Associate Design Engineer

Avantor is seeking an Associate Design Engineer to join our Devens, MA team. This hybrid role focuses on developing approval drawings and prototypes for single-use systems, ensuring products meet customer performance requirements and quality standards.

About the role

The Associate Design Engineer is responsible for product costing, cost analysis, and cost optimization initiatives to support profitability and operational efficiency. This role collaborates closely with Account Management, Customer Service, Production, and Quality teams throughout the product development lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Develop custom single-use system assemblies through understanding of Bioprocess.
• Create both basic and technical approval drawings based on sketches or descriptions from account managers or customers.
• Act as a project lead between customers, third-party labs, and the commercial team to ensure projects are completed on schedule and according to the project plan.
• Select appropriate subcomponents and ensure all connections are engineered to function as required (e.g., temperature, pressure), including developing test protocols and performing physical tests.
• Develop sale prices of Single Use products using provided software and strategize in competitive situations.
• Enter and maintain Bills of Materials (BOM) and Method of Manufacturing (MOM) in the ERP system.
• Conduct feasibility and cost estimation of products to ensure designs meet business and customer needs.
• Research new and innovative products in the market to advance the component library and test commercial viability.
• Perform various tests (e.g., pressure test, pull test) and create validation packets for customers.
• Maintain engineering documents, including a library of all subcomponents with appropriate data.
• Assist in resolving customer complaints in a timely manner; notify management of problems and suggest corrective actions.
• Understand and support company operating procedures to provide effective service and foster long-term business relationships.
• Occasional travel to customer locations (valid driver’s license required).
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Bioscience Engineering, or related field, and/or equivalent experience, education, and training.
• 1-2+ years of experience with AutoCAD or similar engineering software (2D and 3D).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, with an emphasis on Excel.

Preferred Qualifications

• SolidWorks experience is highly preferred.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to develop and maintain professional relationships with customers and suppliers.
• Understanding of technical concepts and their application to customer processes.

Working Conditions

Typically works in an office environment with adequate lighting and ventilation, within a normal range of temperature and noise levels. Work assignments are diversified, with frequent volume and deadlines imposing routine strain. Minimal physical effort is required; work is mostly sedentary but may involve walking, standing, bending, reaching, lifting, or carrying objects typically weighing less than 10 lbs.

Pay

The expected pre-tax pay for this position is $52,000.00 - $83,950.00. Actual pay may differ depending on prior experience and geographic location.