Senior Mechanical Engineer

About the role

On-site role based at our Ann Arbor, MI site.

Responsibilities

• 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

Requirements

• 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

Benefits

• Personal and Professional Development: Mentoring, leadership programs, internal seminar offerings
• Work–life 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