Mechanical Engineer

Company Overview

Echo Neurotechnologies is an exciting new startup in the Brain-Computer Interface (BCI) space, driving innovation through advanced hardware engineering and AI solutions. Our mission is to deliver cutting-edge technologies that restore autonomy to people living with disabilities and improve their quality of life.

Team Culture

Join a small, dedicated team of knowledgeable and motivated professionals. Our early-stage environment offers the opportunity to take ownership of broad decisions with significant and long-lasting impact. We emphasize continuous learning and growth, fostering cross-functional collaboration where your contributions are vital to our success.

Role

We are seeking a Mechanical Engineer with a strong background in design, prototyping, and testing to develop custom Echo hardware devices and test equipment. The candidate will be responsible for developing custom fixtures, tools, and test systems for the development of custom Echo electronic systems.

Primary Responsibilities

• Design and prototyping of mechanical components and assemblies including selection of appropriate materials, fasteners, and manufacturing methods (e.g., CNC machining, sheet metal, 3D printing, laser cutting)

• Design custom mechanical fixtures, enclosures, jigs, and tooling for PCB testing, system validation, and in-process manufacturing testing

• Develop component and assembly drawings including tolerance stack-ups and analyses

• Work directly with electrical engineers and test engineers to understand testing and validation requirements

• Integrate electromechanical components such as PCBs, connectors, sensors, wiring harnesses, and actuators

• Develop detailed CAD models, engineering drawings, and assembly documentation

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, or related field

• Minimum 2 years of industry experience in engineering electro-mechanical hardware devices

• Minimum 2 years of experience using Solidworks including concept development, detailed design, and corresponding assembly drawings

• Experience with prototyping techniques and hands-on fabrication

• Experience analyzing data from physical systems

• Experience working within a quality system

Other Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, or a related field

• Experience with test automation software

• Familiarity with concepts of PCB design / experience with Altium Strong collaboration mindset

• Superior written and verbal communication skills

• Occasional travel to vendors (<10%)

What We Offer

• An opportunity to work on exciting, cutting-edge projects to transform patients’ lives in a highly collaborative work environment.

• Competitive compensation, including stock options.

• Comprehensive benefits package.

• 401(k) program with matching contributions.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Echo Neurotechnologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Confidentiality

All applications will be treated confidentially. Applicants may be asked to sign an NDA after the initial stages of the interview process.