Mechanical Design Engineer 3

San Diego, CA, United States

Job Description

In this role, you will be part of a multidisciplinary engineering team developing and sustaining medical diagnostic instrumentation including mechanical design and manufacturing automation. You will be expected to bring hands-on experience and knowledge in instrumentation development and high-volume manufacturing while utilizing sound engineering judgement and first principles. You will be expected to prototype and test various mechanical concepts to provide rapid feedback and direction to the broader development team to drive fast and decisive decisions. Interfacing with outside vendors on rapid prototyping, machining, molding, and advanced manufacturing processes is required. This is a fast-paced position that demands the ability to quickly adapt to evolving changes within the instrument, assay, and user needs. You will be working across functional groups such as Systems Engineering, Assay Development, Manufacturing, and Process Transfer. Clear communication, the ability to collaborate with others, and being a self-starter are a must. ­

Required Skills

• Mechanical design for automation and instrumentation

• Heat transfer and thermal analysis

• Develop basic structural analysis models of mechanical assemblies

• Proficient in SolidWorks 3D modeling, detailed drawings, and GD&T

• Creating and releasing 3D CAD designs and documentation in PDM Works

• Data acquisition, sensor interfacing and selection

• Microcontroller programming (Python, C, C++, or similar)

• Knowledge and experience in application programming (C# or similar)

• Electrical breadboarding

• Design and build of manufacturing Fixtures

• Experience in production fabrication techniques (machining, sheet metal, forming, molding, etc.)

• Design For Manufacturing

• Manufacturing process development

• Technical report writing

• Creating, sourcing, and sustaining mechanical assembly bill-of-materials

• Coordinating with suppliers, sourcing to facilitate initial prototype and production builds

• Communicate and collaborate effectively with multi-disciplinary team members

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Preferred Qualifications

• 6+ years actively involved in the design of instrumentation in the medical device industry

• Strong understanding of mechanical engineering product design fundamentals

• 6+ 3D solid modelling design tools experience utilizing SolidWorks and PDM Works

• Design and analysis of microfluidic systems

• Experience using 3D thermal analysis software

• Experience with structural analysis FEA tools

• Experience with stack up tolerance analysis of complex design systems

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Coordinate prototype fabrication and installation activities to ensure products and systems conform to engineering design and specifications

• Evaluate and recommend design modifications based on prototype and breadboard systems

• Provide technical information to team members on the design, development and testing of mechanical components, equipment, machinery, and systems

• Collaborate with the rest of the Engineering team in the fabrication of test apparatus and equipment as well as the development of methods and procedures for testing products and systems

• Technical engineering reports and engineering documents

• A resourceful problem-solver with the ability to be self-directed

The annualized base salary range for this role is $93,300 to $135,100 and is bonus eligible. Final compensation packages will ultimately depend on factors including relevant experience, skillset, knowledge, geography, education, business needs and market demand.

Agency and Third Party Recruiter Notice:

Agencies that submit a resume to Hologic must have a current executed Hologic Agency Agreement executed by a member of the Human Resource Department. In addition Agencies may only submit candidates to positions for which they have been invited to do so by a Hologic Recruiter. All resumes must be sent to the Hologic Recruiter under these terms or they will not be considered.

Must follow all applicable FDA regulations and ISO requirements.

Hologic is an equal opportunity employer inclusive of female, minority, disabled and veterans, (F/M/D/V)