Client: Battelle Memorial Institute - Medical Devices team
Hybrid - Columbus, OH
6 M Contract-to-Hire
Job Description:
As a Jr. Mechanical Engineer, you will be a core team member in the design and development of medical products and systems. This role contributes to all phases of product design including initial requirements definition, conceptualization, and feasibility assessment/demonstration; detail design including engineering analysis and testing; verification and validation testing and documentation; transfer to the client and follow-on support as needed. Projects typically involve multidisciplinary teams so you will regularly interface with electrical, software, systems, human factors, and other engineers as needed for the project. You will work closely with the program manager as both an individual contributor and or a technical lead responsible for guiding other engineers also depending on the needs of the project.
Work with technicians and or hands-on assembly and testing work in the lab
Work with Project Management and task leads to complete tasks within budget and schedule
Generate design, development and support documentation following QS/ISO processes and procedures
Communicate results and progress using written and oral communication to project leadership
Participate in shaping the product design through upfront brainstorming and concept generation, as well as defining functional needs, system requirements and verification methods
Apply creative thought and state-of-the-art technology to solve technical design problems throughout the entire development process
Required Behaviors:
Strong organizational and time management skills
Strong interpersonal communication and presentation skills (verbal, written, and visual)
Creative problem solving and analytical skills
Motivated team player experienced with working in diverse teams
Ability to conduct technical activities with minimal direction
Self-starter initiative and mindset for continuous learning
Required Experience:
B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from an ABET-accredited university
Hands on general lab skills e.g. building and testing prototypes
Fluent using SolidWorks (preferred) or Creo along with PDM or Windchill vaults
U.S. Citizen
Preferred Experience:
Experience working in the field of mechanical engineering as full-time or intern
Medical device or consumer product design experience
Design for plastic injection molded part experience
Design for manufacturing experience e.g. machined parts, sheet metal, packaging of electronics/cables, etc., for commercial products
Literate in Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing per ASME Y14.5-2009
Experience using FEA analysis tools with a strong preference for ANSYS and/or Abaqus and plastic part experience
Understanding of the FDA Quality System Regulation (QSR) and involvement in an ISO13485 operational environment