Lead Mechanical Engineer, Medical Devices (Panel & Sensor)

bioMérieux SA; Hazelwood (MO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental and vision plans nationwide

Retirement plan with employer match

Life and AD&D Insurance

Disability insurance

Parental leaves

Wellness Programs

Commuter Benefits

Job summary

bioMérieux SA in Missouri seeks a lead engineer focused on mechanical design for consumables and reagents, driving the VITEK Reveal panel and sensor from concept to transfer to manufacturing.

You will model, draw, release parts with SolidWorks, apply GD&T per ASME Y14.5, support plasma treatment development, DFMEA, DVV, and cross‑functional collaboration with R&D, Manufacturing, Quality, Regulatory, and Supply Chain to ensure robust design and manufacturing readiness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Biomedical Engineering required.
• 7+ years of professional experience in complex systems of hardware, software, biology, materials science, or chemistry.
• Post Doc experience will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Lead R&D Activities for New Product Introduction (NPI) for the VITEK Reveal panel and sensor, supporting the full lifecycle from concept through design transfer to manufacturing.
• Own the mechanical design and development of panel and sensor process assemblies, including any plastic treatment features.
• Design, model, create drawings, and release mechanical components using CAD/PDM tools (SolidWorks) including application of GD&T (in accordance with ASME Y14.5) and tolerance analysis to ensure robust performance, and adequate interfaces with other components/instruments.
• Develop and support the validation of the plasma treatment solution including: a. Definition of plasma treatment requirements based on functional, chemical, and biological needs b. Collaboration with suppliers and process engineers on plastic treatment selection, parameters, and scalability c. Support of plastic treatment characterization, qualification, and long‑term performance
• Drive DFMEA and design reviews, ensuring compliance with internal design controls and regulatory requirements and participate in PFMEA.
• Support design verification and validation (DVV) activities, including test method definition, fixture design, execution, and data analysis.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with R&D, Systems, Manufacturing, Quality, Regulatory, and Supply Chain teams to ensure design intent is met.
• Support manufacturing readiness, including DFM/DFA activities, tooling design, pilot builds, and yield improvement.
• Investigate and resolve design- or process-related issues, including root cause analysis and implementation of corrective actions.

Skills

7+ years of professional experience in

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Biomedical Engineering

Master's degree or PhD preferred - Mechanical or Biomedical Engineering

Job description

bioMérieux SA in Missouri seeks a lead engineer focused on mechanical design for consumables and reagents, driving the VITEK Reveal panel and sensor from concept to transfer to manufacturing.

You will model, draw, release parts with SolidWorks, apply GD&T per ASME Y14.5, support plasma treatment development, DFMEA, DVV, and cross‑functional collaboration with R&D, Manufacturing, Quality, Regulatory, and Supply Chain to ensure robust design and manufacturing readiness.