Fluidics Mechanical Engineer — NPD & Field Testing

Socket.dev; Elizabeth City (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Socket.dev is seeking a Mechanical Engineer - Fluidics to design, build, and test fluid handling and dispensing systems for bio-devices in the poultry sector. You will collaborate with biologists, controls, and mechanical engineers to advance NPD initiatives.

Ideal candidates have a Biomedical or Mechanical Engineering background with 3+ years in fluidics, familiarity with SolidWorks, and a hands-on approach to prototyping, testing, and field trials at hatcheries.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering.
• Minimum 3+ years of hands-on experience developing fluid handling and dispensing systems for biologics.
• Experience in fluidics, pumps, valves, sensors or related devices is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support R&D (design, build, tests, and analysis) of fluid systems.
• Develop designs using 3D CAD and 2D ANSI drawings for suppliers and reports.
• Collaborate with vendors to procure components based on performance and cost.
• Communicate design intent to teammates to ensure standards alignment.
• Work with multidisciplinary stakeholders across engineering and biology.
• Conduct benchtop testing of prototype equipment and analyze data.
• Participate in field trials and deployment at hatchery sites.
• Travel to hatchery test sites to support deployment and testing.

Skills

3D CAD design

SolidWorks

Sheet metal design

Electromechanical subsystems

Fluidics components

DOE / DMAIC

CFD/FEA tools

Data acquisition

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

CFD/FEA software

Job description

Socket.dev is seeking a Mechanical Engineer - Fluidics to design, build, and test fluid handling and dispensing systems for bio-devices in the poultry sector. You will collaborate with biologists, controls, and mechanical engineers to advance NPD initiatives.

Ideal candidates have a Biomedical or Mechanical Engineering background with 3+ years in fluidics, familiarity with SolidWorks, and a hands-on approach to prototyping, testing, and field trials at hatcheries.