Mechanical Design Engineer III

Mechanical Design Engineer: Designs and analyzes mechanical systems, equipment and packaging. Conducts feasibility studies and testing on new and modified designs. Directs support personnel in the preparation of detailed design, design testing and prototype fabrication. Provides design information to drafting for packaging documentation.Primary Function of PositionDesign and construct manufacturing equipment used to produce minimally invasive medicaldevices. This equipment will range in complexity from custom manual fixtures to semi-automatedelectro-mechanical systems, integrating work-holding, sensing, motion and vision control. Thisposition will play a critical role in developing cutting edge manufacturing capabilities to enable thefuture of minimally invasive surgery.The ideal candidate should have a solid understanding of the technical aspects of mechanicalengineering and design. He/she will work closely with senior level equipment staff and otherdepartments to develop and sustain custom equipment for production use. This person will thriveworking autonomously on projects with medium to high complexity.Essential Job Duties• Design and build in-house manufacturing equipment from concept to implementation• Create effective design solutions of mechanical assembliesfrom simple fixturing to more complex assembly forautomation equipment.• Iterate rapidly by prototyping, testing, and examiningproduct designs using engineering methods andtechniques, including computer simulation and physical models• Ensure manufacturing equipment designs meet functional, safety, ergonomic,documentation, and validation requirements.• Create and manage project plans including schedules, budgets, and stakeholderupdates.• Develop documentation for equipment including specifications, assembly instructions,maintenance, and calibration procedures.• Create and execute protocol documentation for equipment DQ, IQ, OQ, PQ validations.• Conduct effective design reviews of new equipment at all stages of development.• Provide equipment-related technical support for on-going production operation andexpansion.• Establish and manage external resources (contractors, system integrators, vendors) inthe planning and execution of equipment projects including duplication activities.• Support other equipment-related operations and duties as requiredQualificationsRequired Skills and Experience• Minimum BSME or similar.• Minimum 3 years' experience designing and developing Automated manufacturingequipment.• Self-motivated, works well with others in a team environment.• Proficiency with CAD (SolidWorks highly preferred): designing parts with complexgeometry, creating assemblies and creating detailed manufacturing drawings• Comfortable operating machine shop, measurement, and test equipment• Mechanical design and exploration skills, including statics, dynamics, and strength ofmaterials, including stress analysis, fatigue, and thermal• Experience in integration of mechatronics components such as sensors, motors,pneumatics, and motion and vision control components.• Experience troubleshooting and repair of manufacturing equipment.• Experience developing equipment qualification, calibrationand PM procedures and practices.Required Education and Training• Minimum BSME Mechanical or Mechatronics engineeringwith minimum of 5 years related experience.• Experience with enterprise software (e.g. Agile document control, Confluence, Polarion,Windchill, etc)• Prior experience working with PLM systems (Agile preferred), SAP applications, includingECO creation, origination of equipment specification, test protocols, BOM, and workinstructions.Preferred Skills and Experience• Excellent understanding of tolerance analysis and statistical methods. Fluency in ASMEY14.5 GD&T and tolerance stack analysis• MSME (or equivalent) with minimum 6 plus years prior experience.• Structured Problem Solving. Rational thinking and root cause analysis capability.