Engineer II, Mechanical

MSD Careers • Gaithersburg, MD

21h

About The Position

The Mechanical Engineer is responsible for mechanical design, testing, and documentation responsibilities in the development of new instrumentation and support of existing instrumentation for the biodefense, clinical and life-science markets. Design work will include the design of precision mechanisms and complex assemblies that include machined, molded and sheet-metal components.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience preferred.
• Demonstrated CAD experience is required.
• Solid understanding of manufacturing technologies including machining, molding and sheet metal processes.
• Strong engineering fundamentals and analytical background.
• Logical problem solving and demonstrated ability to organize and move project tasks forward in an orderly and structured fashion.
• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills .
• Effectively communicate issues/problems and results that impact timelines, accuracy and reliability of project data.
• Proficiency in MS Office suite.
• A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected including the ability to multi-task in an environment with changing priorities.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering, preferred.
• Medical or scientific instrument design experience preferred.
• Experience in an ISO cGMP environment preferred.
• Knowledge of the design of injection molded components desired.
• Knowledge of the design of electromechanical systems desired.
• Demonstrated understanding of GD&T tolerancing practices preferred.
• Solid knowledge of SolidWorks, I-DEAS, Pro/Engineer, or AutoCad is preferred .
• Demonstrated ability to develop, integrate and validate systems, in a GMP, ISO or other regulated production environment is preferred.
• Working knowledge of the manufacture of FDA regulated devises is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Work within cross-functional teams to support the design and development of MSD instrumentation.
• Design, prototype, test, and troubleshoot new and existing instrumentation designs.
• Contribute to the development of specifications for new instrumentation.
• Develop and execute test protocols for both informal and formal design testing.
• Design, build, and test manufacturing test fixtures to support production of new instrumentation.
• Prepare assembly and test procedures for new instrumentation designs.
• Interact with outside vendors to source parts.
• Perform design and development work in conformance with ISO and FDA cGMP processes.
• Specific duties may vary depending upon department requirements.

Benefits

• At MSD, we offer a comprehensive benefits package to support our employees' well-being and financial security.
• In addition to competitive salaries, our benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage, along with prescription benefits.
• We provide a 401(k) plan with company matching, flexible spending accounts, and company-paid short- and long-term disability insurance as well as group life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance.
• Our offerings also encompass paid vacation, paid sick leave, paid holidays, and paid parental leave, along with an employee assistance program.
• Additional voluntary perks include a fitness club membership contribution, pet insurance, identity theft protection, home and auto insurance discounts, and optional supplemental life insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees