R&D Mechanical/Mechatronics EngineerKelly Services is currently seeking a R&D
Mechanical/Mechatronics Engineer position for one of our top clients in Irvine, CA.
- Kelly Outsourcing Consulting Group KellyOCG, a managed solution provider and business unit of Kelly Services, Inc., is currently seeking a Mechanical/Mechatronics Engineer for a long-term engagement at one of our Global clients in Irvine, CA. This role is a full-time, fully benefited position.
- As a KellyOCG employee you will be eligible for Medical, Dental, 401K and a variety of other benefits to choose from.
- You’ll also be eligible for paid time off, including holiday, vacation and sick/personal time.
- All KellyOCG employees receive annual performance reviews.
As a Mechanical/Mechatronics Engineer placed with KellyOCG you will be responsible for the following: A R&D Engineer contributes to the design, development, verification, and transfer-to-manufacturing of electrophysiology (EP) and ultrasound catheter products. The role works on cross-functional project teams to deliver safe, reliable, and manufacturable catheter shafts, steerable mechanisms, electromechanical subsystems, and miniaturized ultrasound transducer assemblies used in EP or Structural Heart procedures.
Key Responsibilities:- Design and develop mechanical components and assemblies for medical devices using SolidWorks (3D modeling and detailed drawings).
- Design, specify, and integrate mechatronic subsystems (actuators, sensors, motor/drivers, encoders, wiring/cable harnesses, connectors, small-form-factor electronics) for steerable or motorized mechanisms.
- Collaborate with electrical and firmware engineers on embedded interfaces, signal conditioning, grounding/shielding, and cable/connector routing to ensure system-level performance.
- Support design control activities: requirements decomposition, design verification and validation planning/execution, and Design History File documentation.
- Plan and execute engineering characterization: develop test fixtures, instrument systems, collect/analyze mechanical/electrical/acoustic data, and prepare technical characterization reports.
- Support verification testing and system integration: develop/execute verification plans and protocols, assist with test setup/troubleshooting, validate mechatronic and software–hardware interactions, and document results.
- Perform tolerance analysis, tolerance stack-ups, and tolerance optimization for manufacturability and assembly.
- Conduct engineering analyses: basic FEA, control/dynamic assessments, material selection, and fluid/mechanical performance evaluations.
- Develop prototypes, lead bench testing, iterate designs based on test results and usability feedback, and support automated test fixture development.
- Participate in risk management activities: identify hazards, support FMEAs, and implement mitigations addressing mechanical, electrical related risks.
- Support engineering change requests and provide technical input for supplier qualification and production ramp.
- Collaborate with manufacturing, supply chain, quality, regulatory, and clinical teams to support transfer-to-production and process validation.
- Support supplier technical evaluations and provide technical direction during supplier qualification and production ramp.
Required Qualifications:- BS in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or related engineering discipline.
- Experience:
- With a BS and prior medical device experience: 3–4 years of industry product development experience.
- With a BS and experience in another regulated industry (e.g., pharmaceutical, aerospace, automotive, defense): 4+ years of industry experience.
- With an MS: may substitute for 1-2 years of experience.
- Familiarity with design controls, verification/validation processes, and risk management in regulated environments.
- Hands-on bench-testing experience and comfort with mechanical and electrical test equipment.
- Proficiency in 3D CAD (SolidWorks) and creation of detailed drawings with GD&T.
- Fundamental understanding of basic electronics, sensors, actuators, and control concepts relevant to mechatronic systems.
- Strong problem-solving, data analysis, and communication skills; proven ability to work in cross-functional teams.
Preferred Qual