Harvard Bioscience Inc.

Senior Mechanical Engineer

Harvard Bioscience Inc. • $90K — $120K *
St. Paul, MN 55106In-Person
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering; Master's preferred.
  • 5+ years of experience in mechanical engineering, ideally for medical devices.
  • Strong knowledge of fluid dynamics and precision mechanical systems.
  • Proficiency in SolidWorks and mechanical analysis software.
  • Experience with design for manufacturability (DFM) and assembly (DFA).
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and multitasking ability.
  • Understanding of materials and manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

  • Lead mechanical design of new respiratory systems from concept to market.
  • Provide engineering support for existing products, focusing on design updates.
  • Develop and maintain detailed design documentation as per company standards.
  • Conduct engineering analyses including DFMEA and risk assessments.
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams for optimal system performance.
  • Support prototype fabrication and product validation efforts.
  • Interface with suppliers to ensure quality mechanical designs.

Benefits

  • Collaborative team environment with opportunities for innovation.
  • Engagement in meaningful projects within preclinical research tools.
  • Access to cutting-edge technology and tools in product development.
Full Job Description
What are we looking for (Position Summary):

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Mechanical Engineer to join our product development team supporting the Buxco® line of respiratory and inhalation systems. This role will focus on sustaining and enhancing current products while driving the design and development of next-generation systems. The ideal candidate will have expertise in mechanical design, precision instrumentation, and complex system integration, with a passion for innovation in preclinical respiratory research tools.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Lead the mechanical design and development of new respiratory and inhalation systems from concept through commercialization.
  • Provide sustaining engineering support for existing products, including design updates, reliability improvements, and cost reduction initiatives.
  • Develop and maintain detailed design documentation, including system state diagrams and requirements documents in accordance with company documentation policies.
  • Conduct engineering analysis including multi-factor tolerance studies, DFMEA, and risk assessments.
  • Collaborate with electrical, software, firmware, manufacturing, and scientific services teams to ensure system-level performance.
  • Support prototype fabrication, design verification, and product validation activities.
  • Interface with suppliers and manufacturing partners to ensure manufacturability and quality of mechanical designs.

Skills and Abilities Required:
  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline required; Master's degree preferred.
  • Minimum of 5 years of mechanical engineering experience, preferably in medical devices, life sciences, or precision instrumentation.
  • Strong understanding of fluid dynamics, pneumatics, and precision mechanical systems.
  • Demonstrated experience with new product development, including design, prototyping, verification, and commercialization.
  • Proficiency in SolidWorks, good modeling practices and mechanical analysis software.
  • Experience with design for manufacturability (DFM) and design for assembly (DFA).
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Ability to quickly and efficiently understand, condense, organize and communicate information across disciplines to facilitate informed technical decision making.
  • A strong knowledge of materials, fabrication & machining processes and manufacturing processes.
  • Must be self-motivated and a team player, with personal responsibility to deliver on commitments

Bonus Skills & Experience
  • Knowledge of physiology, including respiratory, cardiac, and neurological systems.
  • Sensor experience, including micro and nano sensors.
  • Knowledge of applicable regulatory standards (ISO 9001, CE marking).

Education and Experience Required:
  • S. in Mechanical Engineering with 5-7 years of engineering experience
  • MS in Mechanical Engineering with 3 years of engineering experience

About Harvard Bioscience Inc.

Harvard Bioscience, Inc. is a global developer, manufacturer and marketer of a broad range of specialized products, primarily apparatus and scientific instruments, used to advance life science research and regenerative medicine. Our products are sold to thousands of researchers in over 100 countries primarily through our dedicated direct sales force. We are a leader in the market segments we serve, with a focus on improving the accuracy and efficiency of research, including in drug discovery, neuroscience, stem cell research, cell biology and regenerative medicine. Our product portfolio includes over 10,000 products marketed under well-known and respected brand names such as Harvard Apparatus, Denville Scientific, and BTX. We have a diverse customer base, including leading research institutions, pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, academic and government laboratories, hospitals and reference laboratories.
Learn more about Harvard Bioscience Inc.
Size
475 employees
Market Cap
$106.7 million
Industry
Healthcare
Net Income
-$7.8 million
Founded
1901
5 Year Trend
+2.6%
Revenue
$102.1 million
NASDAQ
HBIO
* Ladders Estimates

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