Principal Mechanical Engineer

Company Overview

Embark on an enriching journey with PROCEPT BioRobotics, where our vision, mission, and values guide everything we do as a company. We are committed to revolutionizing treatment for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH, otherwise known as prostate gland enlargement) through innovation in surgical robotics. As our company succeeds and grows, we improve the quality of life of patients, provide more effective treatment options for surgeons, uphold the trust of our shareholders. That starts with a commitment to our People with a focus on creating an evolving landscape for your career, brimming with transformative opportunities that provide continuous career growth opportunities.

The Opportunity That Awaits You:    

Are you ready to shape the future of robotic surgery?  

Join us as a Principal Mechanical Engineer and become the architect of next-generation surgical innovations that will transform how patients receive life-changing care.  

Your mission?  

To lead design teams and be the driving force behind breakthrough surgical tools and robotic systems that will define the future of minimally invasive treatment. This isn't just any engineering role, it's a chance to pioneer technology that directly improves patient outcomes and surgical precision. You'll be at the intersection of cutting-edge robotics and life-saving medical devices, working alongside surgeons in operating rooms and collaborating with cross-functional teams to bring revolutionary concepts to reality. Get ready to engineer solutions that will set new standards in surgical robotics and make a lasting impact on healthcare! 

• Lead the mechanical architecture, design, and development of surgical capital equipment and accessory components. 
• Own system-level mechanical design decisions, including trade-offs in functionality, cost, reliability, and manufacturability. 
• Develop complex electro-mechanical assemblies, mechanisms, and fluid-handling systems for surgical use. 
• Drive alignment across and collaborate with cross-functional teams (Systems, Electrical, Software, Clinical, Regulatory, Operations and Manufacturing) throughout the product development lifecycle. 
• Translate clinical and user needs into engineering specifications and robust mechanical solutions. 
• Drive iterative prototyping, design reviews, risk analyses, and design-for-manufacturing (DFM) practices. 
• Oversee verification and validation (V&V) testing, including reliability and environmental testing. 
• Ensure compliance with relevant standards such as IEC 60601, ISO 13485, and FDA Design Controls. 
• Guide supplier selection and qualification; support manufacturing process development and scale-up. 
• Mentor to mechanical engineering team members, promoting knowledge sharing and growth. 
• Participate in strategic planning, technical road mapping, and innovation initiatives within R&D 

• B.S. in Mechanical Engineering required, Master's degree preferred  
• Minimum of 15 years of working experience designing medical capital equipment systems and/or medical electro-mechanical products including robotic systems  
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with a proven ability to work cross-functionally and drive consensus and present to executive leadership. 
• Proven expertise across all phases of the product development lifecycle from concept to design transfer and manufacturing. 
• Advanced proficiency in SolidWorks, including modeling of complex mechanisms and assemblies. 
• Strong prototyping and iterative design skills, with hands-on experience building and testing mechanical systems. 
• Deep knowledge of manufacturing processes such as injection molding, machining, sheet metal forming, and rapid prototyping. 
• Demonstrated ability to design for manufacturability, reliability, and cost-efficiency. 
• Experience managing outsourced development programs and setting technical criteria for vendor deliverables. 
• Skilled in mechanical analysis including statics, dynamics, kinematics, and stress analysis. 
• Advanced proficiency in tolerance stack-up analysis for low- to mid-volume production environments. 
• Familiarity with IEC 60601 standards and thermal design for complex integrated systems. 
• Deep understanding of medical device regulations, design controls, risk management, and quality systems (e.g., ISO 13485, FDA 21 CFR Part 820). 
• Proven track record of delivering Class II/III medical devices from concept through commercialization. 
• Travel up to 10% of the time, internationally and domestic 

• Prior experience with robotic surgery systems, endoscopic devices, or advanced instrumentation
• Familiarity with usability engineering and human factors design
• Direct experience working with surgeons and clinical teams to capture product feedback in an operating room setting
• Hands-on, collaborative, and solutions-oriented approach

For US Based Candidates Only

Work Authorization Status: Citizen / Permanent Resident

For this role, the anticipated base pay range is $188,000-259,000 a year.

Understanding PROCEPT's Culture

At PROCEPT, we believe every person matters. Every employee, every patient, every caregiver. Because we are here to create a revolution, and we believe in doing that by innovating everywhere with pathological optimism. We believe in being humble and highly engaged in the work we do, while also working together seamlessly for a common goal. At Procept, curiosity, ingenuity and conviction in the power technology will transform the lives of our patients and providers.

And this doesn’t happen by accident. It starts with our live induction program that serves as an incubator for cross-functional team building, an immersion in Procept’s history, jam-packed interactive sessions with executive leadership and a crash-course in the mission and purpose of what we do. It continues with our one-of-a-kind management program designed to build the best managers in the industry, where our people managers across functions come together to exchange ideas and grow, as both managers and learners, in an environment that challenges, supports and broadens.

We are fueled by the opportunity to give people their lives back. And we believe that it begins with YOU! At Procept, we push beyond just finding a work/life balance, we strive to find a work/life blend, a professional world that you are honored and impassioned to belong to, one that you can proudly share with your family, friends, and acquaintances.

An opportunity at PROCEPT BioRobotics won’t just be about finding a job. It will be an opportunity for you to join a community devoted to making a difference in this world!

BENEFITS OF WORKING AT PROCEPT! 

PROCEPT’s health and wellness benefits for employees are second to none in the industry. As an organization, one of our top priorities is to maintain the health and wellbeing of our employees and their families. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes full medical coverage, wellness programs, on-site gym, a 401(k) plan with employer match, short-term and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, wellbeing benefits, flexible or paid time off, paid parental leave, paid holidays, and many more!

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT

PROCEPT BioRobotics is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, age, or any other protected status set forth in federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization.

PAY RANGE TRANSPARENCY

Procept is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The pay range(s) for this role represents a base salary range for non-commissionable roles or on-target earnings for commissionable roles. Actual compensation packages are based on several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to job-related skills, depth of experience, relevant certifications and training, and specific work location. Based on the factors above, Procept utilizes the full width of the range. The total compensation package for this position may also include eligibility for annual performance bonus, equity, and the benefits listed above.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

We’ll provide you training for, and ask you to maintain trained status for, and comply with, all relevant aspects of the PROCEPT BioRobotics Quality Management System to ensure product and support regulatory compliance. We would also ask you to understand and adhere to the PROCEPT BioRobotics Quality & EHS policies.