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Sr Mechanical Engineer
| Company | Baxter International |
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| Location | Johnsburg, IL, USA |
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| Salary | $88000 – $121000 |
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| Type | Full-Time |
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| Degrees | Bachelor’s, Master’s |
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| Experience Level | Senior |
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Requirements
- A Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field with 3+ years of relevant experience, or a Master’s degree with 1+ years of experience
- A demonstrated track record in electro-mechanical hardware development, preferably in highly regulated industries such as medical device, aerospace, automotive, or defense
- Experience working effectively in a fast-paced environment
- Strong knowledge and experience using CAD systems for mechanical design and analysis, particularly in surface/solid modeling and master modeling (SolidWorks preferred)
- Familiarity with drive mechanisms (gears, leadscrews), fluid mechanics, and design principles for plastics, sheet metal, and casting parts according to manufacturing guidelines
- Understanding of DFM and Design for Assembly (DFA) principles to optimize designs for production.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with customers and users to translate their needs into clear design requirements and hardware specifications
- Contribute to the development and documentation of innovative mechanical system architectures
- Create and develop intricate designs for mechanical assemblies, mechanisms, and component parts of electro-mechanical medical devices
- Perform detailed mechanical analysis, including tolerance analysis (GD&T), load and fatigue life analysis, and thermal modeling
- Leverage advanced tools like SolidWorks Simulation and Abaqus for structural analysis
- Ensure seamless integration of mechanical design elements with electrical and consumable components
- Engage in troubleshooting efforts related to mechanical design aspects
- Effectively transition products to manufacturing, ensuring robust designs and processes that meet production standards
- Continuously improve mechanical and electro-mechanical designs to enhance production efficiency, reliability, regulatory compliance, and cost-effectiveness
- Establish and orchestrate testing protocols to validate the safety and effectiveness of designs.
Preferred Qualifications
No preferred qualifications provided.
