Job Description
Company Overview
Akura Medical, a Shifamed portfolio company, is advancing a differentiated platform for the treatment of venous thromboembolism (VTE), which affects up to 900,000 Americans each year. The company recently received US IDE approval for its QUADRA-PE study evaluating the Katana™ Thrombectomy System in acute pulmonary embolism patients. In parallel, Akura Medical is developing NavIQ™, a software platform that transforms CT angiograms into 3D pulmonary vascular models to enhance visualization, procedural planning, and clot assessment towards better safety, efficacy, and ease of use. Akura has recently completed a $53 million first close of its Series C financing, led by the Qatar Investment Authority, supporting the launch of a joint venture and a new R&D and manufacturing center in Doha, Qatar.ABOUT SHIFAMED
Founded in 2009 by serial entrepreneur Amr Salahieh, Shifamed LLC is a privately held medical device innovation hub focused on the development of novel medical products to address clinical needs in the rapidly evolving fields of cardiology and ophthalmology.The Role
Akura Medical, a Shifamed portfolio company, is seeking an entry-level R&D Engineer. You will contribute to the design, development, and integration of advanced medical imaging systems. In this role, you will apply your expertise to solve complex engineering problems while collaborating across multidisciplinary teams. You will play a critical role in developing innovative imaging technologies that meet regulatory standards and advance patient care. This is a full-time, on-site position at our new, R&D facility in Doha, Qatar.Responsibilities, Skills & Hands-On Experience:
- Conduct experiments and analysis to evaluate the performance of devices and materials.
- Participate in the development of new test equipment and test methodologies.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure that product specifications are met.
- Ability to adjust to changing timelines and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Design fixtures and conduct testing of devices under development.
- Analyze and present data from tests to contribute to design decisions.
- Interface with senior engineers and management to provide feedback and updates.
- Create and release controlled documents and files such as: Test Methods, Test Reports, SolidWorks parts/assemblies/drawings.
- Collect, analyze, and present test data and observations.
- Ability to do machining and construction of fixtures and components is a plus.
- Hands-on lab experience building and/or testing systems.
- Review design control documentation, including but not limited to, requirements, specifications, test methods, protocols and reports.
- Perform other tasks in support of the Quality Management System and Design Control.
Education & Work Experience:
- Bachelor’s and/or Master’s degree in a related technical field.
- 0-1 years of previous experience.
- Comfortable using CAD/SolidWorks.
- Willingness to learn and take input from others.
- Able to work independently and in a team setting.
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