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Kalogon

Smart seating with advanced pressure management

Mechanical Engineer

Design EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeMelbourne, FL, USA$80k - $120k /yr

About the Job

Requirements

  • A Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field is required.
  • At least 4 years of professional mechanical engineering experience, including at least 2 full product development cycles, is required.
  • A proven track record of completing complex engineering projects from concept to production is required.
  • Familiarity and prior collaboration on connected devices controlled by software are required.
  • Proficiency in 3D CAD software such as Onshape, SolidWorks, Fusion 360, Creo, or similar is required.
  • Strong knowledge of engineering fundamentals, including mechanics, thermodynamics, materials science, and manufacturing processes, is required.
  • Experience with finite element analysis and computational fluid dynamics software is required.
  • Familiarity with geometric dimensioning and tolerancing principles is required.
  • Understanding of manufacturing processes including sheet metal design and fabrication, machining, welding, casting, and injection molding is required.
  • Experience with rapid prototyping technologies such as 3D printing and CNC machining is required.
  • Applicants must be a U.S. citizen or national, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee, or be eligible to obtain required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

Responsibilities

  • Design injection-moldable assemblies and support production handoff.
  • Create detailed 3D models, assemblies, and technical drawings using Onshape.
  • Focus on electromechanical assembly design and work with the electronics designer and product team to develop efficient integrated solutions for electromechanical systems.
  • Develop and maintain design documentation, including specifications, test procedures, assembly instructions, and technical reports to meet criteria for inclusion in required reporting.
  • Understand how material choices affect product lifecycle and durability and apply that understanding to design choices.
  • Translate product design requirements into mechanical designs and solutions that meet customer needs.
  • Work with the Engineering team leader to determine appropriate processes for prototyping and volume production of parts.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams across the business.
  • Manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines and budget constraints.
  • Coordinate with suppliers, vendors, and manufacturing partners to ensure design feasibility and cost-effectiveness.
  • Participate in design reviews, risk assessments, and failure analysis investigations.
  • Present thorough project updates to stakeholders and management.
  • Understand end users’ perspectives and apply them to the work.
  • Identify opportunities for process improvements and cost reduction initiatives.
  • Contribute to the development of engineering standards and procedures.
  • Support manufacturing processes and resolve production-related technical issues.
  • Design and execute test protocols to validate product performance, reliability, and safety.
  • Analyze test data and implement design improvements based on findings.
  • Support prototype development and participate in design verification activities.
  • Troubleshoot technical issues and implement corrective actions.

Desired Qualifications

  • Medical device experience is beneficial.
  • Experience in seating ergonomics or seating engineering is beneficial.
  • Knowledge of aviation or aerospace seating standards and certification requirements is beneficial.
  • Understanding of software development processes and agile methodologies is beneficial.
  • Pneumatics experience related to sealing surface design is beneficial.

About the Company

Kalogon

Smart seating with advanced pressure management

Kalogon makes smart seating products to prevent pressure injuries from long periods of sitting, mainly for wheelchair users, and is expanding into aviation and automotive markets. Its Advanced Pressure Management (APM) system uses sensors, machine learning, and adjustable air cells to monitor and redistribute pressure in real time, integrated into the Orbiter and Orbiter Med cushions; users customize settings through a connected app. It differentiates itself with real-time pressure management, in-house manufacturing, and a history of clinical and aerospace collaborations, including a U.S. Air Force SBIR and partnerships with Hyundai and Collins Aerospace, plus licensing its technology. Its goal is to reduce health risks from prolonged sitting and broaden access to smart seating across wheelchair users and other industries.

Company size
11-50
Company stage
Series A
Total funding
$10.1M
Headquarters
Melbourne, FL
Founded
2020

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