Mechanical Engineer

Summary

Join Sword Health, a Forbes Best Startup Employer, and contribute to our mission of freeing billions from pain. As a Mechanical Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in developing innovative medical devices, taking products from concept to reality. You will collaborate with a highly skilled team, utilizing your expertise in mechanical design and manufacturing processes. This position offers a stimulating, fast-paced environment with opportunities for career growth and a competitive salary. We provide a flexible work arrangement, including remote options, and a comprehensive benefits package. Based in Porto, Portugal, this role requires on-site presence 2-3 times a week.

Requirements

• Hold a MSc in Mechanical Engineering
• Have experience in developing medical devices, consumer electronic goods, or similar electronic products
• Possess a strong execution-focused mindset with a hands-on approach and the ability to adapt quickly as priorities shift
• Be able to work on-site 2-3 times a week in our Porto (PT) office
• Be fluent in English and have exceptional technical writing skills
• Have exceptional proficiency with CAD design of complex geometries / surfaces. Ideally CATIA V5/V6 or other similar CAD softwares
• Have 3-5 years of experience in the mechanical design of injection moulded products
• Be proficient in GD&T, statistical tolerance analysis and functional dimensioning
• Be experienced with Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA)
• Have a good knowledge of 2D drawings and 3D engineering files as well as manufacturing documentation
• Have experience in different means of production and techniques (i.e. injection molding, overmolding, ultrasonic welding, etc.)
• Have a solid understanding of mechanics and materials science
• Be able to travel 2-4 times a year for work-related projects
• Possess a valid EU visa and be based in Portugal

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with senior engineers to design and develop new products and improvements to existing ones
• Be familiar with manufacturing & quality processes and systems, and able to contribute to DFX (manufacturing, assembly, cost, etc) activities
• Own mechanical modular sub-assembly design architectures
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to ensure design fits features definition
• Conduct testing and analysis of mechanical systems to ensure they meet design specifications and requirements
• Create and review mechanical design documentation, including CAD, drawings, schematics, and bill of materials
• Provide technical support to other teams, including manufacturing, quality, and customer service
• Stay up-to-date with the latest mechanical engineering trends and technologies

Preferred Qualifications

• Be familiar with PDM and PLM systems and best practices for design and component documentation and control
• Have experience in the design of LSR/ TPE components
• Have experience with Mold Flow Analysis and FEA Simulation
• Have experience with Rapid Prototyping
• Have designed for US, UK and EU compliance testing

Benefits

• A stimulating, fast-paced environment with lots of room for creativity
• A bright future at a promising high-tech startup company
• Career development and growth, with a competitive salary
• The opportunity to work with a talented team and to add real value to an innovative solution with the potential to change the future of healthcare
• A flexible environment where you can control your hours (remotely) with unlimited vacation
• Access to our health and well-being program (digital therapist sessions)
• Remote or Hybrid work policy
• Health, dental and vision insurance
• Meal allowance
• Equity shares
• Remote work allowance
• Flexible working hours
• Work from home
• Unlimited vacation
• Snacks and beverages
• English class
• Unlimited access to our Learning Platform