Mechanical Designer

Battelle•Columbus, OH

10d•Hybrid

About The Position

Battelle delivers when others can’t. We conduct research and development, manage national laboratories, design and manufacture products and deliver critical services for our clients—whether they are a multi-national corporation, a small start-up or a government agency. We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply. Job Summary You will be a core team member in the design and development of medical products and systems. This role contributes to all phases of product design, including initial requirements definition, conceptualization, feasibility assessment/demonstration, detailed design including engineering analysis and testing; verification testing and documentation, and transfer to the client (or manufacturing) and follow-on support as needed. You will work on projects that typically involve teams from multiple disciplines: mechanical, electrical, software, systems, industrial design, and human factors.

Requirements

Strong organizational and time management skills
Strong interpersonal communication and presentation skills (verbal, written, and visual)
Creative problem solving and analytical skills
Motivated team player experienced working in diverse teams
Ability to conduct technical activities with minimal direction
Initiative-taker and mindset for continuous learning
Bachelor’s degree in an engineering field; three years of experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Experience in conceptualizing design requirements and being able to transform requirements into a feasible design based on both verbal and visual information under moderate supervision
Proficiency in SolidWorks CAD
Familiarity with manufacturing techniques e.g. plastic part design, machined parts, sheet metal, packaging of electronics/cables, etc., for products such as automotive, consumer, and medical devices
U.S. Citizen or Existing Work Authorization

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with PDM or PTC Windchill vaults
Plastic injection molding and plastic part design
Hands on general lab skills e.g. building and testing prototypes
Familiarity with Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing per ASME Y14.5

Responsibilities

Develop mechanical products, subsystems, and/or components
Participate in shaping the product design through upfront brainstorming and concept generation, as well as defining the functional needs, system requirements, and verification methods
Apply creative thought and state-of-the-art technology to solve technical design problems throughout the entire development process
Collaborate with technicians and/or do hands-on assembly and testing work in the lab
Work with Project Management and task leads to complete tasks within budget and schedule
Generate design, development, and support documentation following QS/ISO processes and procedures
Communicate results and progress to project leadership using written and oral communication

Benefits

Live an Extraordinary Life We care about your well-being, not just on the job. Battelle offers comprehensive and competitive benefits to help you live your best life.
Balance life through a compressed work schedule : Most of our team follows a flexible, compressed work schedule that allows for every other Friday off—giving you a dedicated day to accomplish things in your personal life without using vacation time.
Enjoy enhanced work flexibility, including a hybrid arrangement: You have options for where and when you work. Our Together with Flexibility model allows you to work 60% in-office and 40% remote, with Monday and Tuesday as common in-office days, dependent on team and position needs .
Take time to recharge : You get paid time off to support work-life balance and keep motivated.
Prioritize wellness : Stay healthy with medical, dental, and vision coverage with wellness incentives and benefits plus a variety of optional supplemental benefits.
Better together : Coverage for partners, gender-affirming care and health support, and family formation support.
Build your financial future : Build financial stability with an industry-leading 401(k) retirement savings plan. For most employees, we put in 5 percent whether you contribute or not, and match your contributions on top of that.
Advance your education : Tuition assistance is available to pursue higher education.
A Work Environment Where You Succeed For brilliant minds in science, technology, engineering and business operations, Battelle is the place to do the greatest good by solving humanity’s most pressing challenges and creating a safer, healthier and more secure world.
You will have the opportunity to thrive in a culture that inspires you to:
Apply your talent to challenging and meaningful projects
Receive select funding to pursue ideas in scientific and technological discovery
Partner with world-class experts in a collaborative environment
Nurture and develop the next generation of scientific leaders
Give back to and improve our communities