Sr Project Engineer - Mechanical

SUMMARY

Under minimal supervision, the Senior (Mechanical) Project Engineer will utilize in depth knowledge of engineering and automation to lead projects on clinical robotic systems involving the origination, design, and development of new robotic products and components and/or the modification and improvement of existing designs.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

- Lead cross-functional project teams to successfully execute complex laboratory automation projects from inception to completion.

- Must be able to perform advanced mechanical calculations to verify the overall outcome of the design requirement/intent.

- Proficient in SolidWorks for system design and layout.

- Attend project kickoff meetings and provide input.

- Communicate directly with the customer on technical issues.

- May be responsible for assisting in generating and managing project schedules, managing project budget, and leading engineering team.

- Proficiency in leading multiple projects at a time while utilizing strong communication and interpersonal skills.

- Must follow ISO procedures as the job requires and provide feedback to improve our processes.

- Assist in maintaining project binder.

- Able to understand and apply industry standards.

- Conduct (develop) tests to assure success during (applicable) project validation or verification.

- Facilitate design reviews with customer, suppliers, and/or other departments to ensure sound designs and drawing accuracy.

- Analyze test data to assure design meets functional and performance specifications.

- Coordinate and assist in solving technical problems during debug and at customer site.

- Provide technical support and leadership to customer, engineering team, customer service, sales, marketing, manufacturing, etc.

- Responsible for overall engineering solution.

- Manage large technical projects that require a number of supporting engineers.

- Communicate as needed for project status with team members and assist with problem resolution.

- Help develop engineering standards and methods that create an environment where quality products are developed.

- Responsible for assisting with closed order analysis on assigned projects.

- Assist in preparing and presenting engineering change documentation.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Bachelor of Science degree and six to eight years related experience.

OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES

Good organizational skills, ability to solve problems, strong verbal and written communication skills, and computer literate. Must possess negotiation and conflict resolution skills. Must be able to multi-task. Employee must be able to work with minimal supervision, conferring with supervisor on unusual matters. Has some latitude for unreviewed action or decision.

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups and managers, clients, customers, and the general public. Ability to apply advanced mathematical concepts such as exponents, logarithms, quadratic equations, and permutations. Ability to apply mathematical operations to such tasks as frequency distribution, determination of test reliability and validity, analysis of variance, correlation techniques, sampling theory, and factor analysis.

Work requires individual to devise own methods, to assist with methods used by others, to exercise ingenuity, to analyze situations, and apply judgment required to make decisions of an administrative nature.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; sit; and use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to walk; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Would anticipate about one hour a day/minimum at PC. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, risk of electrical shock, UV exposure, fumes, spark and heat.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Duties may require the occasional use of/contact with/exposure to various hazardous materials (such as, but not limited to grease, oils, lubricants, paint, thinner, parts cleaner, etc.). Employees should have basic awareness of hazardous materials cautions. Those directly using the materials must have specific knowledge of material in use.

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