At Sartorius, we are seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join our team in Ann Arbor, MI. In this on-site role, you will be responsible for conducting product development activities within the Product Development - Mechanical Engineering team according to the Sartorius Product Development Life Cycle process. You will work with a team of engineers and scientists to conceive, model, prototype, and test laboratory products in accordance with established requirements, goals, and objectives.

*Onsite role based at our Ann Arbor, MI site*

What you will accomplish together with us:

• Develop mechanical designs for new laboratory products
• Prototype mechanical designs in-house using commercial 3D printers and metalworking machinery
• Partner with machine shops and manufacturing houses to produce parts for Sartorius instruments, coordinating technical communication to ensure adherence to design specifications
• Develop test protocols, execute test cases and write test reports during prototyping and product verification
• Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team of engineers and scientists during design integration activities to overcome design challenges
• Participate in design transfer to production; draft and maintain assembly work instructions and specifications; support manufacturing line start-up and troubleshooting under guidance
• Conduct engineering analyses (structural, thermal, vibration, corrosion) and drive data-based decisions

What will convince us:

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or higher education required
• 7+ years of experience developing laboratory products and instrumentation
• Experience with SolidWorks or equivalent CAD program
• Demonstrated knowledge of applied mechanical engineering in product design and verification
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively regarding ideas and mechanical engineering concepts to other individuals and teams
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Must have hands-on work experience that involve using tools, machines, soldering equipment, etc. to build and test mechanical systems
• Identification with our core values: Sustainability, Openness, Enjoyment

What We Offer

As a growing global life science company, with our stock listed on the German DAX and TecDAX , Sartorius offers a wide range of benefits:
Personal and Professional Development: Mentoring, leadership programs, internal seminar offerings
Worklife Balance: Paid vacation, sick time, corporate holidays and community service day; as well as flexible work schedules
Making an Impact Right from the Start: Comprehensive onboarding, including a virtual online platform
Welcoming Culture: Mutual support, team spirit and international collaboration; communities on numerous topics such as "Coaching", "Agile Working" and a "Businesswomen's Network"
Health & Well Being: Wide selection of health and well-being support such as a variety of medical plans to choose from, dental, vision, EAP, and other wellness programs.
Intelligent Working Environment: Working in smart buildings with the latest technology and equipment.

Retirement Savings Plan: 401 k (with generous company match)
Flexible Spending: HSA, FSA (dependent care & healthcare spending), Transportation Commuter Account
Company Paid Benefits: Basic Life Insurance, AD&D, EAP, Family Planning & Women's Health, Health Advocate
Additional/Optional: Supplemental Life Insurance (employee, spouse & dependents), Legal Services, LTD & STD, Critical Illness Insurance, Student Loan Tuition Refinance Service

We look forward to receiving your application.

www.sartorius.com/career