Engineering Technical Lead

Vicarious Surgical is hiring an Engineering Technical Lead to join our team in Waltham, MA. You will lead a technical team composed of the various R&D engineers, act as the design authority responsible for R&D deliverables for our single-use robotic instruments including complex  design trade-offs, program and product risk mitigation, technical problem solving, and implementation decisions.

Vicarious Surgical is a next generation robotics company developing a disruptive technology with the goal of increasing the efficiency of surgical procedure, improving patient outcomes and reducing healthcare costs.

This is a terrific opportunity for an experienced Engineering Technical Lead to join our company at an exciting time and be a key member of a team that will bring our robotic solution to the market, offering a cost-effective path to improving patient outcomes and increasing the efficiency of surgical procedures for hospitals. Specific responsibilities are listed below.

Responsibilities

• Lead a technical team composed of the various R&D engineers, act as the design authority responsible for R&D deliverables for programs, including complex system design trade-offs, program and product risk mitigation, technical problem solving and implementation decisions
• Work cross functionally to execute subsystem architectures and requirements
• Guide the technical team to create  innovative imaging technology  and ensure that we successfully execute our design controls process and deliver a high-quality system
• Ensure cost of goods is managed throughout the development process
• Work with Project Management to build and manage the technical deliverable schedule
• Partner with Project Management to communicate technical risks and resolution plans to leadership
• Provide technical work  direction, technical guidance, coaching and mentorship to other engineers.
• Make data driven decisions using appropriate analytical methodologies
• Work with the Operations team and outside consultants  to ensure that the system is designed for manufacturing
• Assist in the identification and selection of outside suppliers and consultants as required
• Prepare for and support various design reviews in accordance with regulatory requirements
• Verify that designs meet functional requirements through the performance of engineering analyses and testing
• Oversee  specification development  for device components, assemblies, packaging when required
• Support Test Engineering team on generation of test methods, acceptance criteria, and test equipment for all stages of product development

About You

• Minimum of a B.S. in Systems, Electrical, Mechanical or Engineering.
• 10 or more years of experience in medical device industry  working on complex systems 
• Experience and success leading multi-disciplinary engineering teams through development process in a formal technical leadership and / or architecting role
• Significant experience in the successful delivery of complex technology programs
• Experience leading and managing programs, resource allocation, planning, scheduling, and risk mitigation
• Experience transitioning from prototypes to commercial product
• Experience working on surgical systems strongly preferred

Together, we share a love for learning and we are passionate teachers.  As a company, we set ambitious goals and individually, we share in that ambition. At the office, we enjoy each other’s company during happy hours, catered lunches and company celebrations.