Mechanical Engineer – Medical Isotope Systems & Innovation

Niowave; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Niowave, located in the Lansing area, seeks an experienced engineer to design, build, test, and maintain advanced systems for medical isotopes with direct impact on cancer treatment.

You will work closely with designers, machinists, physicists, and engineers across the company to bring concepts to completion, balancing rigor with practical project needs. A strong background in mechanical drawings and prototype testing is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical or Biomedical preferred).
• 5+ years’ on-the-job experience with mechanical drawings, prototype design and testing, materials management, and product hardware management.
• Experience coordinating teams, guiding projects, and mentoring in mechanical engineering.
• Ability to collaborate across a multidisciplinary matrix environment and communicate effectively.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Demonstrates system-level thinking and integration mindset.

Responsibilities

• Design, machine, build, test, and maintain complex machinery for medical isotopes.
• Collaborate with designers, machinists, physicists, and engineers across departments to advance projects.
• Translate concepts into practical engineering solutions in a regulated environment.
• Maintain thorough documentation and compliance with quality systems and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Project management

Team leadership

Documentation

Communication

System-level thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

QMS

Building systems

Job description

Niowave, located in the Lansing area, seeks an experienced engineer to design, build, test, and maintain advanced systems for medical isotopes with direct impact on cancer treatment.

You will work closely with designers, machinists, physicists, and engineers across the company to bring concepts to completion, balancing rigor with practical project needs. A strong background in mechanical drawings and prototype testing is essential.