Mechanical Engineer II

Nova Biomedical; Norwood (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k match

Bonus program

Generous PTO and holidays

Hybrid work arrangements

Professional development

Job summary

Nova Biomedical in Norwood, MA is seeking a Mechanical Engineer II to support new product development and sustaining engineering. You will help develop mechanical and electromechanical designs, create 3D CAD models, drawings, BOMs and specs while collaborating with R&D, manufacturing and suppliers to resolve issues.

The role emphasizes quality, manufacturability, reliability, and safety, with hands-on test execution and data analysis.

Qualifications

• 2–5+ years of experience in design, prototyping, testing or sustaining mechanical/electromechanical products.
• Strong fundamentals in mechanical design, tolerancing, and fabrication/assembly processes.
• Experience with 3D CAD and engineering drawings; SolidWorks preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop design concepts from requirements with guidance from senior staff.
• Prepare detailed designs, calculations, tolerances, BOMs and specs.
• Create and revise 3D CAD models and drawings using company standards.
• Support fabrication, assembly and troubleshooting of models and prototypes.
• Run tests, record data, analyze results, and produce test reports.
• Participate in design and drawing reviews and implement feedback.
• Support manufacturability, assembly, and material selections.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams and suppliers; track tasks.
• Ensure documentation packages are released with control.
• Maintain knowledge of mechanical engineering technologies and practices.
• Adhere to quality systems, design controls, safety and company policies.

Skills

Mechanical design principles

3D CAD

Engineering drawings

Communication skills

Problem solving

Tools

SolidWorks

SolidWorks PDM

Job description

Nova Biomedical: One Global Brand. One Vision. Together under one name.

Advanced Instruments and Nova Biomedical are now united under one brand, Nova Biomedical, marking a major milestone in our journey to deliver greater value to our customers. By combining our strengths, we're accelerating innovation, supporting critical workflows, and delivering world-class service across the biopharmaceutical and clinical markets.

Job Summary

The Mechanical Engineer II works as an individual contributor, with guidance from senior engineers, supporting new product development and sustaining engineering activities. This role assists with the development of mechanical and electromechanical designs, drawings, specifications, prototypes, and cost information for new and existing product lines.

The Mechanical Engineer provides hands-on technical support to R&D, Manufacturing Engineering, production personnel, and suppliers while collaborating with cross-functional teams to complete project assignments and resolve routine technical issues. Designs are developed with consideration for quality, manufacturability, functionality, reliability, safety, and serviceability. The position applies established engineering principles to well-defined assignments, seeks guidance as appropriate, and communicates design concepts and technical results clearly and effectively.

Responsibilities

• Develops design concepts from written or verbal requirements with guidance from senior engineering staff and presents work for review.
• Prepares detail designs, basic calculations, tolerance analyses, and supporting documentation for parts, assemblies, and product subsystems.
• Creates and revises 3D CAD models, engineering drawings, bills of material, specifications, and engineering change documentation using company standards.
• Applies standard engineering tools, methods, and problem-solving techniques to assigned tasks. Escalates non-standard or complex issues appropriately.
• Supports the fabrication, assembly, and troubleshooting of models and prototypes. Coordinates with technicians, manufacturing personnel, and suppliers as assigned.
• Sets up and conducts standard or product-specific tests. Records observations and data accurately, analyzes results, and prepares concise test reports.
• Participates in design reviews and drawing reviews, incorporates feedback, and may review the work of peers for completeness and adherence to standards.
• Supports component selection, materials selection, design for manufacturability, and design for assembly activities.
• Works with Documentation Control to prepare and release engineering documentation packages.
• Coordinates regularly with cross-functional team members, tracks assigned tasks against project schedules, and communicates status, risks, and issues to the project lead or manager.
• Interfaces with external suppliers as assigned to obtain technical information, support prototype builds, resolve part issues, and evaluate components or processes.
• Maintains current knowledge of relevant mechanical engineering technologies, materials, manufacturing processes, and industry practices.
• Follows applicable quality-system procedures, design-control processes, safety requirements, and company policies.

Experience Requirements

• 2 to 5+ years of relevant experience in the design, prototyping, testing, or sustaining support of mechanical or electromechanical products.
• Basic knowledge of mechanical design principles, materials, tolerancing, and common fabrication and assembly processes.
• Experience with 3D CAD and engineering drawings. SolidWorks experience is preferred; SolidWorks PDM experience is a plus.
• Familiarity with electronics packaging, sheet metal, machined parts, molded plastic parts, or non-metallic enclosures is preferred.
• Ability to prepare accurate drawings, part specifications, bills of material, test protocols or reports, work instructions, and engineering change documentation with review and guidance.
• Ability to build, test, troubleshoot, and document prototypes using standard laboratory and measurement equipment.
• Ability to accurately record, analyze, interpret, and summarize test data and observations.
• Ability to work effectively both independently on defined tasks and collaboratively within a cross-functional project team.
• Working knowledge of word-processing and spreadsheet applications.
• Good organizational, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage assigned priorities and meet project deadlines while seeking help when scope, risk, or complexity exceeds experience.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Must be able to work in the office, typically 4 to 5 days per week, at the Norwood facility.
• Must be able to work in an engineering laboratory and manufacturing-support environment.
• Must be able to use standard hand tools, measurement equipment, computers, and prototype hardware as required for assigned work.
• Must be capable of communicating with stakeholders through verbal, written, and electronic means.

Why Work for Nova Biomedical

• Competitive 401k company match
• Bonus Program, Generous PTO and paid holidays
• Hybrid and flexible work arrangements
• Professional development, engagement and events
• Company marketplace for lunch and snacks in our Norwood, MA, Billerica, MA and Westbrook, ME offices
• Company subsidized cafeteria in our Waltham, MA office

Work Location

Onsite in Norwood, MA

Targeted Salary Range

$90,000 to $110,000 annually

Nova Biomedical believes in transparency and integrity throughout all we do, including compensation. The provided salary range for this role represents the expected base salary or hourly rate for this opening. Actual compensation will be commensurate with the candidate’s experience and may vary based on individual factors such as location, skills, and education.

About the Company

At Nova Biomedical, we’re not just building instruments, we’re powering breakthroughs that improve lives. Our smart, science-driven solutions are trusted in over 100 countries to speed drug development and enhance patient care.

Our integration brings together more than 70 years of scientific excellence with Nova’s cutting-edge innovation, forming a powerhouse of precision, purpose, and possibility. With FDA-registered, ISO-certified manufacturing, more than 125 FDA approvals, and industry-trusted diagnostics, we’re setting new standards in quality and reliability. Nova Biomedical is proud to be a global leader in osmolality testing and biotechnology and in vitro diagnostic (IVD) instrumentation, dedicated to advancing patient care and scientific discovery with a legacy that continues to shape the future of life sciences.

With headquarters in Norwood and Waltham, Massachusetts, and a global team of nearly 2,000 employees, we’re building a collaborative, empowered culture grounded in shared values: Customer Centricity, Ingenuity, Ownership & Accountability, Collaboration, and Integrity.

Working at Nova Biomedical means joining a mission-driven organization where your contributions matter.

Nova Biomedical takes pride in being an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse and inclusive workforce. As a part of our commitment to a diverse and inclusive workforce, Nova Biomedical will continue to take steps to assure that recruitment, hiring, assignment, promotion, compensation, and all other personnel decisions are made and administered without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information or any other protected class.