Senior Mechanical Engineer

Senior Mechanical Engineer

At Sartorius, we are seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join our team in Ann Arbor, MI. In this on-site role, you will be responsible for conducting product development activities within the Product Development – Mechanical Engineering team according to the Sartorius Product Development Life Cycle process. You will work with a team of engineers and scientists to conceive, model, prototype, and test laboratory products in accordance with established requirements, goals, and objectives.

Onsite role based at our Ann Arbor, MI site

What you will accomplish together with us:

• Develop mechanical designs for new laboratory products
• Prototype mechanical designs in-house using commercial 3D printers and metalworking machinery
• Partner with machine shops and manufacturing houses to produce parts for Sartorius instruments, coordinating technical communication to ensure adherence to design specifications
• Develop test protocols, execute test cases and write test reports during prototyping and product verification
• Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team of engineers and scientists during design integration activities to overcome design challenges
• Participate in design transfer to production; draft and maintain assembly work instructions and specifications; support manufacturing line start-up and troubleshooting under guidance
• Conduct engineering analyses (structural, thermal, vibration, corrosion) and drive data-based decisions

What will convince us:

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or higher education required
• 7+ years of experience developing laboratory products and instrumentation
• Experience with SolidWorks or equivalent CAD program
• Demonstrated knowledge of applied mechanical engineering in product design and verification
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively regarding ideas and mechanical engineering concepts to other individuals and teams
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Must have hands-on work experience that involve using tools, machines, soldering equipment, etc. to build and test mechanical systems
• Identification with our core values: Sustainability, Openness, Enjoyment

What We Offer

As a growing global life science company, Sartorius offers a wide range of benefits: Personal and Professional Development: Mentoring, leadership programs, internal seminar offerings Worklife Balance: Paid vacation, sick time, corporate holidays and community service day; as well as flexible work schedules Making an Impact Right from the Start: Comprehensive onboarding, including a virtual online platform Welcoming Culture: Mutual support, team spirit and international collaboration; communities on numerous topics such as "Coaching", "Agile Working" and a "Businesswomen's Network" Health & Well Being: Wide selection of health and well-being support such as a variety of medical plans to choose from, dental, vision, EAP, and other wellness programs. Intelligent Working Environment: Working in smart buildings with the latest technology and equipment.

Retirement Savings Plan: 401 k (with generous company match) Flexible Spending: HSA, FSA (dependent care & healthcare spending), Transportation Commuter Account Company Paid Benefits: Basic Life Insurance, AD&D, EAP, Family Planning & Women's Health, Health Advocate Additional/Optional: Supplemental Life Insurance (employee, spouse & dependents), Legal Services, LTD & STD, Critical Illness Insurance, Student Loan Tuition Refinance Service

Sartorius is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, disability or based on status in any other protected group of class.

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About Sartorius

Sartorius is part of the solution in the fight against cancer, dementia, and many other diseases. Our technologies help translate scientific discoveries into real-world medicine faster, so that new therapeutics can reach patients worldwide.

We look for ambitious team players and creative minds, who want to contribute to this goal and advance their careers in a dynamic global environment.

Join our global team and become part of the solution. We are looking forward to receiving your application.