About Sciverse

Sciverse Solutions Pvt. Ltd. is an AI-first point-of-care testing (PoCT) diagnostics company based in Pune, Maharashtra, India. The company designs and develops next-generation diagnostic platforms that integrate artificial intelligence, microfluidics, embedded systems, biosensors, and connected healthcare software to deliver real-time, lab-quality testing at the point of care.

Founded in 2022 and actively expanding its R&D capabilities, Sciverse works with industry partners and institutions to advance intelligent, scalable diagnostic technologies for use across clinical, remote, and resource-limited settings.

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Position Overview

Role: Mechanical Engineer

Location: Pune, Maharashtra

Employment Type: Full-time

Reporting To: Head of Product Engineering

The Mechanical Engineer will be responsible for end-to-end mechanical design, analysis, prototyping, and validation of point-of-care diagnostic devices. The role involves close collaboration with electronics, software, systems, and regulatory teams to deliver reliable, compliant, and manufacturable medical products.

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Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop mechanical components and systems for PoC diagnostic devices using CAD tools (SolidWorks, Creo, CATIA).

• Perform structural, thermal, and basic dynamic analysis using simulation tools (ANSYS, MATLAB where applicable).

• Design and optimize subsystems including:

• Enclosures and housings for electronics and optics

• Fluidic and microfluidic components

• Battery enclosures and electromechanical assemblies

• Sheet-metal and injection-molded parts

• Support verification and validation (V&V) activities including mechanical reliability testing, leak testing, tolerance validation, and failure analysis.

• Apply DFx principles (DFM, DFA, DFR, cost-out/VAVE) to ensure manufacturability, reliability, and cost efficiency.

• Participate in New Product Introduction (NPI) activities, supplier coordination, pilot builds, and design transfer to manufacturing.

• Prepare and maintain technical documentation including drawings with GD&T, design calculations, test reports, and DHF inputs.

• Conduct root cause analysis using FMEA, FTA, 8D, and support continuous improvement initiatives.

• Collaborate cross-functionally with electronics, software, procurement, suppliers, and regulatory teams.

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Required Qualifications & Skills

Education:

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.

Experience:

5–7+ years of experience in mechanical design, product development, or R&D. Experience in medical devices, diagnostics, or regulated hardware is preferred.

Technical Skills:

• Strong understanding of mechanical design, materials selection, GD&T, and tolerance analysis.

• Experience with manufacturing processes such as injection molding, sheet metal, CNC machining, and additive manufacturing.

• Proficiency in CAD and simulation tools.

• Experience in reliability engineering, testing, and electromechanical systems.

• Exposure to diagnostic devices, microfluidics, optics integration, or PoC platforms is an advantage.

• Familiarity with regulatory standards such as ISO 13485 and IEC 60601. See