setting up, configuring, and operating engineering test equipment and robotic systems.
• Collect and document test results, equipment performance, troubleshooting findings, and engineering changes.
• Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, robotics, and product development engineers to resolve technical challenges.
• Support design improvements focused on performance, reliability, manufacturability, and cost reduction.
• Adapt to changing engineering priorities and support multiple development activities as needed.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Robotics, Engineering Technology, or a related discipline; equivalent relevant hands-on experience will be considered for technician candidates.
• Hands-on experience with mechanical assembly, prototyping, testing, troubleshooting, or product development.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to work with complex mechanical components and assemblies.
• Experience using hand tools, power tools, measurement equipment, and engineering test equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, engineering specifications, and assembly instructions.
• Familiarity with mechanical systems, moving mechanisms, and electromechanical components.
• Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, and root-cause analysis skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with engineers and technicians in a hands-on development environment.
• Strong organizational and communication skills with the ability to document technical findings.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with evolving priorities and project requirements.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience in medical device development, surgical robotics, or precision instrumentation.
• Experience supporting R&D engineering teams, prototype development, or new product introduction.
• Familiarity with flexible medical devices, surgical instruments, endoscopes, catheters, or miniature mechanical mechanisms.
• Experience with motors, actuators, sensors, controls, and electromechanical system integration.
• Experience with SolidWorks, Creo, AutoCAD, or similar CAD software.
• Knowledge of 3D printing, machining, fabrication, and rapid prototyping techniques.
• Experience developing and modifying mechanical test fixtures or specialized assembly equipment.
• Familiarity with mechanical testing, verification and validation, and engineering test procedures.
• Exposure to Design for Manufacturing (DFM), Design for Assembly (DFA), or product design optimization.
• Experience working in multidisciplinary engineering teams or engineering consulting environments.

WHY THIS OPPORTUNITY?

• Work directly with experienced engineering professionals on innovative medical robotics technology.
• Gain hands-on exposure to mechanical design, prototype development, and complex electromechanical systems.
• Contribute to engineering improvements that directly influence product performance and development.
• Work in a collaborative, fast-paced R&D environment with a variety of technical challenges.
• Long-term opportunity to contribute to advanced engineering and product development initiatives.

Kaleidoscope, an Infosys Company, is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, spouse of protected veteran, or disability.