Product Development Engineer III

Merck•Bedford, MA

17h•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a Product Development Engineer to work within MilliporeSigma Process Solutions Aseptic Filtration R&D. This position will be based at our Bedford, MA campus. As part of our R&D organization, you will be responsible for research and development projects for novel filtration products/technologies that enable the future manufacturing of therapeutic biopharmaceuticals. You will be a critical member of R&D solving complicated technical problems to deliver future filtration technologies for a wide range of bioprocessing applications. Activities may include analyzing problems, evaluating novel technologies and concepts at bench and pilot scale, conceptualizing a technical path forward, scaling-up to manufacturing process, and/or commercializing of new products. This position offers the opportunity to apply solid scientific and engineering principles as well as institutional knowledge, to solve complex scientific and engineering problems. This position may include domestic travel (10-30%).

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Material Science or other Engineering field with 5+ years industry experience in an Engineering role OR Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Material Science or other Engineering field with 4+ years industry experience in an Engineering role OR PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Material Science or other Engineering field
2+ years of experience in 3D CAD modeling software (Solidworks, Creo)
Strong oral and written communication skills to effectively communicate technical information to different parts of the organization

Nice To Haves

In-depth knowledge and experience in filtration device making and application
Experience in project management, budgeting, risk assessment (e.g. FMEA), validation, and post launch support
Team player able to work effectively with all levels throughout the organization
Result oriented with unwavering resolve to meet project timelines and project needs
Demonstrated track record of innovation
Ability to think independently to achieve project goals
Demonstrated experience solving complicated technical problems
Good track record of new product and/or process development and validation experience
Technical expertise in designing and conducting experiments in laboratory or manufacturing setting with good trouble shooting, problem solving and statistical analysis skills

Responsibilities

Research and development projects for novel filtration products/technologies that enable the future manufacturing of therapeutic biopharmaceuticals.
Solving complicated technical problems to deliver future filtration technologies for a wide range of bioprocessing applications.
Analyzing problems, evaluating novel technologies and concepts at bench and pilot scale, conceptualizing a technical path forward, scaling-up to manufacturing process, and/or commercializing of new products.
Applying solid scientific and engineering principles as well as institutional knowledge, to solve complex scientific and engineering problems.
Conducting experiments in laboratory or manufacturing setting with good trouble shooting, problem solving and statistical analysis skills.
Develop and maintain broad knowledge of state-of-the-art principles and theories thru literature, conferences and workshops.