Senior Mechanical Engineer

SartoriusAnn Arbor, MI
Onsite

About The Position

At Sartorius, we are seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join our team in Ann Arbor, MI. In this on-site role, you will be responsible for conducting product development activities within the Product Development – Mechanical Engineering team according to the Sartorius Product Development Life Cycle process. You will work with a team of engineers and scientists to conceive, model, prototype, and test laboratory products in accordance with established requirements, goals, and objectives. Onsite role based at our Ann Arbor, MI site

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or higher education required
  • 7+ years of experience developing laboratory products and instrumentation
  • Experience with SolidWorks or equivalent CAD program
  • Demonstrated knowledge of applied mechanical engineering in product design and verification
  • Ability to communicate clearly and effectively regarding ideas and mechanical engineering concepts to other individuals and teams
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Must have hands-on work experience that involve using tools, machines, soldering equipment, etc. to build and test mechanical systems
  • Identification with our core values: Sustainability, Openness, Enjoyment

Responsibilities

  • Develop mechanical designs for new laboratory products
  • Prototype mechanical designs in-house using commercial 3D printers and metalworking machinery
  • Partner with machine shops and manufacturing houses to produce parts for Sartorius instruments, coordinating technical communication to ensure adherence to design specifications
  • Develop test protocols, execute test cases and write test reports during prototyping and product verification
  • Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team of engineers and scientists during design integration activities to overcome design challenges
  • Participate in design transfer to production; draft and maintain assembly work instructions and specifications; support manufacturing line start-up and troubleshooting under guidance
  • Conduct engineering analyses (structural, thermal, vibration, corrosion) and drive data-based decisions

Benefits

  • Mentoring
  • leadership programs
  • internal seminar offerings
  • Paid vacation
  • sick time
  • corporate holidays
  • community service day
  • flexible work schedules
  • Comprehensive onboarding, including a virtual online platform
  • Mutual support
  • team spirit
  • international collaboration
  • communities on numerous topics such as “Coaching”, “Agile Working” and a “Businesswomen’s Network”
  • Wide selection of health and well-being support such as a variety of medical plans to choose from
  • dental
  • vision
  • EAP
  • other wellness programs
  • Working in smart buildings with the latest technology and equipment
  • 401 k (with generous company match)
  • HSA
  • FSA (dependent care & healthcare spending)
  • Transportation Commuter Account
  • Basic Life Insurance
  • AD&D
  • EAP
  • Family Planning & Women’s Health
  • Health Advocate
  • Supplemental Life Insurance (employee, spouse & dependents)
  • Legal Services
  • LTD & STD
  • Critical Illness Insurance
  • Student Loan Tuition Refinance Service
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