Nanopath
Mechanical Engineer
Cambridge, MA +1 · Full-time · Posted Jul 23, 2026
- Location
- Cambridge, MA
Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States - Experience
- At least 3 years of industry experience.
- Education
- B.S. or M.S. in Mechanical Engineering or a related technical discipline.
About the job
Supports the design, development, and testing of mechanical systems for Nanopath’s point-of-care molecular diagnostic reader and its fluidic cartridge.
What you'll do
- Design, source, build, and test mechanical assemblies and mechanisms from prototype through module verification.
- Develop reliable, manufacturable mechanisms for cartridge engagement, fluid actuation, and instrument motion; coordinate sourcing with vendors and manufacturers.
- Collaborate across teams on cartridge-to-instrument integration, execute design controls and verification testing, and maintain ISO 13485 documentation.
What they ask for
- Proficiency in SolidWorks and application of ASME Y14.5 GD&T standards.
- Experience designing mechanisms and mechanical assemblies.
- Experience executing ISO 13485 design controls, including module-level design verification testing.
- Ability to work on-site in Cambridge, MA.
Nice to have
- Familiarity with manufacturing processes such as machining, 3D printing, injection molding, casting, or extrusion, with a focus on manufacturability and affordability.
- Understanding of fluidic systems and instrument-to-cartridge interactions, or experience in human factors engineering or healthcare industrial design.
Tools
SolidWorks, ASME Y14.5 GD&T, ISO 13485
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