Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

CEM Corporation; Matthews (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

CEM Corporation, based in Matthews, NC, is seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to drive innovation across the product development process. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to create advanced instruments for laboratory applications.

The ideal candidate has a Master’s in Mechanical Engineering and 10+ years of experience in electromechanical design, with strong Creo Parametric skills and a proven track record in multi-disciplinary teams. This is an on-site leadership role.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field is required.
• 10+ years of mechanical engineering experience designing electromechanical systems.
• Experience working in multi-disciplinary project teams and driving design innovation.

Responsibilities

• Design the physical instruments, including electromechanical, fluidic and optical components.
• Collaborate with electronics and software engineers to integrate designs.
• Develop prototypes and evaluate to identify design improvements.
• Document designs with 3D Models, drawings, and assembly procedures.
• Lead design activities focusing on manufacturability and serviceability.

Skills

3D CAD modeling

Electromechanical design

Creo Parametric

System integration

Prototyping

Education

Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Creo Parametric

Job description

CEM Corporation is a leading global provider of solutions for critical laboratory application in analytical laboratory, chemical synthesis, biotechnology, environmental testing, and food processing markets. As a worldwide leader in laboratory instrumentation and chemical solutions, the company was founded in 1978 and has nearly 200 patents and over 10 R&D 100 awards for its microwave-based products. CEM's headquarters is located in Matthews, NC and operates subsidiaries in the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, India, Japan, and Singapore.

CEM Corporation (Matthews, NC) is seeking a highly self-motivated individual to join our team as a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer. In this pivotal role, you will drive innovation and design excellence throughout the product development process. Collaborating with cross-functioning teams, you will develop advance technologies for scientific instruments utilized in various laboratory environments. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills, along with a passion for designing impactful solutions.

Responsibilities

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer Responsibilities Include but not limited to:

• Responsible for the physical design of instruments, including electromechanical, fluidic and optical components.
• Collaborate with electronics and software engineers to integrate their efforts within the product development team.
• Develop prototypes for testing and conduct evaluations to identify design issues or opportunities for improvements.
• Document designs including 3D Models, Drawings and Assembly Procedures.
• Identify & troubleshoot problems through entire product life cycle.
• New Product Development & New Product Introduction

Qualifications

• Required: Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related technical field (physics, applied math, electrical engineering, chemistry).
• 10+ Years as a mechanical engineer (or related) involved in the design of innovative electromechanical systems.
• Must have significant experience working in a multi-disciplinary project team, with a proven record of design innovation.
• Familiarity with 3-D CAD modeling is required; Creo Parametric experience is a plus.

Other Skills

• The ideal candidate will possess a high level of creativity to drive innovative solutions
• Communication skills are essential, along with the initiative to proactively interact with team members
• Systems-Level Thinking; acutely detail-oriented and organized, capable of maintain a high standard in design and documentation.
• Very strong technical and analytical abilities, combined with an inventive and resourceful mindset.
• Comfortable leading teams in the development of complex systems with a keen eye focus on design simplicity, manufacturability, and serviceability.

CEM Corporation is an Equal Opportunity employer including veterans and individuals with disabilities.