Lead Mechanical Engineer (R & D)

Danaher•Marlborough, MA

7d•$90,000 - $125,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Lead Development Engineer leads product development activities for bioprocessing equipment from concept through commercial release, including new product introductions, sustaining engineering, and line extensions. As part of the R&D team, the role independently develops technical solutions, leads engineering workstreams, and collaborates across functions to deliver safe, reliable, manufacturable, and cost-effective products. The position is based in Marlborough, Massachusetts, with occasional work in Shrewsbury, Massachusetts, and is on-site. It reports to the Principal Hardware Engineer.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
At least 3 years of product development experience.
Proficiency in engineering documentation, product development processes, and mechanical design principles, including GD&T and tolerance stack-up analysis.
Hands-on experience with prototype fabrication and testing, including metal and plastic fabrication, drilling, cutting, assembly techniques, fastener selection, welding methods, and additive manufacturing (3D printing).
Ability to independently execute engineering projects, perform technical analysis and problem solving, contribute to risk management and root-cause investigations, mentor junior engineers, collaborate across functions, and work with suppliers and external manufacturing partners.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree.
Experience with bioprocessing equipment, life sciences, medical devices, industrial equipment, or other regulated products.
Experience with Creo, PLM/PDM systems, and FEA.
Knowledge of applicable product safety and regulatory standards.

Responsibilities

Lead the design, development, and refinement of mechanical components, assemblies, and systems to meet performance, cost, reliability, and manufacturability goals.
Create and review engineering drawings, specifications, 3D models, and other design outputs using CAD tools and standard design practices.
Maintain bills of materials in MRP/ERP systems and lead engineering change request and engineering change order activities.
Define and document design inputs, maintaining traceability among requirements, design outputs, risk management, and verification activities throughout product development in accordance with Good Documentation Practices.
Lead technical activities for assigned projects by mentoring junior engineers, facilitating design reviews, resolving technical challenges, and promoting engineering best practices.
Independently execute engineering projects and perform technical analysis and problem solving.
Contribute to risk management and root-cause investigations.
Collaborate across functions and work with suppliers and external manufacturing partners to support product development and lifecycle improvements.
Conduct hands-on prototype fabrication and testing, troubleshooting, and hardware design evaluation.