Senior Product Development Engineer - VahatiCor

Title: Senior Product Development Engineer – VahatiCor

Status: Full-time, Exempt

Reports to: Sr. Director of R&D

VahatiCor is looking for a hands-on Senior Product Development Engineer to join our fast-paced startup team. We are seeking an individual with a proven track record of delivering products to market and strong experience in delivery system development. This engineer will lead design and development activities, collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, and play a key role in translating clinical and business needs into engineered solutions for next-generation interventional devices.

• Lead design and development of catheter-based delivery systems and related interventional products.

• Drive concept development, prototyping, design iteration, and design-for-manufacturing activities.

• Plan and execute bench testing, feasibility studies, characterization testing, and design verification efforts.

• Collaborate with R&D, Quality, Clinical, and Manufacturing teams to ensure product requirements are met throughout product lifecycle.

• Develop engineering documentation including design inputs/outputs, test protocols, reports, risk analyses, and DHF elements.

• Support supplier development, material selection, and manufacturing process definition.

• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and technicians.

• Contribute to a fast-paced, hands-on laboratory and development environment.

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or related engineering field; advanced degree preferred.

• 5+ years of product development experience in medical devices, preferably catheter or delivery system development.

• Demonstrated success bringing interventional products from concept through verification/validation and into manufacturing.

• Strong understanding of design controls, risk management, and regulated environment practices (FDA, ISO 13485).

• Proficiency with prototyping, test methods, CAD tools, and hands-on engineering work.

• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work independently in a dynamic startup setting.

• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Candidates must be permanently authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future visa sponsorship. We are currently unable to sponsor employment visas or permanent residency (PERM) applications.

This is an onsite role in our Santa Clara, CA, office, and is open to candidates living within a reasonable commuting distance of our office. At this time, we are not considering applicants who would need to relocate, either within or outside of California. There is no relocation package available.

VahatiCor is committed to fair and equitable pay practices and may consider additional compensation elements such as bonuses, equity, and benefits as part of the total rewards package.

Salary ranges are based on San Francisco Bay Area market data. Actual compensation offered may vary depending on factors such as experience, skills, qualifications, and abilities relevant to the role, as well as the geographic location of the individual hired.

The anticipated salary range of this position is $132,000 - $178,000 based on San Francisco Bay Area market data. Actual compensation will vary depending on factors such as years of experience and skills.

Please note that the top of the salary range is reserved for candidates who demonstrate exceptional qualifications and experience directly aligned with the requirements of the role. Most candidates should expect to receive an offer within the mid-range of the posted range, based on these considerations.

VahatiCor is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

We do not accept unsolicited resumes from staffing agencies or recruiters without a signed agreement in place. Any resumes submitted without such an agreement will be considered the property of VahatiCor, and no fees will be paid if the candidate is hired. If your agency or firm would like to officially submit candidates for any of our posted roles, please email [email protected].