Senior Mechanical Engineer

Working within Bio-Rad's Clinical Diagnostics Group R&D organization as an Instrument Engineer with Mechanical Engineering background, you’ll take engineering concepts and requirements and transform them into functional prototypes and finished products that improve healthcare outcomes for people around the world. Leveraging your knowledge of engineering principles and best practices, you’ll have an active role in the development and testing of new products. You'll also collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team of engineers and scientists, providing your technical knowledge and insights to ensure our products deliver the highest levels of quality and functionality. As a Senior Mechanical Engineer, you will participate and provide leadership in the mechanical design of new electromechanical IVD instrumentation and consumables. This includes providing specifications creation, performing engineering modeling and analyses, developing test methods and fixtures, documenting, and communicating the design to internal stakeholders and external suppliers. This role demands significant creativity and will require experience using best engineering practices in the design, analysis and verification of components, assemblies, mechanisms, and systems.

How You’ll Make An Impact: 

Technical Development and Analysis 

• Design, develop, prototype, measure, modify, and test mechanical systems as part of electromechanical equipment development. Specification and qualification of new mechanical designs. 
• Design with knowledge of materials and manufacturing processes and understand the interdependencies/design constraints with other project team members. 
• Exhibit cooperation and sound judgment in design tradeoffs resulting in reliable designs. 
• Design for: Quality, Reliability, Serviceability, Manufacturability, Test and Product Cost while meeting the needs of the customer. Complete new equipment/component installations, preventative maintenance activities, and emergency repairs with proper supporting documentation in compliance with Quality Assurance. 
• Conduct simulation of systems as appropriate to assure product performance. 
• Diagnose the causes of system failures and specify solutions. 
• Support production of final product by troubleshooting process and component problems 
• Provide engineering support to Manufacturing, Materials, Test Engineering, and Service to facilitate transfer of designs 
• Assess field reliability data and improve existing product designs as necessary 
• Shepherd projects through the design control process (design specification, design review, risk analysis, etc.), and support New Product Introduction personnel in initial builds (procurement, assembly, troubleshooting) 

Project Management and Documentation 

• Maintain rigorous documentation for all phases of product development, including design specifications, test plans, CAD models, drawings, and change orders associated with IVD instruments and accessories. 
• Participate in developing & executing project plans, adhere to milestones, and manage concurrent projects. 
• Routine communication with peers and supervisors including documentation of work, meetings, and decisions. Ensure that meetings, project reviews and action lists are kept current and communicated to all stakeholders in a timely fashion. 
• Interface with manufacturing and supply chain teams to ensure smooth transfer of products into production. 
• Direct outside contract personnel as needed for completion of specific tasks.

Quality, Compliance, and Regulated Practices 

• Support compliance to regulatory requirements including electromagnetic interference/electromagnetic compatibility (EMI/EMC), Underwriters Laboratories (UL), REACH/RoHS and other environmental standards. 
• Perform work in adherence to the Quality Management System (QMS), including development and maintenance of documentation. 
• Ensure designs meet requirements regulated by FDA, UL, IEC, CE, and other governing bodies. 
• Participate in selection of vendors and fabrication sources to assure quality and compliance to released specifications.

What You Bring:

• Education: B.S. in Mechanical Engineering is a must
• Work Experience: 5+ years industry related experience. 
• Strong troubleshooting skills and communication skills a must
• Ability to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move approximately 80-100 lbs
• Experience supporting laboratory equipment is desired. 
• Understanding of automation design. 
• High Proficiency using software like 3D CAD to design mechanisms; SolidWorks preferred (3D design & surfacing), Matlab, Finite Element Analysis (such as Ansys/ Pro Mechanica). 
• Programming in Matlab to interface with electro-mechanical assemblies and perform data analysis. 
• Machining & high volume injection molding experience is a plus.

Total Rewards Package: At Bio-Rad, we’re empowered by our purpose and recognize that our employees are as well. That’s why we offer a competitive and comprehensive Total Rewards Program that provides value, quality, and inclusivity while satisfying the diverse needs of our evolving workforce. Bio-Rad's robust offerings serve to enrich the overall health, wealth, and wellbeing of our employees and their families through the various stages of an employee’s work and life cycle.

Benefits: We’re proud to offer a variety of options, including competitive medical plans for you and your family, free HSA funds, a new fertility offering with stipend, group life and disability,  paid parental leave, 401k plus profit sharing, an employee stock purchase program, a new upgraded and streamlined mental health platform, extensive learning and development opportunities, education benefits, student debt relief program, pet insurance, wellness challenges and support, paid time off, Employee Resource Groups (ERG’s), and more! 

Compensation: The estimated base salary range for this position is $117,900 to $162,200 at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be provided in writing at the time of offer, if applicable, and is based on several factors we believe fairly and accurately impact compensation, including geographic location, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, and other job permitted factors. This position is eligible for a variable annual bonus, which is dependent upon achievement of your individual objectives and Company performance.

Who We Are: For 70 years, Bio-Rad has focused on advancing the discovery process and transforming the fields of science and healthcare. As one of the top five life science companies, we are a global leader in developing, manufacturing, and marketing a broad range of high-quality research and clinical diagnostic products. We help people everywhere live longer, healthier lives. Bio-Rad offers a unique employee experience with collaborative teams that span the globe. Here, you are supported by leadership to build your career and are empowered to drive change that makes an impact you can see.  

EEO Statement: Bio-Rad is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, and we welcome candidates of all backgrounds. Veterans, people with physical or mental disabilities, and people of all race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin and citizenship status are encouraged to apply.

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