As Mechanical Engineering Manager, you will play a crucial role in designing and delivering the mechanical systems of our low-field MRI scanner. Your mission is to ensure the structural integrity, reliability, compliance, and performance of the MRI’s mechanical systems. From the machine frame to the inner structures enabling a compact, reliable, and accessible imaging platform.

Skills & Experience

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in mechanical design, with at least 2 years in a leadership or technical lead role.
• Proven experience in complex mechanical system development, ideally within a regulated industry such as medical devices, aerospace, or robotics.
• Proficient in SolidWorks for 3D modeling, assembly management, and drawing creation.
• Strong understanding of mechanical analysis techniques, including static/dynamic stress, modal, thermal, and vibration assessments using FEA tools.
• Hands-on experience with DFM/DFA, tolerance stack-up, materials selection, and working closely with vendors/manufacturers.
• Deep familiarity with verification and validation processes aligned with regulatory frameworks.
• Knowledge of and experience working under ISO 13485 and IEC 60601 requirements.
• Strong communication, documentation, and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a small team of engineers responsible for mechanical design, simulation, and testing of MRI ME hardware.
• Define technical specifications and system requirements for all mechanical components of the MRI system.
• Conduct structural analysis using both hand calculations and finite element analysis (FEA) to validate mechanical integrity and safety.
• Oversee design, prototyping, fabrication, assembly, and testing of critical components including the machine chassis, shields, and antenna housings among other subsystems
• Drive the creation and review of detailed CAD models and technical drawings, collaborating closely with manufacturing partners to ensure production-readiness and DFM best practices.
• Design and implement verification and validation (V&V) plans, leading mechanical testing efforts and interpreting results against performance and regulatory benchmarks.
• Lead design reviews, proactively identifying design risks and reducing unnecessary iteration through rigorous peer feedback and quality checks.
• Interface with the Head of Hardware and cross-functional teams (Electronics, MRI Validation) to align on milestones, integration, and delivery timelines.
• Support to Colleagues and Contribution to Internal Collaboration (5% of Time)

Who We Are

Chipiron is revolutionizing the medical imaging industry by developing light and easily deployable MRI machines powered by an ultra-sensitive quantum detection system. Our mission is to make MRI accessible to everyone, everywhere. We're a team of engineers based in the heart of Paris, and we have only one obsession: building things people want.

Our Culture

• Collaborative Decision-Making;
• High Standards and Autonomy: We maintain high expectations for our team members and offer complete autonomy, coupled with incentives tied to the company's success, fostering a culture of ownership and accountability;
• Value of Humility: We prioritize seeking the truth over being right;
• English-First International Team.

Locations

The Ark

Remote status

Hybrid

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