Advanced Mechanical Engineer

STERIS•Plymouth, MN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

At STERIS, we help our Customers create a healthier and safer world by providing innovative healthcare and life science product and service solutions around the globe. Position Summary The Advanced Mechanical Engineer will join a fast-paced GI R&D team developing new Automated Endoscope Reprocessors. You will collaborate with other engineering disciplines and cross functional team members during the development lifecycle phases from concept development through final release and sustaining support. The Advanced Mechanical Engineer position will utilize problem solving techniques and engineering principals such as statics, machine design, thermodynamics, heat transfer, material selection and fabrication to develop solutions for medical equipment. You will be involved in 3D Modeling, Design Controls documentation, Design Verification Testing and hands-on prototyping while developing new and innovative solutions for our customers. What You'll do as an Advanced Mechanical Engineer Provide technical leadership in the design and development of mechanical components and assemblies. Provide subject matter expertise in 3D modeling software and analysis tools and employ a design for manufacturability mindset. Lead development of hydraulic and pneumatic systems and generate Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams grounded in industry experience. Lead cross-functional problem solving across departments Plan, direct, and execute product verification and validation actions and documentation activity Effectively communicate technical information to project and departmental leadership; preparing polished presentation materials and facilitating discussion Autonomously manage interactions with outside vendors to ensure components used are appropriate for use and delivered on time Provide Subject Matter Expertise in specific subsystems and mechanical technologies. Create polished technical documents for testing, crating, shipping, installation etc. Evaluate and write technical requirements, demonstrating understanding and compliance with relevant industry standards Own responsibility for technical elements of multiple project schedules and scope of defined project deliverables

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering
Minimum 8 years of related engineering experience (mechanical preferred)
Excellent Verbal and written communication skills
Ability to tackle challenging technical problems with autonomy
Strong understanding of project management, project scheduling, and work estimation
Ability to lead discussion in a team environment across various engineering disciplines
Track record of successful project deliverable execution
Strong Engineering Analysis Skills
Ability to employ both engineering and business mindsets
Knowledge of advanced 3D modelling and drawing practices

Nice To Haves

Subject Matter Expertise in Hydraulic and Pneumatic systems
New Product Development Experience
Sustaining Design Experience
Exposure to project management fundamentals
Med-tech experience
Strong experience in 3D modeling and PLM systems
Computational Modelling experience (FEA, CFD, etc.)
Product testing and validation experience
Experience with sheet metal fabrication and welding

Responsibilities

Provide technical leadership in the design and development of mechanical components and assemblies.
Provide subject matter expertise in 3D modeling software and analysis tools and employ a design for manufacturability mindset.
Lead development of hydraulic and pneumatic systems and generate Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams grounded in industry experience.
Lead cross-functional problem solving across departments
Plan, direct, and execute product verification and validation actions and documentation activity
Effectively communicate technical information to project and departmental leadership; preparing polished presentation materials and facilitating discussion
Autonomously manage interactions with outside vendors to ensure components used are appropriate for use and delivered on time
Provide Subject Matter Expertise in specific subsystems and mechanical technologies.
Create polished technical documents for testing, crating, shipping, installation etc.
Evaluate and write technical requirements, demonstrating understanding and compliance with relevant industry standards
Own responsibility for technical elements of multiple project schedules and scope of defined project deliverables