Machine Design Engineer, Automation

Key Responsibilities

• Develop automated equipment, fixtures, and mechanical systems that support medical device manufacturing and automation initiatives.
• Design and modify electro-mechanical machinery using three-dimensional computer-aided design software such as SOLIDWORKS, CATIA, or Pro ENGINEER.
• Evaluate machine concepts using feasibility analysis, return on investment assessments, prototype testing, and risk evaluation methods such as Failure Mode and Effects Analysis.
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams to translate requirements into effective technical solutions.
• Conduct experiments and testing to optimize automated processes, equipment parameters, and machine performance.
• Create and maintain regulatory and technical documentation including design specifications, test plans, qualification protocols, and manufacturing instructions.
• Support compliance with Applied Medical manufacturing quality systems, safety standards, and company policies.

Position Requirements

• Holds a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or a related engineering discipline, including a Bachelor of Science in mechanical engineering.
• Applies foundational mechanical engineering knowledge related to mechanical systems, materials, and manufacturing processes.
• Uses solid-modeling computer-aided design software such as SOLIDWORKS, CATIA, or Pro ENGINEER.
• Designs or upgrades automated equipment in a team-based engineering environment while managing multiple projects.
• Works with machining and assembly tools, equipment, and precision manufacturing techniques.
• Understands mechanical, pneumatic, and electronic components commonly used in industrial automation.
• Communicates effectively through written technical documentation and cross-functional collaboration.
• Operates in clean room and laboratory environments as required.

Preferred

• Bridges one year or more of experience designing, testing, or supporting electro-mechanical and pneumatic systems.
• Designs industrial automation or manufacturing systems used in regulated environments such as medical device manufacturing.
• Uses product data management systems, product lifecycle management tools, and enterprise software such as Systems, Applications, and Products in Data Processing (SAP).
• Collaborates with external vendors to specify, source, and integrate machine components.
• Applies geometric dimensioning and tolerancing, tolerance stack-up analysis, and precision machining principles.
• Demonstrates analytical problem-solving skills when working with complex, multi-variable mechanical systems.
• PARTNERS WITH INTERNAL CUSTOMERS TO DEFINE PROJECT REQUIREMENTS AND DELIVER SOLUTIONS THAT MEET MANUFACTURING NEEDS.