Mechanical Engineer I (R+D Sustaining)

Midmark Corporation•Versailles, OH

13h

About The Position

The Mechanical Engineer I plays a vital role in designing, developing, and maintaining mechanical systems and components for medical, dental, and animal health markets. The role tests and evaluates designs to ensure they meet client, user, and industry specifications, requirements, and standards. Work is performed under the supervision and guidance of more experienced engineers or managers. The engineer performs product development from design through implementation, applies foundational engineering methods to assigned tasks within defined procedures, and conducts experiments, analyzes data, and interprets results to improve product designs. The position contributes to simple engineering projects, follows best practices and applicable industry standards, identifies and raises project risks, communicates with the team, and escalates issues appropriately. The role also includes leadership, coaching, and mentoring for the co-op group, and developing an understanding of quality in engineering projects.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
Basic data collection and analysis skills to solve simple problems.
Familiarity with basic engineering tools and methods.
Ability to apply problem-solving skills to find root causes and propose solutions.
Basic knowledge of CAD software tools.
Basic knowledge of metals and polymer materials.
Comprehension of basic manufacturing methods.
Understanding of fit and tolerance principles.
Understanding of electronic packaging design.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States; the company does not provide work-authorization sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with SolidWorks and CREO is preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform full-lifecycle product development, from design to implementation.
Apply foundational engineering methods to assigned tasks within defined procedures.
Conduct experiments, analyze data, and interpret results to improve and innovate product designs.
Communicate within the team and escalate issues when needed.
Learn and use new technical tools and methods.
Work on simple engineering projects and follow best practices.
Implement solutions, identify and raise project risks, and contribute as a team member.
Participate actively by sharing ideas and asking questions.
Make decisions within assigned tasks under guidance and escalate appropriately.
Follow industry standards and regulations for quality, safety, and performance.
Provide leadership, coaching, and/or mentoring to the co-op group.
Develop an understanding of the importance of quality in engineering projects.