Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or related field; master's preferred.
5+ years of mechanical engineering experience, ideally in medical devices or precision instrumentation.
Strong understanding of fluid dynamics, pneumatics, and precision mechanical systems.
Proficiency in SolidWorks 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.
Knowledge of materials, fabrication, machining, and manufacturing processes.
Responsibilities
Lead mechanical design and development of new respiratory systems from concept to commercialization.
Provide engineering support for existing products, focusing on design updates and reliability improvements.
Develop and maintain detailed design documentation per company policies.
Conduct engineering analyses, including DFMEA and risk assessments.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure system-level performance.
Support prototype fabrication and product validation activities.
Interface with suppliers to ensure manufacturability and quality of designs.
Benefits
Opportunity to work on innovative respiratory research tools.
Collaborative environment with cross-functional teams.
Engagement in both sustaining and new product development.
Exposure to cutting-edge technologies in medical devices.
Potential for professional growth and development within the company.
Full Job Description
THE OPPORTUNITY Harvard Bioscience is currently 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 Job Functions
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 analyses, 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
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 the 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 work effectively on a team and take personal responsibility for delivering on commitments.
Bonus skills and experience
Experience with Ansys and computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulations.
Knowledge of physiology, including respiratory, cardiac, and neurological systems.
Sensor experience, including microsensors, nanosensors, and silicon-based sensors.
Knowledge of applicable regulatory standards (ISO 9001, CE marking).
Education and Experience and/or equivalent
Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or a related discipline is required; master's degree is preferred.
Minimum of 5 years of mechanical engineering experience, preferably in medical devices, life sciences, or precision instrumentation.
Physical demands
Typical office environment with some laboratory work, including occasional lifting of up to 20 pounds.
travel
Travel up to 5 days per quarter, based on business needs.
FLSA Exempt
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.
