Mechanical Engineer 3

Ascential Medical & Life Sciences | Automation; Blaine (MN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Ascential Medical & Life Sciences | Automation in Blaine, MN seeks a Mechanical Engineering leader to design and develop custom automated systems, overseeing CAD for subsystems and the full machine. The role requires ensuring form, fit, and function meet client requirements and GAMP/regulatory standards.

You will collaborate with controls, conduct safety risk assessments, create engineering documentation, and lead design reviews while guiding projects from concept to startup using SolidWorks and

Qualifications

• Experience leading projects, conducting design reviews, and working cross-functionally with controls, manufacturing, suppliers, and customers.
• Strong SolidWorks, machine design, GD&T, and manufacturing knowledge.
• Proven experience designing automated equipment from concept through manufacturing and startup.
• 8 years of mechanical engineering experience in custom automation or special-purpose machinery.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of custom automated systems, ensuring all processes and components meet client requirements and standards.
• Oversee and coordinate CAD design for sub-systems and entire machines, ensuring form, fit, and function requirements.
• Develop and iterate concept CAD models to define system layout, space constraints, motion ranges, and operator interfaces.
• Collaborate with controls engineering to define automation sequences, safety devices, and guarding requirements.
• Conduct safety risk assessments, document hazards, and develop mitigation strategies.
• Maintain detailed engineering documentation, including schematics, assembly drawings, and bills of materials.
• Lead project teams in design phases, meeting milestones on time and within budget.
• Provide technical direction and feedback to engineering team members; participate in design reviews.

Skills

SolidWorks

Machine Design

GD&T

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

AA Buyer, LLC
Ascential Medical & Life Sciences
8700 W 35W Service Dr.NE
Blaine, MN 55449, USA

AA Buyer, LLC
Ascential Medical & Life Sciences
8700 W 35W Service Dr.NE
Blaine, MN 55449, USA

• Lead the design and development of custom automated systems, ensuring all processes and components meet client requirements and GAMP standards.
• Oversee and coordinate CAD design for sub-systems and entire machines, ensuring that designs meet form, fit, and function requirements.
• Develop and iterate concept CAD models to define and communicate the overall system layout, including space constraints, motion ranges, and operator interfaces.
• Collaborate with the controls engineering team to define automation sequences, safety devices, and guarding requirements.
• Conduct safety risk assessments, document hazards, and develop mitigation strategies.
• Manage the creation and maintenance of detailed engineering documentation, including schematics, assembly drawings, and bills of materials.
• Lead project teams in the execution of design phases, ensuring that project milestones are met on time and within budget.
• Provide technical direction and feedback to engineering team members, ensuring adherence to best practices and project goals.
• Participate in formal design reviews, offering expert insights and recommendations to optimize designs and processes.
• Coordinate with project managers to prioritize tasks, manage resources, and maintain project schedules.

Continuous Improvement and Innovation

• Stay current with industry trends and emerging technologies, identifying opportunities to implement new methods and standards that enhance engineering efficiency and product quality.
• Support sales and marketing teams with technical expertise during client engagements, contributing to proposal development and project planning.

Qualifications

Skills

Behaviors

Required

Innovative

Consistently introduces new ideas and demonstrates original thinking

Detail Oriented

Detail Oriented

Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Leader

Leader

Inspires teammates to follow them

Functional Expert

Functional Expert

Considered a thought leader on a subject

Motivations

Required

Goal Completion

Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks

Growth Opportunities

Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility

Ability to Make an Impact

Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

Education

Experience

Required

Experience leading projects, conducting design reviews, and working cross-functionally with controls, manufacturing, suppliers, and customers.

Strong SolidWorks, machine design, GD&T, and manufacturing knowledge.

Proven experience designing automated equipment from concept through manufacturing and startup.

8 years:

Mechanical engineering experience in custom automation or special-purpose machinery.

Licenses & Certifications

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