Engineer II, Microfluidic

MSD Careers • Gaithersburg, MD

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About The Position

The Microfluidic Engineer II is responsible for mechanical design, prototyping, testing, and documentation in the development of new microfluidic and cartridge consumables for the biodefense, clinical, and life-science markets. This position will require a high degree of technical ability and creativity to develop solutions for a novel generation of consumables. The incumbent will work with a cross functional team of engineers, scientists, and biologists in a highly collaborative results driven research and development group.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Applied Physics, Materials Science, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of industrial experience strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated proficiency with fluidic chip design using CAD packages (AutoCAD, Solidworks or equivalent).
• Ability to analyze and interpret experimental data using software tools (e.g., Excel, JMP, Graph Pad Prism) required.
• Strong engineering fundamentals and analytical abilities.
• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Effectively communicate issues/problems and results that impact timelines, accuracy and reliability of project data.
• Excellent organizational and bench skills.
• Comfortable designing and performing laboratory experiments for testing microfluidic devices.
• Demonstrated propensity to be creative, collaborative, proactive, and self-motivated in the execution and completion of assigned tasks.
• Proven track record in developing and delivering microfluidic systems (consumables and instruments).
• Knowledge of process development, material selection, and surface treatment/functionalization for microfluidic devices.
• Knowledge of design for volume manufacturing processes.
• Understanding of design of microfluidic features including: Mixing elements and strategies. Capillary microfluidic features and strategies. Fluidic Inlet and outlet integration. Sensor integration
• Understanding of design and prototyping fabrication processes including: Microfabrication Embossing Plastic Bonding

Nice To Haves

• Advanced degree preferred.
• Experience programming for instrument control and data analysis (LabView, MATLAB, Python) strongly preferred.
• Experience in an ISO, cGMP, or other regulated environment preferred.
• Demonstrated proficiency in simulation software such as COMSOL or Ansys-Fluent preferred.
• Working knowledge of the manufacture of FDA regulated devises is a plus.
• Separation or sorting elements and techniques desired.
• Bubble traps and similar mitigations desired.
• Passive and active valving desired.
• Injection molding desired
• Etching desired
• Roll to roll converting desired
• Soft lithography desired

Responsibilities

• Design, fabricate, and characterize microfluidic devices for integration with biological assays including but not limited to ELISA and molecular assays.
• Identify opportunities for improving performance, reliability, and cost-effectiveness in future generations of products.
• Contribute to the development of requirements and specifications.
• Contribute to the development, implementation, and documentation of test protocols for both informal and formal design testing.
• Interact with outside vendors and MSD's supplier quality department to source and qualify parts and materials.
• Develop relevant design control documentation.
• Present designs, engineering issues, and solutions to senior management as required.
• Specific duties will vary depending upon departmental requirements.

Benefits

• 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