Fluidics Mechanical Engineer - Bio-Devices & NPD

TARGAN, Inc.; Raleigh, Northern (NC, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

TARGAN, Inc. is seeking a Mechanical Engineer - Fluidics to design, test, and advance bio-device fluidics for the global poultry industry. You will work on fluid handling, microscale dispensing, and device prototyping, collaborating with biologists and engineers to deliver robust systems.

Responsibilities include 3D CAD design, testing, field trials, and deploying equipment at hatchery sites. A strong background in SolidWorks and fluidics sub-systems is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering.
• 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 performance, quality, price and delivery capabilities.
• Communicate effectively with colleagues to ensure compatibility of designs with engineering standards and product goals.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of stakeholders (e.g., mechanical engineers, controls engineers, computer vision engineers, biological scientists).
• 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

Sheet metal

Welding

Fluidics

DMAIC

CFD/FEA

Data acquisition

Prototype testing

Cross-disciplinary collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Biomedical/Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks CAD

CFD/FEA software

Data acquisition hardware/software

Job description

TARGAN, Inc. is seeking a Mechanical Engineer - Fluidics to design, test, and advance bio-device fluidics for the global poultry industry. You will work on fluid handling, microscale dispensing, and device prototyping, collaborating with biologists and engineers to deliver robust systems.

Responsibilities include 3D CAD design, testing, field trials, and deploying equipment at hatchery sites. A strong background in SolidWorks and fluidics sub-systems is essential.