Mechanical Design Engineer – Lansing, Michigan

Ionetix; Lansing (MI); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Retirement plan

Health insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Ionetix Corporation in Lansing, MI, seeks a Mechanical Design Engineer to design, prototype, test, and release mechanical and electromechanical designs for cyclotrons and related systems. The role involves cross-functional collaboration across engineering disciplines, prototyping, and release management.

The ideal candidate has a mechanical engineering degree, strong SolidWorks skills, and experience with complex electromechanical systems, materials selection, and engineering calculations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, or equivalent related experience.
• Experience with particle accelerators or related technology is a strong plus; semiconductor processing equipment, medical imaging equipment, or similar physics-intensive products.
• Experience designing unique machines, equipment, or complex electromechanical systems, including selecting and integrating components.
• Ability to conduct root cause analysis.
• Ability to design in 3D CAD software (SolidWorks) and create 2-D drawings.
• Proficient in engineering calculations such as strength of materials and stress/deflection.
• Creativity, physical insight, and breadth of understanding in engineering/physics applications of moderately complex physical processes.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Own mechanical and electromechanical projects from requirements and concept development through detailed design, supplier coordination, prototyping, testing, documentation, and implementation.
• Apply principles of mechanics, thermodynamics, hydraulics, heat transfer, and materials through analysis and design review activities.
• Develop design validation and verification test protocols.
• Support the execution of prototype tests with other engineering disciplines.
• Provide detailed and consistent documentation of the product, including release and maintenance of the Engineering Change Order process.
• Participate in the Material Review Board in a timely manner to address non-conforming parts during manufacture.
• Respond to escalation of technical support of fielded units, obsolescence issues, and cost reduction activities.
• Coordinate directly with internal stakeholders, suppliers, and manufacturers to move projects from design through implementation.
• Provide solutions to complex engineering challenges that require creative use of established and/or innovative methods.

Skills

SolidWorks

Root-cause analysis

3D CAD

Mechanical design

Materials selection

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering

Job description

Ionetix is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to design, develop, prototype, test and release mechanical and electromechanical designs of cyclotrons, automated chemistry systems, and related products for a hybrid role based in Lansing, MI.

Ionetix is a growing company, with revolutionary cyclotron technology in Lansing, MI. We have full isotope production and processing, drug manufacturing, and distribution logistics. Our staff enjoy an excellent benefits package including a competitive salary, generous paid time, stock options, retirement plan, and excellent health insurance beginning on your first day.

In This Role, You’ll Have The Opportunity To Work With An Innovative Group Of Individuals Who Are All Dedicated To Having Careers With a Purpose. In This Role You Will:

• Own mechanical and electromechanical projects from requirements and concept development through detailed design, supplier coordination, prototyping, testing, documentation, and implementation.
• Apply principles of mechanics, thermodynamics, hydraulics, heat transfer, and materials through analysis and design review activities.
• Develop design validation and verification test protocols.
• Support the execution of prototype tests with other engineering disciplines
• Provide detailed and consistent documentation of the product, including release and maintenance of the Engineering Change Order process.
• Participate in the Material Review Board in a timely manner to address non-conforming parts during manufacture.
• Respond to escalation of technical support of fielded units, obsolescence issues, and cost reduction activities.
• Coordinate directly with internal stakeholders, suppliers, and manufacturers to move projects from design through implementation.
• Provide solutions to complex engineering challenges that require creative use of established and/or innovative methods.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, or equivalent related experience
• Experience working with particle accelerators or related technology is considered a strong plus, as is experience with semiconductor processing equipment, medical imaging equipment, or similar physics intensive products
• Demonstrated experience designing unique machines, equipment, or complex electromechanical systems, including selecting and integrating custom and commercially available components.
• Ability to conduct root cause analysis
• Ability to design in 3D CAD software (SolidWorks), and create 2-D part drawings
• Proficient to perform engineering calculations such as strength of materials, stress/deflection
• A record of creativity, physical insight, and breadth of understanding in engineering/physics applications of moderately complex physical processes
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills

Ionetix is an Equal Opportunity Employer

At this time, Ionetix is unable to provide employment visa sponsorship for this position. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship, now or in the future.

IONETIX Corporation

3130 Sovereign Drive

Lansing, MI 48911

[phone] EXT. 808