Senior Mechanical Engineer
About The Position
Covaris, a PerkinElmer Company, develops sample preparation solutions for multiomics research and clinical applications, including instruments and consumables powered by Adaptive Focused Acoustics technology. The Senior Mechanical Engineer will advance core technologies for laboratory instruments and consumables through new product development and sustaining engineering, from concept and design through manufacturing. The role includes designing acoustics-based laboratory instruments, sample-treatment products, and hardware accessories for laboratory automation. Products may include electromechanical, fluidic, thermal, optical, and acoustic subsystems, as well as precision plastic consumables designed for demanding acoustic environments. The engineer works independently and with cross-functional engineering and scientific teams to conceive, design, analyze, test, document, and release products for manufacturing. The position is predominantly on-site in Woburn, Massachusetts; occasional remote work is permitted with supervisor approval. Travel to vendors and trade shows may be required, up to 10%.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent and 5 or more years of product development experience, or a BS and MS in Mechanical Engineering and 3 or more years of experience.
- Sketch-based CAD modeling experience in PLM or database file-management systems.
- Familiarity with mechanical drawing best practices using ASME and ANSI standards.
- Experience with GD&T and tolerance analysis for assemblies and interfaces.
- Experience with mid- to high-complexity electromechanical assemblies.
- Experience with quality-control processes and familiarity with ISO 9001.
- Experience with precision-machined parts, molded parts, ceramic components, or similar components.
- Expertise with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and Outlook.
- Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.
- Ability to work in a laboratory setting and lift objects weighing up to 25 pounds.
Nice To Haves
- Proficiency with 3D printing and commercially available printers and techniques.
- Advanced SolidWorks modeling experience and familiarity with its PDM file-management system.
- Competency with FEA, CFD, and other analysis modules available in SolidWorks.
- Experience with dFMEA, pFMEA, DOE, and DFM.
- Exposure to biology, biotechnology, or biopharma.
- Experience with motorized multi-axis motion systems and robotics for SBS plate manipulation and laboratory automation.
- Experience developing regulated products, preferably FDA Class II or IVD instruments, and familiarity with ISO 13485.
- Strong problem-solving skills, including the ability to break down complex problems and use structured problem-solving tools.
- Practical knowledge of engineering-material behavior, including fabrication processes and plating techniques.
- Scripting or programming skills in Python or an equivalent language.
Responsibilities
- Conceive and design ultrasound-based instrumentation and hardware accessories for laboratory automation, both independently and on cross-functional teams.
- Use SolidWorks to design mechanical components and assemblies for instruments and hardware accessories.
- Use calculations, simulation such as FEA and CFD, and experimentation to verify that designs meet functional, cost, ergonomic, and material-compatibility requirements.
- Create and execute design-of-experiment studies and test plans to evaluate and verify designs.
- Lead cross-functional design reviews and document designs, including mechanical component and assembly drawings, product specifications, test plans, verification reports, and supporting process and change-order documentation.
- Manage external vendors to ensure components meet design specifications and are delivered with high quality and reproducibility.
- Execute engineering change orders in the eQMS system.
- Develop rapid prototypes using 3D printing, in-house machining, and external rapid-prototyping providers.
- Prepare reports and presentations for audiences ranging from engineers to executive management.
- Participate in FMEA, risk assessments, and root-cause analysis.
- Ensure designs comply with applicable ANSI, ASME, and SBS standards.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
