Manager, Mechanical Systems

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Job Description

SUMMARY: 

Leads a team of Mechanical and Motion Control Engineers, Designers & Technicians responsible for engineering development, building, and testing hardware solutions for Accuray products. Expected to provide guidance and mentorship, manage performance, select, and develop employees. This position also provides high-level technical direction and provides input on design architecture and project prioritization.

REPORTING TO/DEPARTMENT: 

Reports to the Sr. Director of Electromechanical Systems in the Electromechanical Systems department.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Leads and mentors a team of engineers, designers & technicians who support the engineering team working on the electronic control system of the Radixact and CyberKnife Delivery Systems.
• Grows leadership and organization structure within the Mechanical Systems team.
• Provides resource capacity management planning and actuals to program management.
• Provides input into department project priorities.
• Solicits and provides meaningful feedback with the team to grow strengths and capabilities.
• Manages budgetary needs and participate in the budget process.
• Provides technical leadership to support the larger mechanical systems team.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:Preferred or Desired:

• Familiarity with supporting project management, providing estimates and budgeting.
• Experience engineering hardware in a regulated industry.

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• 7 years of experience in hardware development and at least 4 years demonstrated successful engineering team management.
• Excellent communicator on both a technical level with the engineers and a project level with stakeholders and executives.
• Demonstrated understanding of development processes and an interest in driving successful projects through process improvement.
• Willingness to perform a broad range of tasks in order to ensure the success of the development team.
• Comfort working alongside several remote teams around the world to solve issues and deliver value to our products.

To qualify for this position, candidates must be able to furnish proof that they are authorized to work in the country they are applying on a permanent basis without sponsorship.

EEO Statement

At Accuray, our commitment to patient-first outcomes drives an inclusive and collaborative work environment where the best ideas rise to the top — and everyone works to push them further. We value diversity in both the professional and personal backgrounds of our employees, as this variety adds rich energy to every team, every project and every work day. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin – including individuals with disabilities and veterans.