Principal Engineer (Mechanical)

Job Summary

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Salary Range: $100,000 to $120,000 per year, dependent upon education and experience, plus an annual target bonus opportunity of 8% of base salary.

The Principal Engineer performs Mechanical Engineering tasks for the life-cycle management for on-market products manufactured at the production unit of active and non-active hardware medical devices, software, and laboratory equipment. This includes maintaining design requirements, design specifications, and risk management documentation; performing mechanical testing; supporting verification and validation activities. This also includes performing technical and problem-solving activities, in collaboration with Quality Assurance, to analyze and resolve field and manufacturing product issues. Requires working in a team environment with cross-functional team members, such as manufacturing, quality, regulatory, and other R&D departments.

Responsibilities

• Supports / leads the creation of hardware requirements and designs specifications, including 3D modeling, FEA, FMEA, tolerance analysis, and drawing creations.
• Utilize engineering principles, technical analysis, and problem-solving tools to resolve field and manufacturing product quality issues.
• Independently define and analyze material specifications, components, and process techniques to ensure proper functionality and long-term performance.
• Develop and execute protocols for evaluating existing mechanical designs.
• Networks with senior internal and external personnel in areas of expertise.
• Routinely provides advice and assists team members regarding unique problems.
• Devises new approaches to complex problems through adaptations and modifications of standard technical principles.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Please note: This position cannot provide employment-based immigration sponsorship now or in the future. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States for any employer and must be able to maintain that authorization for the entire duration of employment without requiring employer sponsorship at any time, including in the instance when your current work authorization expires. We ask that candidates answer all work authorization questions fully and accurately during the application process.

REQUIREMENTS

• B.S. degree in Engineering and 5+ years of relevant experience, or Masters and 2+ years related experience, or Ph.D. and 1-2 years' experience.
• Displays a solid understanding of theories/practices utilized by mechanical engineers, e.g. 3D modeling, FEA, tolerance analysis, etc., and from other disciplines outside the primary area of expertise.
• Strong critical thinking skills and the ability to function in a sometimes-ambiguous situations.
• The Company's primary business language is English. The successful candidate must be able to effectively speak, read, write, and understand English to perform the essential functions of the position, including independently understanding policies, procedures, training materials, and workplace communications written in English due to our heavily regulated work environment.

Additional Information

We offer an excellent salary and benefits package including medical, dental and vision coverage, as well as life insurance, disability, 401K with company contribution, and wellness program.


Please note that joining our team does not create a guaranteed or permanent employment arrangement. All employment is at-will, meaning both the employee and Fresenius Kabi have the right to end the employment relationship at any time, in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.

Fresenius Kabi is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship, immigration status, disabilities, or protected veteran status.