Senior Mechanical Instrumentation Engineer

Default (MSD); Gaithersburg (MD); On-site; USD 117,000 - 178,000; Full time

Job summary

MSD is seeking a Mechanical Engineer responsible for setting goals and objectives for the development of new instrumentation and support of existing instrumentation for biodefense, clinical and life-science markets. Design work includes precision mechanisms and complex assemblies, overseeing planning, prototyping and testing.

Responsibilities include leading cross-functional teams, overseeing manufacturing test fixtures, producing design control documentation, and interacting with suppliers to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 15 years of relevant experience preferred.
• Medical or scientific instrument and/or consumables design experience required.
• Experience in an ISO cGMP environment required.
• Demonstrated CAD experience required.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical design, prototyping, testing, and troubleshooting of new instrumentation designs.
• Lead cross-functional teams to support design and development of instrumentation.
• Present designs and testing results to senior engineering and management; develop test protocols.

Skills

GD&T tolerancing

Machining & sheet metal

Systems integration

Problem solving

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Master’s or Ph.D. in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering (preferred)

Tools

Solidworks

I-DEAS

Pro/Engineer

Job description

MSD is seeking a Mechanical Engineer responsible for setting goals and objectives for the development of new instrumentation and support of existing instrumentation for biodefense, clinical and life-science markets. Design work includes precision mechanisms and complex assemblies, overseeing planning, prototyping and testing.

Responsibilities include leading cross-functional teams, overseeing manufacturing test fixtures, producing design control documentation, and interacting with suppliers to