Senior Mechanical Engineer – Pharmacy Automation Innovator

Becton Dickinson; Limerick; On-site; EUR 57,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

BD in Limerick is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer for Pharmacy Automation. The role focuses on technical design, development and testing of robotic systems, with cross-functional collaboration across Systems, Electrical and Controls teams to optimize performance and manufacturability.

The candidate will prototype ideas, validate designs via simulations and testing, and mentor junior engineers while adhering to ISO and DFSS/RCA methodologies to deliver reliable automation solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Eng in Mechanical Engineering or related field with 5+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience in industrial automation and/or robotic system design.
• Technical execution in a cross-functional team on large development projects.
• Mechanical CAD tools experience (SolidWorks), FEA, material selection, sheet metal design, tooling and qualification; GD&T and rapid prototyping.
• Technical drawings to ISO GPS standards; data acquisition, analysis and DFSS/RCA.
• Strong communication, influence without authority, and mathematical capability for statics and reliability.
• Knowledge of ISO 13485, IEC 61010, CE marking; risk assessment using dFMEA and hazard analyses.

Responsibilities

• Technical design, development, and testing of complex mechanical projects within Pharmacy Automation’s Robotic Product Portfolio.
• Ownership of component and assembly design from concept through manufacturing; contribute to system architecture.
• CAD modeling of electromechanical assemblies to support new designs and improve existing ones.
• Define product requirements to deliver optimal customer solutions.
• Collaborate with Systems, Electrical, Controls and other Mechanical Engineers to ensure strong system design and performance.
• Create and present design summaries for technical reviews with cross-functional representation.
• Provide technical leadership on multiple projects; assess feasibility and plan resources.
• Derive Verification and Validation plans for new designs.
• Lead and mentor junior engineers; drive product improvements and CAPA.
• Spearhead failure investigations with cross-functional teams for field issues.

Skills

Cross-functional work

Engineering analysis

Robotics design

Technical leadership

Education

Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

FEA

GD&T

Job description

BD in Limerick is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer for Pharmacy Automation. The role focuses on technical design, development and testing of robotic systems, with cross-functional collaboration across Systems, Electrical and Controls teams to optimize performance and manufacturability.

The candidate will prototype ideas, validate designs via simulations and testing, and mentor junior engineers while adhering to ISO and DFSS/RCA methodologies to deliver reliable automation solutions.