R&D Mechanical Engineer (Robotic Surgery)

About us

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Rob Surgical is a Barcelona-based medical technology company developing advanced robotic solutions for minimally invasive surgery. Founded as a spin-off from leading research institutions, we combine engineering, medical expertise and innovation to create surgical technologies that aim to make procedures more precise, intuitive and accessible. Our multidisciplinary team is driven by a common purpose: to transform the way surgery is performed and improve outcomes for patients and healthcare professionals.

Your mission

As a Mechanical Design Engineer in our R&D team, you will contribute to the design, development and testing of robotic surgical systems, working across concept, prototyping, testing and documentation phases. You will help transform ideas into real surgical technologies used in advanced robotic surgery platforms.

Your main responsibilities

• Contribute to design and development of robotic surgical systems (conceptual design, mechanisms, motor and sensor selection, control system support)
• Generate ideas and engineering solutions for new robotic surgery products and subsystems
• Support mechanical design, build and testing of surgical robotic devices and accessories
• Assist in preparation and review of design and development documentation (design inputs, specifications, test protocols and reports)
• Participate in risk management activities for medical robotic systems
• Interface with suppliers and support technical communication
• Define requirements and prepare purchase specifications
• Prepare purchase orders and support procurement processes
• Perform incoming inspection and verification of components
• Ensure compliance with Quality Management System requirements
• Collaborate in the creation and maintenance of design and development files for medical devices

What are we looking for?

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering
• Robotics studies are a plus (not mandatory)
• +5 years of experience in mechanical engineering
• Experience in the robotics sector (surgical robotics is a plus)
• Experience in CAD tools (SolidWorks or similar)
• Experience with MATLAB or model-based design tools (preferred)
• Experience in rapid prototyping is a plus
• Experience xghoner in medical devices or regulated industries
• Fluent in Spanish and English

We are looking for someone who is...

• Hands-on, proactive and eager to learn
• Detail-oriented but able to understand system-level design
• Strong team player with good communication skills
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced R&D environment

What do we offer?

• Full-time permanent contract and competitive salary
• Flexible working hours
• The opportunity to work on cutting-edge surgical robotics with a direct impact on patients
• A multidisciplinary, highly skilled team combining engineering, medicine and technology
• Real ownership and the opportunity to shape a growing company and its products