Senior Mechanical Engineer

Beckman Coulter Diagnostics

Chaska (MN)

On-site

USD 100,000 - 120,000

Full time

11 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision insurance
401(k)
Paid time off

Job summary

Beckman Coulter Diagnostics in Chaska, MN seeks a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join the Value Engineering Team onsite. You will design and sustain diagnostic instruments, collaborate across engineering fields, and drive cost-saving standardization across products.

The role emphasizes strong CAD (SOLIDWORKS), GD&T, and project leadership from conception through production sustainment.

Qualifications

  • BS in Mechanical Engineering with 5+ years experience or MS with 3+ years.
  • Strong CAD skills (SOLIDWORKS) and GD&T knowledge.
  • Ability to work cross-functionally and independently.

Responsibilities

  • Design and analyze mechanical systems for diagnostic instruments.
  • Develop and maintain projects from concept to production sustainment.
  • Create project reports on finances, timelines, and technical details.
  • Collaborate across electrical, optical, fluid, and process engineering.

Skills

Analytical skills
Tolerance analysis
Independent work
Cross-functional teamwork

Education

BS in Mechanical Engineering
Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SOLIDWORKS
GD&T
Documentation

Job description

Bring more to life.

Are you ready to accelerate your potential and make a real difference within life sciences, diagnostics and biotechnology?

At Beckman Coulter Diagnostics, one of Danahers 15+ operating companies, our work saves livesand were all united by a shared commitment to innovate for tangible impact.

Youll thrive in a culture of belonging where you and your unique viewpoint matter. And by harnessing Danahers system of continuous improvement, you help turn ideas into impact innovating at the speed of life.

As a global leader in clinical diagnostics, Beckman Coulter Diagnostics has challenged convention to elevate the diagnostic laboratorys role in improving patient health for more than 90 years. Our diagnostic solutions are used in routine and complex clinical testing, and are used in hospitals, reference and research laboratories, and physician offices around the world. Every hour around the world, more than one million tests are run on Beckman Coulter Diagnostics systems, impacting 1.2 billion patients and more than three million clinicians per year. From uncovering the next clinical breakthrough, to rapid and reliable sample analysis, to more rigorous decision makingwe are enabling clinicians to deliver the best possible care to their patients with improved efficiency, clinical confidence, adaptive collaboration, and accelerated intelligence.

Learn about the Danaher Business System which makes everything possible.


The Senior Mechanical Engineer is responsible for projects related to new cost savings opportunities, including creating standard work for design standardization across all BEC products. If you thrive in a multifunctional role and want to work with a world-class Value Engineering organization read on.

This position reports to the Senior Manager Value Engineering is part of Value Engineering Team located in Chaska, MN and will be an onsite position. At Beckman Coulter, our vision is to relentlessly reimagine healthcare, one diagnosis at a time.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to:
  • Work collaboratively across electrical, optical, fluid, and process engineering fields to design and sustain diagnostics and life sciences instruments and technology.
  • Design and analyze mechanical systems to achieve product specifications.
  • Develop and maintain projects through product conception, definition, design, documentation, release to production, and sustainment.
  • Create and present project financial, timeline and technical reports to peers and management.
The essential requirements of the job include:
  • BS in Mechanical Engineering with a minimum of 5+ years OR a Masters degree with 3+ years or an equivalent combination of education and experience to perform at this level.
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, including tolerance analysis.
  • Ability to work independently and in cross-functional teams.
  • Strong CAD skills (SOLIDWORKS), GD&T, and documentation.
It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in:
  • Mechanical systems design, build, and test experience in machine automation, robotics, liquid handling, fluidics, or laboratory instrumentation
  • Understanding of Product Development Process, Life Cycles Management, and Manufacturing.
  • Proven experience in Simulation and timing analysis

Beckman Coulter Diagnostics, a Danaher operating company, offers a broad array of comprehensive, competitive benefit programs that add value to our lives. Whether its a health care program or paid time off, our programs contribute to life beyond the job. Check out our benefits at Danaher Benefits Info.

The annual salary range OR the hourly range for this role is $100 - $120K. This is the range that we in good faith believe is the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. This range may be modified in the future.

This job is also eligible for bonus/incentive pay.

We offer comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Companys sole discretion, consistent with the law.

Join our winning team today. Together, well accelerate the real-life impact of tomorrows science and technology. We partner with customers across the globe to help them solve their most complex challenges, architecting solutions that bring the power of science to life.

For more information, visit www.danaher.com.

Danaher Corporation and all Danaher Companies are committed to equal opportunity regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other characteristics protected by law.

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We comply with federal and state disability laws and make reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact:1-202-419-7762 or applyassistance@danaher.com.

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