Senior Mechanical Design Engineer – Biopharma, Hybrid

ZETA; King of Prussia (PA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Coffee

Medical, Dental, & Vision Benefits

Competitive PTO & Vacation

401K with 5% employer match

Travel & Training

Job summary

ZETA is a global solutions provider delivering biopharma process systems and automation from planning to commissioning. The Senior Mechanical Design Engineer will lead design activities for upstream/downstream processing, plasma fractionation, ADC manufacturing, and cell therapy projects.

The role requires mentoring junior engineers, conducting design reviews, and ensuring GMP and ASME BPE standards. Hybrid work with on-site days in King of Prussia, with travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 7+ years of mechanical design experience, preferably in biopharma or process industries.
• Proficiency in 2D and 3D CAD modeling and engineering best practices.
• Strong understanding of sanitary design, materials, welding, and fabrication methods.
• Experience leading projects and mentoring junior engineers.
• Ability to work cross-functional and manage client projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead Mechanical Engineering scope throughout the full project lifecycle.
• Lead development of complex 3D models, assemblies, and mechanical system designs.
• Develop P&IDs, 2D layouts, specifications, detailed drawings, and engineering documentation.
• Ensure designs comply with GMP, ASME BPE, and relevant engineering standards.
• Oversee and mentor junior engineers, providing technical guidance.
• Translate process engineering requirements into robust mechanical solutions.
• Lead mechanical design reviews, DFMEAs, tolerance analyses, and risk assessments.
• Collaborate with fabrication, automation, and process engineering teams.
• Support clients, vendors, and manufacturing teams throughout the project lifecycle.

Skills

CAD modeling

Sanitary design

Project leadership

Mentoring

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

2D CAD

3D CAD

P&ID drafting

Job description

ZETA is a global solutions provider delivering biopharma process systems and automation from planning to commissioning. The Senior Mechanical Design Engineer will lead design activities for upstream/downstream processing, plasma fractionation, ADC manufacturing, and cell therapy projects.

The role requires mentoring junior engineers, conducting design reviews, and ensuring GMP and ASME BPE standards. Hybrid work with on-site days in King of Prussia, with travel as needed.