Mechanical Engineer

Who We Are… We are a group of scientists, engineers, designers, technicians, and many others who are dedicated to changing the world by developing medical isotopes to treat and eradicate cancer. We also enjoy darts, cornhole, ping-pong, take-out for group lunches, chili cook-offs, and other fun events that makes our company a community where we make a life, not just a living. Who You Are… Your curiosity and critical thinking help you turn complex problems into practical engineering solutions. You enjoy digging into the details, asking the right questions, and working through ideas with both creativity and discipline. Collaboration, clear communication, and strong documentation are important parts of how you work, and you value partnering with others to move projects from concept to completion. You are hands-on, dependable, and thoughtful in your decision-making, balancing technical rigor with the practical needs of the project. Words that describe you include analytical, curious, collaborative, disciplined, and resourceful. What You Can Expect To Work On… Niowave is an engineering playground where you will be engaged in problem solving on revolutionary systems that have a direct impact on cancer patient survival. Senior engineers provide expert level skill in designing, machining, building, testing, and maintaining complex machinery in the development of medical isotopes. You will work closely with designers, machinists, physicists, other engineers, and technical experts within the department and across the company in the pursuit of transforming the world. What You Need To Succeed… Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (or equivalent training/experience); preferred fields of study are: Mechanical or Biomedical Engineering.5+ years’ on-the-job experience with mechanical drawings, prototype design and testing, materials management, product hardware management (integration, markings, tags, user instructions, etc.)Experience with the following:Coordinating cohesive teams to create exceptional customer relationships and deliver remarkable outcomesGuiding teams to complete small to medium sized projectsMentoring team members in mechanical engineering concepts and applicationDevelops and maintains good relationships, gains the confidence of others, and works effectively in a multidisciplinary matrix environmentUnderstands how to integrate into a new team/organizationAppreciates the current state of systems and processes and exercises sound judgment in proposing and implementing improvementsUnderstands personal communication and learning styles and adapts approach to connect effectively with othersDisplays excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skillsPossesses strong organizational and project management skills for self and teamsDemonstrates a system-level thinking and integration mindset Great to have… 7+ years’ on-the-job experience with mechanical drawings, prototype design and testing, materials management, product hardware management (integration, markings, tags, user instructions, etc.)Hands-on experience utilizing lean manufacturing principles for continuous process improvements (Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, 5S).Proven experience with:Successful completion of projects and solving mechanical problemsGeneral facility design and operations experience (HVAC, cooling tower water systems, mechanical chillers, boilers, building maintenance and building automation, etc.).working with QMS (quality system) processes in regulated industries such as Aerospace/Defense, Medical, or Pharma.Working directly with customers and commercial teams to identify project requirements, write binding statements of work, and other requirements documentation.Working in an NRC regulated manufacturing facility and/or R&D environment Other Things To Know… Full-time positionThe company’s standard operating hours are Monday thru Friday 6:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. with production related activities requiring 24/7/365 shiftsThis position will have regular working hours Monday - Friday within the standard operating hoursThere is an expectation of adjusting working hours outside the standard hours to meet operational requirementsNiowave has multiple locations within the Lansing area and travel between locations is expected in the role Please provide a cover letter specifically describing the nature of your technical expertise.