Associate Mechanical Engineer

About the Role

Performs routine assignments in daily work, while learning to use professional concepts. Learns technical and general creative aspects of own job. Continues to develop knowledge of processes by completing routine tasks.

Key Responsibilities

• Design mechanical parts and processes for use in new product development and the repair of surgical devices.
• Measure and document mechanical parts considering complete mechanical systems.
• Conduct research that tests and analyzes the fit, form, and function of new components and the feasibility, design, operation and performance of existing equipment, components, systems and processes.
• Create solid models and engineering drawings with a focus on manufacturability.
• Develop, source and evaluate prototype designs.
• Conduct failure analysis and identify critical components.
• Specify system components that conform to engineering design and performance specifications.
• Design tooling, jigs and fixtures.
• Perform first article and prototype inspections.
• Conduct technical presentations to medical professionals and IMS employees.
• Coordinate with purchasing and the production floor to find suppliers and vendors.
• Create part numbers for components and assemblies for purchasing, inventory control, and factory use.
• Operate effectively in a team setting.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Materials engineering, metallography, and working with polymers, and plastics.
• Ability to build prototypes as well as reverse engineer mechanical parts.
• Machining processes and techniques.
• Ability to solder and handle small delicate parts.
• Parametric modeling (SolidWorks strongly preferred).
• Schematic capture, PCB layout and CIS/DE-HDL, library tools.
• Understanding of mechanical systems and interaction with overall electrical sub-systems.
• Working with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply mathematical operations to such tasks as frequency distribution, determination of test reliability and validity, analysis of variance, correlation techniques, sampling theory, and factor analysis.
• Production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
• Translating voice of operations customer input into specific design requirements.
• Design control methods, including verification/validation testing techniques.
• Project management.
• Computer Skills: Must be proficient with all Microsoft Office applications; previous experience with Oracle preferred.
• Mechanical design experience (medical device industry strongly preferred).
• Aptitude for hands-on tasks and broad understanding of machining techniques.
• Ability to prepare and present complex engineering designs to other engineering disciplines, project teams, customers, and senior management.