Sr. Mechanical Engineer - Medical Devices

Battelle•Columbus, OH

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

Battelle delivers when others can’t. We conduct research and development, manage national laboratories, design and manufacture products and deliver critical services for our clients—whether they are a multi-national corporation, a small start-up or a government agency. We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply. Job Summary You will be a core team member in the design and development of medical and commercial products and systems. This role contributes to all phases of product design including initial requirements definition, conceptualization, and feasibility assessment/demonstration; detail design including engineering analysis and testing; verification and validation testing and documentation; transfer to the client and follow-on support as needed. Projects typically involve multidisciplinary teams so you will regularly interface with electrical, software, systems, human factors, and other engineers as needed for the project. You will work closely with the program manager as both an individual contributor and/or a technical lead responsible for guiding other engineers also depending on the needs of the project. This particular role is for experienced engineers who have been part of product development for the early part of their careers but are seeking a new challenge, new environment, or both to build their experience and accelerate their career.

Requirements

B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited university and 8+ years working experience in product development, solution design, or engineering consultancies or M.S. in Mechanical Engineering and 6+ years of working experience in product development, solution design, or engineering consultancies
Design engineering experience with medical technology or simulated regulated technology requiring traceability of the design over time
Design for plastic injection molded part experience
Design for manufacturing experience e.g. machined parts, sheet metal, packaging of electronics/cables, etc. for products
Fluent using CAD software (e.g. SolidWorks)
Project or technical task leadership experience
Strong organizational, planning and time management skills
Strong interpersonal communication and presentation skills (verbal, written, and visual)
Creative problem solving and analytical skills
Ability to conduct technical activities with minimal direction and or assume task leadership responsibilities
Experienced working in diverse teams and incorporating others’ perspectives into shared ideas and concepts
Self-starter and continual learner

Nice To Haves

Experience in the design and development of medical devices, diagnostic instrumentation, or drug delivery devices is highly preferred
Hands-on general lab skills including the building and testing of prototypes
Literate in Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing
Experience using FEA analysis tools with a strong preference for ANSYS
Experience in the design of high tolerance plastic components for injections and other molding processes.
Understanding of the FDA Quality System Regulation (QSR) and involvement in an ISO13485 operational environment

Responsibilities

Develop mechanical products, subsystems and/or components
Participate in shaping the product design through upfront brainstorming and concept generation, as well as defining functional needs, system requirements and verification methods
Apply creative thought and state-of-the-art technology to solve technical design problems throughout the entire development process
Work with technicians and/or hands-on assembly and testing work in the lab to demonstrate feasibility or refine the design solution
Work with program managers to complete and/or lead tasks within budget and schedule
Generate design, development and support documentation following QS/ISO processes and procedures
Communicate results and progress using written and oral communication to project leadership and the customer
Work with management and Team Leads to participate in (and potentially lead) developmental activities for less experienced team members
Participate in business development activities including drafting proposal language and developing task level of effort estimations

Benefits

Live an Extraordinary Life We care about your well-being, not just on the job. Battelle offers comprehensive and competitive benefits to help you live your best life.
Balance life through a compressed work schedule : Most of our team follows a flexible, compressed work schedule that allows for every other Friday off—giving you a dedicated day to accomplish things in your personal life without using vacation time.
Enjoy enhanced work flexibility, including a hybrid arrangement: You have options for where and when you work. Our Together with Flexibility model allows you to work 60% in-office and 40% remote, with Monday and Tuesday as common in-office days, dependent on team and position needs .
Take time to recharge : You get paid time off to support work-life balance and keep motivated.
Prioritize wellness : Stay healthy with medical, dental, and vision coverage with wellness incentives and benefits plus a variety of optional supplemental benefits.
Better together : Coverage for partners, gender-affirming care and health support, and family formation support.
Build your financial future : Build financial stability with an industry-leading 401(k) retirement savings plan. For most employees, we put in 5 percent whether you contribute or not, and match your contributions on top of that.
Advance your education : Tuition assistance is available to pursue higher education.
A Work Environment Where You Succeed For brilliant minds in science, technology, engineering and business operations, Battelle is the place to do the greatest good by solving humanity’s most pressing challenges and creating a safer, healthier and more secure world.
You will have the opportunity to thrive in a culture that inspires you to:
Apply your talent to challenging and meaningful projects
Receive select funding to pursue ideas in scientific and technological discovery
Partner with world-class experts in a collaborative environment
Nurture and develop the next generation of scientific leaders
Give back to and improve our communities