Design and Fabrication Engineer

Boehringer Laboratories, LLC; Phoenixville (Chester County); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with employer match

Professional growth environment

Competitive wage and benefits package

Job summary

A medical device manufacturer in Chester County is seeking a Design and Fabrication Engineer. In this role, you'll transform early design concepts into functional prototypes, collaborating closely with cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate has at least 5 years of relevant experience, proficient in manual machining and CAD/CAM software, and is comfortable in a fast-paced startup environment. The position offers competitive pay and benefits, including a 401(k).

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years related work experience.
• Hands-on experience with additive manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of GD&T and material properties.

Responsibilities

• Contributes to product designs from sketches to detailed drawings.
• Construct and test prototypes under real-world conditions.
• Support transition of new products into manufacturing.

Skills

Manual machining

CNC programming

CAD/CAM skills (SolidWorks)

Additive manufacturing / 3D printing

Problem-solving ability

Organizational skills

Effective communication

Education

Associate's degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

Lathe

Mill

Grinder

3D printing technologies (FDM, SLA, SLS)

Job description

Medical Device – Design and Fabrication Engineer

Our exciting growth has identified the need to add a Design and Fabrication Engineer to join our team! The ideal candidate thrives at the intersection of design and fabrication, ensuring prototypes meet performance, quality, and manufacturability requirements while collaborating closely with engineers and cross-functional teams.

Overview of the Role

This role will play a key role in developing innovative medical devices by transforming early design concepts into functional prototypes and production-ready components. This hands-on position combines machining, CAD/CAM design, and 3D printing expertise with problem-solving skills to accelerate product development in a fast-paced startup environment.

Who You’ll Work With

You will report to the Engineering Manager while working closely with project engineers and cross-functional teams.

Major Accountabilities

• Contributes to product designs based on defined customer needs, including adapting existing designs for new applications, from early sketches to detailed engineering drawings.
• Construct and test prototypes, components, and assemblies under real-world operating conditions to evaluate design concepts, improve performance, and generate data for development and quality control.
• Diagnose technical issues and recommend solutions, including design modifications, material substitutions, or component reconfigurations.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Analyze and interpret test results against design specifications and make necessary design or equipment adjustments.
• Lead the fabrication of prototypes that meet both customer and internal requirements.
• Support the transition of new products into manufacturing, ensuring cost-effectiveness, manufacturability, and high-quality standards.
• Prioritize tasks and allocate resources effectively to meet project deadlines.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure design, prototyping, and manufacturing alignment.
• Organizes and schedules events and resources to ensure all deadlines are met.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Engineering, Machine Tool Technology or equivalent combination of education and experience in a design and fabrication role.
• Minimum of 5 years related work experience
• Proficiency in manual machining (lathe, mill, grinder) and familiarity with CNC programming and operation.
• Strong CAD/CAM skills (SolidWorks) for design and prototyping.
• Hands-on experience with additive manufacturing / 3D printing technologies (FDM, SLA, SLS), including machine operation, material selection, and post-processing.
• Understanding GD&T, material properties (metals, plastics, composites), and standard manufacturing practices.
• Excellent problem-solving ability with a hands-on, iterative approach to design and build cycles.
• Self-starter comfortable in a fast-paced startup environment with shifting priorities.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Effective communicator with engineers, technicians, and cross-disciplinary stakeholders.

Who We Are & What We Do

Boehringer Laboratories, LLC is a US based Medica Device Manufacturer with it’s Corporate Headquarters located in Phoenixville, PA. We serve the Acute Care Hospital Market in the US and across the Globe. We have strong product lines in Minimally Invasive Surgery and the Medical Gas spaces. We have a continuous process to grow the company by finding novel devices that improve patient care.

We seek to make world-class products that improve patients’ lives. We are dedicated to improving our skills to serve our customers, community, and each other. We are a team of professionals passionate in our work. Our Mission: Caring for Lives through Innovation, Quality, and Service. To learn more about our company, visit www.boehringerlabs.com .

We provide an environment that fosters professional growth while offering an excellent wage and benefits package, including a 401(k) with employer match.