GeneCapture - Mechanical Engineer
Company: HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology
Location: Huntsville
Posted on: March 18, 2023
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Job Description:
Job Title: Mechanical Engineer
Job Description:
The mechanical engineer is responsible for the design of durable
medical equipment and the design of disposable single use
consumables. Design, implement, document, and test the mechanical
elements of high quality medical devices. Work includes electronics
packaging, mechanism design, design for manufacturability, thermal
management, and the development of the mechanical supply chain for
the products. Implementation may include structure, fluidics,
pneumatics, ultrasonics, magnetics, motors, and thermal management.
Materials will include plastic, sheet metal, machining, and
castings.
Perform analysis and testing to verify the designs, methods,
materials, processes, and evaluate the results. Design and
documentation of items such as enclosures, printed circuit board
outlines, cooling systems, optical subassemblies, fluidics
elements, and interconnect solutions is required. Knowledge of
thermal management methods and environmental requirements is
required.
Essential Responsibilities:
Work with a team of engineers and scientists to invent and
implement new novel products for use in point-of-care and
laboratory environments. This is a hands on position involving
concept, integration, iteration, and problem solving. Mechanical
systems design with strong technical foundation in materials,
fabrication, electrical interconnects, assembly processes and
regulatory requirements. Familiarity with Solidworks software.
Provide conceptual modules and renderings which communicate
possible implementations and alternatives. The concepts are
expected to demonstrate a high degree of creativity, functional
simplicity and overall design excellence. Apply Design for
Manufacturability (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) techniques to
produce optimal design and manufacturing solutions. Applicant
should be self-motivated and able to handle multiple tasks
concurrently.
Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must possess strong
analytical and engineering capabilities, and must be able to
communicate effectively both verbally and in written form. The
individual must possess a solid understanding of medical device
design and the mechanical supply chain.
Junior Engineer: Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering. 0-5
years of experience.
Senior Engineer: Masters in mechanical engineering or equivalent
experience. 5-10 years experience required, including familiarity
with full product design.
Competencies required:
Located in the HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology, GeneCapture
is a transformative workplace offering opportunities for
professional growth in an innovative and collaborative atmosphere.
The HudsonAlpha biotechnology campus consists of 152 acres nestled
within Cummings Research Park, the nation's second largest research
park. HudsonAlpha's state-of-the-art facilities co-locate nonprofit
scientific researchers with entrepreneurs and educators.
Physical Demands/Environmental Factors/Mental Functions
ADA Requirements The physical demands, work environment factors,
and mental functions described below are representative of those
that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the
essential function of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be
made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
essential functions.
Disclaimer - All job requirements are subject to possible revision
to reflect changes in the position requirements or to reasonably
accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may
exclude individuals who pose a threat or risk to the health and
safety of themselves or other employees. This job description in no
way states or implies that these are the only duties which will be
required in this position. Employees will be required to follow
other job-related duties as requested by their supervisor/manager
(within guidelines and compliance with Federal and State Laws).
Continued employment remains on an "at-will" basis.
Physical Demands
Environmental Factors
Mental Functions
It is the policy of GeneCapture, in accordance with all applicable
laws, to recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job
titles without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national
origin, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation,
veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by applicable
law.
Keywords: HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology, Huntsville , GeneCapture - Mechanical Engineer, Engineering , Huntsville, Alabama
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