Associate Mechanical Engineer

STERIS Instrument Management Services, Inc.•Birmingham, AL

2d•$70,000 - $80,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Associate Mechanical Engineer performs routine assignments while learning professional concepts and developing knowledge of technical and general creative aspects of the job and the processes involved. The role supports new product development and repair of surgical devices through mechanical design, testing, prototyping, analysis, and coordination with purchasing and production. The position is onsite and is eligible for bonus participation.

Requirements

Knowledge of materials engineering, metallography, polymers, and plastics.
Ability to build prototypes and reverse engineer mechanical parts.
Knowledge of machining processes and techniques; ability to solder and handle small, delicate parts.
Knowledge of parametric modeling; SolidWorks is strongly preferred.
Knowledge of schematic capture, PCB layout, and CIS/DE-HDL and library tools.
Understanding of mechanical systems and their interaction with overall electrical subsystems.
Ability to work with mathematical concepts including probability, statistical inference, plane and solid geometry, and trigonometry, and apply mathematical operations to statistical analysis and testing tasks.
Knowledge of production processes, quality control, costs, and techniques for maximizing effective manufacturing and distribution.
Ability to translate voice-of-operations customer input into specific design requirements.
Knowledge of design control methods, including verification and validation testing techniques.
Project management knowledge or skills.

Nice To Haves

Proficiency with all Microsoft Office applications; previous Oracle experience is preferred.
Mechanical design experience, preferably in the medical device industry.
Aptitude for hands-on tasks and a broad understanding of machining techniques.
Ability to prepare and present complex engineering designs to other engineering disciplines, project teams, customers, and senior management.

Responsibilities

Design mechanical parts and processes for new product development and repair of surgical devices.
Measure and document mechanical parts while considering complete mechanical systems.
Research, test, and analyze the fit, form, and function of new components, and the feasibility, design, operation, and performance of existing equipment, components, systems, and processes.
Create solid models and engineering drawings with a focus on manufacturability.
Develop, source, and evaluate prototype designs.
Conduct failure analysis and identify critical components.
Specify system components that conform to engineering design and performance specifications.
Design tooling, jigs, and fixtures.
Perform first article and prototype inspections.
Conduct technical presentations to medical professionals and IMS employees.
Coordinate with purchasing and the production floor to identify suppliers and vendors.
Create part numbers for components and assemblies for purchasing, inventory control, and factory use.
Work effectively in a team setting.