Fluidics Mechanical Engineer – Bio-Device Innovator

TARGAN Inc.; North Carolina; On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

TARGAN Inc. in North Carolina is seeking a Mechanical Engineer - Fluidics to design, test, and advance new bio-device technologies for poultry applications.

You will work on fluid handling, microscale dispensing, and multidisciplinary projects, using 3D CAD and SolidWorks to develop parts and assemblies. Responsibilities include benchtop testing, field trials at hatcheries, collaboration with biologists and engineers, and applying DOE/DMAIC methods, CFD/FEA tools, and data acquisition to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Biomedical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering.
• Minimum of 3+ years hands-on experience developing fluid handling and dispensing systems for biologics.

Responsibilities

• Support R&D (design, build, tests, and analysis) of fluid systems.
• Develop designs using 3D solid modeling and 2D ANSI standard engineering drawings for suppliers, vendors or company reports.
• Work with vendors/suppliers in the acquisition of components based on component performance, quality, price and delivery capabilities.
• Communicate effectively with colleagues to ensure compatibility of designs with engineering standards and product goals, as required.
• Collaborate effectively with a multidisciplinary team of stakeholders (e.g., mechanical engineers, controls engineers, computer vision engineers, biological scientists, etc.).
• Conduct benchtop testing of prototype equipment and analyze data.
• Take an active role in field trials of prototypes and commercial systems in poultry hatchery settings.
• Travel to hatchery test sites to support deployment and testing of equipment.
• Proficient in designing parts and assemblies in 3D CAD platform – required.
• Demonstrated experience with complete product development cycle (design, develop, and deploy) medical, diagnostics, or industrial automation systems
• Proficient in designing parts and assemblies with Solidworks CAD platform
• Designing sheet metal components and welded assemblies
• Developing motion-based electro-mechanical sub-systems
• Developing fluidics delivery components and sub-systems
• Utilizing Design of Experiments/DMAIC techniques to solve complex mechanical problems
• Applying and/or using simulation, CFD/FEA tools
• Experience with data acquisition systems (hardware/software)

Skills

3D CAD

SolidWorks

Fluid handling

Data acquisition

DOE/DMAIC

CFD/FEA

Field testing

Prototyping

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

3D CAD software

CFD/FEA tools

Data acquisition systems

Job description

TARGAN Inc. in North Carolina is seeking a Mechanical Engineer - Fluidics to design, test, and advance new bio-device technologies for poultry applications.

You will work on fluid handling, microscale dispensing, and multidisciplinary projects, using 3D CAD and SolidWorks to develop parts and assemblies. Responsibilities include benchtop testing, field trials at hatcheries, collaboration with biologists and engineers, and applying DOE/DMAIC methods, CFD/FEA tools, and data acquisition to