Mechanical Engineer II - Contractor

MEDVACON LIFE SCIENCES, LLC; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 55,104 - 61,992; Full time

Job summary

A leading life sciences company is seeking a Mechanical Designer for a 6-month contracted position in Newark, NJ. The role involves interpreting customer specifications, creating mechanical designs, and collaborating with both internal and external teams. Candidates should have 2-4 years of related experience or an MS degree with less than one year of experience. An understanding of medical device regulations is crucial. The expected pay range is $40-$45/hr.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2-4 years related experience, or an MS and less than one year experience.
• Experience with a solid modeling CAD program, preferably Solidworks.
• Knowledge in medical device industry regulations and practices – ISO 13485, ISO 7198 & GMP.

Responsibilities

• Create mechanical design and drawings using 3D CAD.
• Develop assembly drawings and perform tolerance analysis.
• Collect and analyze data to propose recommendations.

Skills

Mechanical design

Analytical reasoning

Teamwork

Problem solving

Education

2-4 years related experience or MS with less than 1 year

Tools

Solidworks

Microsoft Office

Adobe Acrobat

Microsoft Visio

Job description

This is a temporary 6-month contracted 1099 position with no benefits.

About the Role

Interprets customer specifications to define requirements for mechanical designs. Performs first principal analysis related to appropriate aspects of mechanical design.

Responsibilities

• Applies the 3D CAD system to create mechanical design and drawings.
• Develops detailed fabrication and assembly drawings and performs tolerance analysis.
• Troubleshoot and resolve design & processing issues.
• Contributes to details of design documentation using electronic documentation systems.
• Collects, analyzes and interprets data to propose recommendations.
• Develop & execute design verification protocols and technical reports.
• Work with internal and external resources on fabrication, inspection, and testing of new product parts and assemblies.
• Develop & debug prototype tooling / equipment and processes.
• Develop test methods and fixtures.
• Formulate plans & methods to accomplish assignments with appropriate oversight.
• Works independently and prioritizes assigned tasks with guidance.
• Contribute to project planning activities.
• Train technicians and operators on new process techniques.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2-4 years related experience, or an MS and less than one year experience.
• Experience with a solid modeling CAD program, preferably Solidworks.
• Experience in medical equipment / device design with experience in electromechanical, electro-pneumatic, and/or blood pumping equipment development.
• Knowledge in medical device industry regulations and practices – ISO 13485, ISO 7198 & GMP.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Windows, MS Office applications, and Adobe Acrobat.
• Experience with Microsoft Visio and Microsoft Project preferred.

Required Skills

• Design for Manufacturability and Assembly, DFM&A (cost/tooling/process considerations), preferably using SolidWorks CAD software.
• Understanding in design and development of injection molded plastic, plastic extrusion, casting, sheet metal, metal stampings, additive manufacturing processes, and machined metal components, and assemblies with high part counts highly desirable.
• Knowledge of mechanical design and development using metric ANSI/ISO dimensioning and drafting standards highly desirable.
• Understanding of GD&T, mechanical measurement and testing equip., and statistical analysis of test data.
• Experience with electronic document control systems in medical device and/or medical equipment design and development.
• Highly skilled at analytical reasoning, mechanism design, creative problem solving, and mathematical analysis.
• Ability to create and meet scheduled timelines (manage and coordinate tasks as required).
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Competent in use of Microsoft Office tools.
• Ability to operate test equipment such as various pressure and flow measurement equipment, temperature/humidity chambers, PC-based data recorders, simulators, DVM’s and oscilloscopes.
• Familiarity and the ability to operate basic shop equipment such as hand tools, a drill, and Dremel.
• Familiarity with Agile Scrum & Waterfall project planning methods.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with a solid modeling CAD program, preferably Solidworks.
• Experience in medical equipment / device design with experience in electromechanical, electro-pneumatic, and/or blood pumping equipment development.

Pay range and compensation package

The expected hourly range is $40-$45/hr.

MEDVACON LIFE SCIENCES, LLC is an equal opportunity employer.