Sr. Mechanical Design Engineer
About The Position
The Sr. Mechanical Engineer is responsible for planning and executing mechanical engineering tasks for the product development of advanced instruments. This individual will be working closely with other members of our interdisciplinary team developing innovative advanced related products and technologies. The candidate must be a fast learner, strong problem solver, and exceptional communicator. This position will require you to translate ideas into high-level design concepts and working prototypes. The candidate must have a proven ability to understand complex problems and requirements as described by customers, product liaisons, scientific and engineering team members.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related engineering discipline.
- Minimum of 5 years of professional mechanical engineering experience.
- Recent, hands-on experience using SOLIDWORKS for mechanical design, assemblies, and engineering documentation.
- Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical drawings, specifications, and engineering documentation.
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
Nice To Haves
- Experience developing advanced instrumentation, analytical systems, or complex electromechanical products.
- GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing) experience.
- Experience with micro injection molding processes and design.
- Experience designing electrical connectors, motion control systems, chassis, and valve-based systems.
- Experience with laboratory automation systems.
- Working knowledge of microfluidics and MEMS manufacturing processes.
- Experience developing products that incorporate microfluidic components.
- Demonstrated technical leadership and project ownership from concept through prototype and production.
- Experience supporting manufacturing, testing, and product commercialization activities.
Responsibilities
- Design all advanced instrument parts and assemblies using SOLIDWORKS to meet specifications and for Design for Manufacturability (DFM) on integrated microfluidics, pneumatic, and liquid handling systems.
- Create test fixtures for Design of Experiments (DOE) as well as Verification, and Validation processes.
- Perform experimental testing and analyze resulting data.
- Lead project teams in the preparation of engineering inputs, cost estimates, schedules, and project management.
- Prepare for, and participate in, comprehensive design reviews.
- Evaluate performance at the component and system levels via both SOLIDWORKS modeling and hands-on experimental methods.
- Develop and execute component reliability and qualification tests.
- Develop quality procedures to support the manufacturing team in pilot builds and troubleshooting during production.
- Write engineering change orders on existing products to improve designs and correct problems.
- Meet deadlines, sustain superior personal task management, and deliver consistent high performance.
- Perform other department-specific duties as assigned.
Benefits
- competitive compensation
- performance incentives
- retirement plans
- Training and professional development
- medical
- dental
- vision
- life insurance
- wellness programs
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Paid parental leave for both maternity and paternity
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with a company match of up to 4%
- Employee stock ownership (ISO) opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
