Automation Project Engineer II (Electro-Mechanical)

Meso Scale Diagnostics; Gaithersburg (MD); On-site; USD 78,000 - 116,000; Full time

Job summary

Meso Scale Diagnostics in Gaithersburg, MD, USA, is seeking a Project Engineer to support the development of automated systems for consumables manufacturing. You will release electromechanical designs, manage purchasing and vendor activities, and ensure designs meet design-control requirements.

The role requires hands-on experience with prototypes, design reviews, and collaboration across cross-functional teams to keep projects on schedule.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or electrical engineering.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in mechanical/electrical design or project engineering roles.
• Experience with prototype or low volume electro-mechanical systems preferred.
• Experience in design review of electro-mechanical systems.
• Experience with SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or other modeling software.

Responsibilities

• Work within established quality systems to release electromechanical designs into design control.
• Manage purchasing and vendor activities for COTS and machined parts.
• Critically analyze part designs and drawings to identify issues in purchase or cost-saving opportunities.
• Source electronic and mechanical components based on required performance specifications.
• Triage multi-project purchasing, design control activities, and issues to keep projects on the critical path.
• Understand and follow laboratory safety precautions and ensure compliance with company safety policies.
• Maintain strong relations with distributors and vendors for product specification and lead time priorities.
• Find new and screen vendors in many new principles. Create working relationships with them.

Skills

Interpretation of drawings & models

Machining practices & materials

Excel data analysis

Oral & written communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or electrical engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Job description

Meso Scale Diagnostics in Gaithersburg, MD, USA, is seeking a Project Engineer to support the development of automated systems for consumables manufacturing. You will release electromechanical designs, manage purchasing and vendor activities, and ensure designs meet design-control requirements.

The role requires hands-on experience with prototypes, design reviews, and collaboration across cross-functional teams to keep projects on schedule.