Medical Devices Mechanical Engineer I - Battelle

JOB SUMMARY

Battelle’s Medical Devices group is currently seeking a Mechanical Engineer I. This position is located in Columbus, Ohio.

The Med Device group is hired by external companies from startups to Fortune 100 to assist them with their product development needs. Clients choose to work with us because of a proven track record for developing innovative and commercializable solutions to challenging technical problems.

A large focus for the group is on medical device development. This has included projects for mass produced drug delivery devices, immunodiagnostic systems, surgery tools, large scale imaging systems, and more. Regardless of whether the device is in the user’s hands or part of a larger system of care, they all are driven by the same ambition - to positively affect the user’s health outcome. The Mechanical Engineer will be an integral part of the multi-disciplinary teams that we form around each project and dedicate to achieving that project’s goal.

Our team-based approach means you will work side-by-side with Electrical, Software, and Systems Engineers; Electrical and Mechanical Designers and Technicians; Industrial Designers and Human Factors Engineers; Material Scientists, and any other disciplines needed for each project. Your coworkers will range from new graduates to those with 30+ years of experience. The unique backgrounds and work experiences brought by each team member lends diversity to the development process, which results in both product innovation as well as an engaging work environment.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

The successful candidate will envision, design, and test devices and systems for medical and consumer applications including:

• Developing mechanical products, subsystems and/or components
• Participating in shaping the product design through upfront brainstorming and concept generation, as well as defining functional needs, system requirements and verification methods
• Applying creative thought and state-of-the-art technology to solve technical design problems throughout the entire development process
• Working with technicians and or hands-on assembly and testing work in the lab
• Working with Project Management to complete and or lead tasks within budget and schedule Communicating results and progress using written and oral communication to project leadership and the customer
• Generating design, development and support documentation following QS/ISO processes and procedures

THE FOLLOWING IS REQUIRED

• B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from an ABET-accredited university and 0-3 years working experience in mechanical engineering or M.S. in Mechanical Engineering
• Design engineer experience in consumer and or medical products Design for plastic injection molded part experience
• Design for manufacturing experience e.g. machined parts, sheet metal, packaging of electronics/cables, etc, for products such as automotive, appliances, and desktop med devices
• Fluent using SolidWorks along with PDM or Windchill vaults
• Ability to conduct technical activities with minimal direction and or assume task leadership responsibilities Excellent verbal and written communication skills

THE FOLLOWING IS DESIRED

• 5+ years of experience in the design and development of medical diagnostic or drug delivery equipment is preferred
• Hands on general lab skills e.g. building and testing prototypes
• Literate in Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing per ASME Y14.5-2009
• Experience using FEA analysis tools with a strong preference for ANSYS and/or Abaqus and plastic part experience
• Understanding of the FDA Quality System Regulation (QSR) and involvement in an ISO13485 operational environment