Job SummaryYou will be a core team member in the design and development of medical and commercial products and systems. This role contributes to all phases of product design including initial requirements definition, conceptualization, and feasibility assessment/demonstration; detail design including engineering analysis and testing; verification and validation testing and documentation; transfer to the client and follow-on support as needed. Projects typically involve multidisciplinary teams so you will regularly interface with electrical, software, systems, human factors, and other engineers as needed for the project. You will work closely with the program manager as both an individual contributor and/or a technical lead responsible for guiding other engineers also depending on the needs of the project.
This particular role is for experienced engineers who have been part of product development for the early part of their careers but are seeking a new challenge, new environment, or both to build their experience and accelerate their career.
Responsibilities - Develop mechanical products, subsystems and/or components
- Participate in shaping the product design through upfront brainstorming and concept generation, as well as defining functional needs, system requirements and verification methods
- Apply creative thought and state-of-the-art technology to solve technical design problems throughout the entire development process
- Work with technicians and/or hands-on assembly and testing work in the lab to demonstrate feasibility or refine the design solution
- Work with program managers to complete and/or lead tasks within budget and schedule
- Generate design, development and support documentation following QS/ISO processes and procedures
- Communicate results and progress using written and oral communication to project leadership and the customer
- Work with management and Team Leads to participate in (and potentially lead) developmental activities for less experienced team members
- Participate in business development activities including drafting proposal language and developing task level of effort estimations
Key Qualifications - B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited university and 8+ years working experience in product development, solution design, or engineering consultancies or M.S. in Mechanical Engineering and 6+ years of working experience in product development, solution design, or engineering consultancies
- Design engineering experience with medical technology or simulated regulated technology requiring traceability of the design over time
- Design for plastic injection molded part experience
- Design for manufacturing experience e.g. machined parts, sheet metal, packaging of electronics/cables, etc. for products
- Fluent using CAD software (e.g. SolidWorks)
- Project or technical task leadership experience
- Strong organizational, planning and time management skills
- Strong interpersonal communication and presentation skills (verbal, written, and visual)
- Creative problem solving and analytical skills
- Ability to conduct technical activities with minimal direction and or assume task leadership responsibilities
- Experienced working in diverse teams and incorporating others' perspectives into shared ideas and concepts
- Self-starter and continual learner
Preferred Qualifications - Experience in the design and development of medical devices, diagnostic instrumentation, or drug delivery devices is highly preferred
- Hands-on general lab skills including the building and testing of prototypes
- Literate in Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing
- Experience using FEA analysis tools with a strong preference for ANSYS
- Experience in the design of high tolerance plastic components for injection and other molding processes.
- Understanding of the FDA Quality System Regulation (QSR) and involvement in an ISO13485 operational environment
Compensation Data Battelle is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The salary range for this role is $87,600 - $124,800 per year, in addition to our comprehensive benefits package. A candidate's salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to education, relevant work experience, skills, and certifications. Salary ranges may vary based on geographic location and market conditions.
Benefits: Live an Extraordinary LifeWe care about your well-being, not just on the job. Battelle offers comprehensive and competitive benefits to help you live your best life.
- Balance life through a compressed work schedule: Most of our team follows a flexible, compressed work schedule that allows for every other Friday off-giving you a dedicated day to accomplish things in your personal life without using vacation time.
- Enjoy enhanced work flexibility, including a hybrid arrangement: You have options for where and when you work. Our Together with Flexibility model allows you to work 60% in-office and 40% remote, with Monday and Tuesday as common in-office days, dependent on team and position needs .
- Take time to recharge: You get paid time off to support work-life balance and keep motivated.
- Prioritize wellness: Stay healthy with medical, dental, and vision coverage with wellness incentives and benefits plus a variety of optional supplemental benefits.
- Better together: Coverage for partners, gender-affirming care and health support, and family formation support.
- Build your financial future: Build financial stability with an industry-leading 401(k) retirement savings plan. For most employees, we put in 5 percent whether you contribute or not, and match your contributions on top of that.
- Advance your education: Tuition assistance is available to pursue higher education.
