Engineer II, Microfluidic

Meso Scale Diagnostics LLC; Gaithersburg (MD); On-site; USD 88,100 - 134,400; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

401(k) with company matching

Paid vacation

Job summary

Meso Scale Diagnostics LLC in Gaithersburg, MD seeks a Microfluidic Engineer II to design, prototype, test, and document microfluidic devices and cartridge consumables for biodefense, clinical, and life-science markets. You will join a cross-functional team of engineers, scientists, and biologists in a collaborative, results-driven R&D environment.

Responsibilities include designing and characterizing devices, developing test protocols, interacting with suppliers, and generating design-control

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum 5 years industrial experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design, fabricate, and characterize microfluidic devices.
• Develop, implement and document test protocols.
• Interact with vendors and supplier quality to source parts.
• Develop design control documentation and present results.

Skills

CAD

LabVIEW

Python

MATLAB

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

COMSOL

Ansys Fluent

Excel

JMP

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

The Microfluidic Engineer II is responsible for mechanical design, prototyping, testing, and documentation in the development of new microfluidic and cartridge consumables for the biodefense, clinical, and life‑science markets. This position requires high technical ability and creativity to develop solutions for a novel generation of consumables. The incumbent works with a cross‑functional team of engineers, scientists, and biologists in a highly collaborative, results‑driven research and development group.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design, fabricate, and characterize microfluidic devices for integration with biological assays including ELISA and molecular assays.
• Identify opportunities for improving performance, reliability, and cost‑effectiveness in future generations of products.
• Contribute to the development of requirements and specifications.
• Develop, implement, and document test protocols for both informal and formal design testing.
• Interact with outside vendors and the supplier quality department to source and qualify parts and materials.
• Develop relevant design control documentation.
• Present designs, engineering issues, and solutions to senior management as required.
• Specific duties will vary depending on departmental requirements.

EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Applied Physics, Materials Science, or related field.
  • Advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of industrial experience strongly preferred.
• Experience programming for instrument control and data analysis (LabView, MATLAB, Python) strongly preferred.
• Experience in an ISO, cGMP, or other regulated environment preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Demonstrated proficiency with fluidic chip design using CAD packages (AutoCAD, Solidworks or equivalent).
• Ability to analyze and interpret experimental data using software tools (Excel, JMP, Graph Pad Prism) required.
• Experience with simulation software such as COMSOL or Ansys‑Fluent preferred.
• Working knowledge of the manufacturing of FDA‑regulated devices is a plus.
• Strong engineering fundamentals and analytical abilities.
• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Effectively communicate issues and results that impact project timelines, accuracy and reliability.
• Excellent organizational and bench skills.
• Comfortable designing and performing laboratory experiments for testing microfluidic devices.
• Proven propensity to be creative, collaborative, proactive, and self‑motivated.
• Track record in developing and delivering microfluidic systems (consumables and instruments).
• Knowledge of process development, material selection, and surface treatment/functionalization for microfluidic devices.
• Knowledge of design for volume manufacturing processes.
• Understanding of design of microfluidic features including:
  • Mixing elements and strategies.
  • Capillary microfluidic features and strategies.
  • Fluidic inlet and outlet integration.
  • Sensor integration.
  • Separation or sorting elements and techniques.
  • Bubble traps and related mitigations.
  • Passive and active valving.
• Understanding of design and prototyping fabrication processes including:
  • Microfabrication.
  • Embossing.
  • Plastic bonding.
  • Injection molding (desired).
  • Etching (desired).
  • Roll‑to‑roll converting (desired).
  • Soft lithography (desired).

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The individual is frequently required to sit and stand for long periods, walk occasionally, and use hands and fingers to operate tools or controls. The role requires the ability to communicate and exchange information, use equipment, and move about the office.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This position is performed in an engineering/laboratory environment.

COMPENSATION SUMMARY

The annual base salary ranges from $88,100 to $134,400. Employees may qualify for discretionary or non‑discretionary bonuses in addition to their base salary.

BENEFITS SUMMARY

Comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage, prescription benefits, 401(k) plan with company matching, flexible spending accounts, short‑ and long‑term disability insurance, group life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance, paid vacation, paid sick leave, paid holidays, paid parental leave, an employee assistance program, fitness club membership contribution, pet insurance, identity theft protection, home and auto insurance discounts, and optional supplemental life insurance.

EEO/AA STATEMENT

MSD is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. The company is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, age, protected veteran status, pregnancy, disability status, or any other protected characteristic. For the full EEO/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit MSD’s website. MSD uses E‑Verify to validate work eligibility of candidates.