Mechanical Design Engineer

Drucker Diagnostics • State College, PA

6h • Onsite

About The Position

As a Mechanical Design Engineer, you will be a member of the Engineering Team that designs and develops laboratory and medical devices based on product and market requirements. You will take part in designing, testing, and verifying instruments, systems, subsystems, and individual components, in compliance with ISO 13485, IVDR, MDR, and FDA design and development procedures. Your work will directly advance our mission to make people safer, healthier, and more productive.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, plus at least 1 year of directly related experience.
• Experience designing components using sheet metal, machined parts, injection molded plastics, and other common manufacturing processes.
• Working knowledge of engineering standards and regulatory requirements applicable to medical devices (UL, CE, ANSI, ISO, and FDA preferred).
• SolidWorks or similar CAD software
• MS Office Suite products to create specification sheets, work instructions, manuals, and spreadsheets.
• Demonstrate a consistent commitment to maintaining a safe work environment for yourself and others.
• Follow all company safety policies, procedures, and required personal protective equipment (PPE) practices.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with embedded electronics or electro-mechanical systems is beneficial.
• MS Project or similar project management tools preferred.

Responsibilities

• Work with others in a group setting and lead mechanical design activities for new product development, product enhancements, and engineering change projects from concept through commercialization.
• Design innovative laboratory and medical devices that integrate mechanical, electrical, and optical systems while balancing performance, manufacturability, quality, cost, and customer needs.
• Collaborate closely with Product Management, Manufacturing, Quality, Regulatory Affairs, Marketing, Supply Chain, and Operations to develop practical, customer-focused solutions.
• Create and maintain accurate 3D models, engineering drawings, assemblies, tooling designs, and related technical documentation using SolidWorks or equivalent CAD software.
• Utilize engineering analysis tools, including Finite Element Analysis (FEA), to evaluate product performance, reliability, and durability.
• Design with manufacturing in mind by applying Design for Manufacturing (DFM), Design for Assembly (DFA), and Design for Serviceability principles.
• Develop, build, and evaluate prototypes while partnering with internal teams, suppliers, and external development partners.
• Plan and execute engineering testing, verification, and validation activities to ensure designs meet product requirements and applicable regulatory standards.
• Create and maintain multi-level Bills of Material (BOMs), engineering specifications, and technical documentation throughout the product lifecycle.
• Support manufacturing through production launches, troubleshooting, root cause analysis, continuous improvement initiatives, and implementation of design improvements.
• Participate in risk management activities and design reviews to ensure product safety, quality, and regulatory compliance.
• Contribute to a culture of innovation by identifying opportunities to improve products, processes, efficiency, and customer satisfaction.
• Support cross-functional problem-solving while promoting teamwork, knowledge sharing, and continuous learning.

Benefits

• 401k with company match
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance benefits
• Health Savings Account (HSA) or Flexible Spending Account (FSA) with company match
• Employer-paid Basic Life Insurance with AD&D coverage
• Up to 10 paid holidays per year plus your birthday
• Personal Time Off (PTO)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level