Mechanical Engineer

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The senior mechanical engineer role is responsible for the creation, test, optimization, and release of designs in instrument development. The successful candidate will participate in the evaluation of new technologies for an instrument that will process multi-analyte consumable and detection systems, contributing to the design, development, and integration of a new platform for the point of care in vitro diagnostics (IVDs) setting.

This individual reports to the Director of Instrument Development and Support working with program teams from multiple locations.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Contribute to the development and commercialization of a new instrument platform specific to the near-patient setting.
• Apply his/her experience in instrument design including motion, detection, thermal, pneumatic, and optical sub-system design.
• Test and optimize new designs and prototypes against technical requirements, and/or performance specifications.
• Evaluate and select new technologies for instrument design in a multi-analyte, multi-sample type system.
• Plan and execute studies, summarize results, and communicate with Assay Developers, Consumable Designers, and Instrument Development Engineers, contributing to component design and system integration.
• As applicable, contribute to FMEAs and risk analysis and mitigation and perform verification and validation activities.
• Participate in technical activities with outside suppliers and consultants.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s Degree in mechanical engineering, material science, or related engineering field. Master’s Degree Preferred.
• 7+ years of related work experience with a good understanding of the specified functional areas.
• Successful experience in new product design, development, and commercialization, preferred near-patient setting.
• Demonstrated critical thinking, and strong problem-solving skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills including test method development, execution, and documentation.
• Organized and detail-oriented with experience in design controls.
• Ability to work in a team environment across domestic and international locations.