Job Information
Actalent Senior Mechanical Engineer in Durham, North Carolina
Rate: $50-60hr
Must-Have Skills:
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering with 8+ years of experience
Experience with SolidWorks and CAD Engineering
Knowledge of metrology or ability to work with external metrology company to characterize physical parts
Documentation within PDM/PLM systems (SolidWorks PDM)
Experience in developing products under FDA regulation
Experience with Injection molded designed parts
Nice-to-Have Skills:
Mechanical design experience
Experience with Ultrasonic technology
Injection mold design experience
Job Description:
The Engineer plays a key role in coordinating and leading sustaining efforts and design modification to the diagnostics portfolio. This person will review the design (SolidWorks) for the analyzer and its parts, support documentation, design controls, and external interface with suppliers. This person will also be required to perform slight design modifications and work with external suppliers (mold houses/tool builders). This is a support engineering and sustaining engineering effort for the next 12 months with ongoing projects, where the company is expanding capacity and building more analyzers. The engineer will prepare CAD files and interface with suppliers directly. New pipeline of products will be added in the future.
Additional Skills and Qualifications:
Ability to concurrently handle multiple project assignments.
Ability to coordinate and work with other engineering disciplines within the department (Software, Electrical, and Product Engineering)
Thorough understanding of robust engineering methodologies and stage-gate development processes as well as manufacturing/procurement/quality processes.
Demonstrated experience in critical thinking and structured problem-solving skills, decision-making, planning and organizing.
Knowledge and practical application of current and emerging engineering science and cutting-edge technologies.
Employee Value Proposition (EVP):
This person will have the opportunity to work with a high-performing engineering team and assist with bringing to market a new device. The work they do makes a huge impact, and there's an opportunity to work on commercially available products, with future R&D efforts in the pipeline. This person will work with engineers of all disciplines at a global center of excellence.
Work Environment:
This is an onsite job with a cubicle setting. The work hours are 8-5, and the person must be able to work off core hours since some team members are based in different time zones.
Business Challenge:
The position is open due to design ownership transferring to the company's R&D group. The organization currently doesn't have the resources available to support this effort.
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:
Hiring diverse talent
Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
Ensuring growth opportunities for our people
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.