Mechanical Engineer - Medical Instrumentation

MSD; Gaithersburg (MD); On-site; USD 88,000 - 134,000; Full time

Job summary

MSD, located in Gaithersburg, MD, is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to design, test, and document instrumentation for biodefense, clinical, and life-science markets. You will develop precision mechanisms and assemblies using machined, molded, and sheet-metal components.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering (Master’s preferred), CAD proficiency, and experience in ISO cGMP environments. Collaboration with cross-functional teams and vendor interactions are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering; Master’s preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience preferred.
• Medical or scientific instrument design experience preferred.
• Experience in an ISO cGMP environment preferred.
• Demonstrated CAD experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Work within cross-functional teams to support the design and development of MSD instrumentation.
• Design, prototype, test, and troubleshoot new and existing instrumentation designs.
• Contribute to the development of specifications for new instrumentation.
• Develop and execute test protocols for both informal and formal design testing.
• Design, build, and test manufacturing test fixtures to support production of new instrumentation.
• Prepare assembly and test procedures for new instrumentation designs.
• Interact with outside vendors to source parts.
• Perform design and development work in conformance with ISO and FDA cGMP processes.
• Specific duties may vary depending upon department requirements.

Skills

CAD

SolidWorks

GD&T

Manufacturing knowledge

ISO cGMP

FDA regulatory

Testing

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Master’s degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Pro/Engineer

I-DEAS

Job description

MSD, located in Gaithersburg, MD, is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to design, test, and document instrumentation for biodefense, clinical, and life-science markets. You will develop precision mechanisms and assemblies using machined, molded, and sheet-metal components.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering (Master’s preferred), CAD proficiency, and experience in ISO cGMP environments. Collaboration with cross-functional teams and vendor interactions are essential.