Principal Mechanical Engineer

Job Description

The Principal Mechanical Engineer will establish technical objectives and lead engineering initiatives focused on the development of new products and the continued enhancement of existing equipment. Responsibilities include designing high-precision mechanical systems, mechanisms, and complex assemblies incorporating custom-machined, molded, and fabricated components. This individual will provide technical direction and oversight to cross-functional teams throughout the design lifecycle, including project planning, engineering documentation, prototype development, and performance testing.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee mechanical engineering activities, including the design, development, prototyping, validation, and troubleshooting of new instrument systems.
• Leads cross-functional teams to support the design and development
• Communicate design concepts, technical challenges, and proposed solutions to engineering leadership and senior management. Direct the creation and execution of testing procedures for preliminary evaluations and formal design validation.
• Oversee the development, design, fabrication, and validation of production test fixtures used in the manufacturing of new instruments

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Master’s or Ph.D. degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering preferred
• 10+ years minimum experience, ideally 15+ years experience
• Medical or scientific instrument and/or consumables design experience required
• Experience in an ISO cGMP environment required
• Experience in the design of electromechanical systems strongly preferred
• Demonstrated CAD experience is required
• Experience with heat management and temperature controls strongly preferred