Principal Mechanical Engineer
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Overview
Akura Medical, a Shifamed portfolio company, is advancing a differentiated platform for the treatment of venous thromboembolism (VTE), which affects up to 900,000 Americans each year.
The company recently received US IDE approval for its QUADRA-PE study evaluating the Katana™ Thrombectomy System in acute pulmonary embolism patients.
In parallel, Akura Medical is developing NavIQ™, a software platform that transforms CT angiograms into 3D pulmonary vascular models to enhance visualization, procedural planning, and clot assessment towards better safety, efficacy, and ease of use.
Akura has recently completed a $53 million first close of its Series C financing, led by the Qatar Investment Authority, supporting the launch of a joint venture and a new R&D and manufacturing center in Doha, Qatar.
About Shifamed
Founded in 2009 by serial entrepreneur Amr Salahieh, Shifamed LLC is a privately held medical device innovation hub focused on the development of novel medical products to address clinical needs in the rapidly evolving fields of cardiology and ophthalmology.
Description
The Principal Mechanical Engineer is the senior technical owner for major console and cart-based electro-mechanical products in the portfolio.
The role focuses on system architecture, molded enclosure design, integration of electronics and fluid/thermal subsystems, and cross-functional leadership from concept through sustaining.
, Skills & Hands-On Experience
- Own system-level mechanical architecture for console and cart platforms, including structures, enclosures, mechanisms, thermal management, serviceability, and manufacturability.
- Lead design and development of plastic/composite parts using injection molding and RIM molding; drive DFM/DFS and tooling decisions with suppliers.
- Drive the full mechanical lifecycle: requirements, concepts, trade studies, prototyping, detailed design, V&V, and transition to production.
- Integrate mechanical designs with electronics, firmware, fluid, and user-interface elements in collaboration with cross-functional teams.
- Guide analysis (tolerance stacks, FEA, material selection, root-cause) on critical subsystems.
& Work Experience
- B.S. or M.S. in Mechanical Engineering or closely related discipline.
- 15+ years of experience in complex capital equipment or electro-mechanical product development, including regulated products.
- Direct experience with medical devices under FDA/ISO 13485 or equivalent regulatory frameworks.
- Demonstrated track record as a lead/principal engineer or product design owner for console or cart-based systems from concept through launch.
- Strong expertise in injection molding and RIM molding (part design, materials, DFM, cosmetic and structural considerations).
- Advanced SolidWorks proficiency.
- Experience leading cross-functional development in a regulated environment.
- Background in large console/cart systems that integrate fluid handling, power, and complex electronics.
- Our salary ranges are calculated by role, level, and location.
- Please note that your position within that range will be determined by your job-related knowledge, location, skills, experience, relevant education, and training/certifications.
- NOTICE TO CANDIDATES: Please be aware that Shifamed and its portfolio companies do not conduct interviews or extend offers through mobile web chat applications.
- Please report any such occurrences to hr@shifamed.com.
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