Senior Mechanical Engineer - Product Improvement

Covaris, LLC, a PerkinElmer company, is a leading supplier of instrumentation and consumables to the Life Sciences, Clinical Diagnostics, and Drug Delivery industries. Covaris products improve pre-analytical sample preparation, enable novel drug formulations, and manage compounds in drug discovery.The Covaris technological foundation is based on its proprietary and patented Adaptive Focused Acousticsâ„¢ (AFA) technology. AFA enables a vast array of non-contact, isothermal processes to be developed for various applications in Genomics, Proteomics, Cell Biology and Drug Discovery, and Formulation. Thousands of Covaris Focused-ultrasonicators are used in over 30 countries. Customers include the world's leading researchers, universities, and pharmaceutical companies.Covaris continues to innovate pre-analytical sample preparation technologies to accelerate the pace of research and drug discovery.Job SummaryWe are looking for a Senior Mechanical Engineer - Product Improvement with a strong engineering and problem resolution background to implement product improvements to our core technologies for laboratory instruments. You will work on sustaining engineering projects in all stages, from root cause analysis and problem resolution definition to design through implementation and performance monitoring. The goal is to excel in product support, customer focused design and manufacturing acoustics-based laboratory instruments.Our instruments are complex systems with electromechanical, fluidic, thermal, optical, and acoustic sub-systems. Our plastic consumables are engineered for high performance in harsh acoustic environments. Fabrication methods range from machining to injection molding, depending on the components' functional requirements. Our product portfolio also features hardware accessories to increase the level of laboratory automation for workflow solutions that include our AFA instruments.You will be the primary point engineer for the sustaining projects working with other engineers from manufacturing and quality departments to manage implementation of solution-based designs into the manufacturing environment. Responsibilities include analysis, planning, designing and testing to ensure solutions meet functional and performance requirements for our customers. This is predominantly an on-site position in Woburn, MA. Occasional remote work is OK with supervisor approval.ResponsibilitiesWork as technical lead on cross-functional teams to isolate challenges and identify opportunities to improve design and manufacturing of sophisticated ultrasound-based instrumentation and HW accessories for laboratory automation.Use root cause analysis techniques to isolate issues and identify solutions for improving workflow, cost, manufacturability, performance or address individual customer needs as they arise.Use SolidWorks to design and document mechanical components and assemblies for instrumentation and HW accessories.Develop physical and functional testing along with calculation, tolerance analyses and simulation (FEA, CFD), to ensure that the product design meets all requirements (functional, cost, ergonomic, material compatibility, etc).Create DOEs and test plans and execute them to generate data for solution implementation evaluation and verification of problem resolution.Hold cross-functional reviews, document design solutions, test plans, verification reports, and other supporting documentation needed to fulfill process and change-order requirements.Work with the manufacturing team in managing external vendors to ensure high-quality, reproducible components delivered to design specifications.Work closely with the quality assurance department to ensure print specifications are inspectable and provide support on quality inspection procedures; update prints as needed to reflect design intent in a manner that is measurable, repeatable and controlledExecute change orders in our eQMS system.Prepare reports and presentations for different levels (engineers to executive management).Assess recommended design, test and process solutions for added or residual risk per risk management controls procedures using FMEAEnsure designs align with applicable ANSI, ASME, and SBS standards.QualificationsA bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent with 5+ years of product support experience or a BS and MS in Mechanical Engineering with 3+ years of experience.Sketch-based CAD modeling experience in PLM database file management systems.Familiarity with mechanical drawing best practices using ASME & ANSI standards.Experience with CAPA management and workflowExperience with GD&T and tolerance analysis for assemblies and interfaces.Experience with mid-high complexity electromechanical assemblies.Experience with Quality Control processes and familiarity with ISO 9001.Experience with precision machined parts, molded parts, ceramic components, etc.Expertise with Microsoft Office - Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, Outlook.Experience w risk management including dFMEA, pFMEA, DOE, DFM.Excellent communication skills - written, verbal, and presentation skills.Experience with management of regulated products (FDA Class II IVD instrument preferred) and familiarity with ISO 13485, etc.Up to 10% travel to vendors and for trade shows is required.Must be able to work in a laboratory setting and lift objects as heavy as 25 lbs.Preferred Qualifications:Proficiency with 3D printing and standard commercially available printers and techniques.Advanced SolidWorks modeling experience and its PDM file management petency with FEA, CFD, and other analysis modules available under SolidWorks.Some exposure to biology, biotechnology, and biopharma.Desired experience with motorized multi-axis motion systems and robotics for SBS plate manipulations and laboratory automation.Strong problem-solving skills - able to break down and solve complex problems with structured problem-solving tools.Practical knowledge of the mechanical behavior of engineering materials, including fabrication processes, plating techniques, etc.Scriptingprogramming skills with Python or equivalent desiredReasonable Accommodation: Covaris is committed to the spirit and the letter of the Americans with Disabilities Act. All requirements are subject to possible modification to accommodate otherwise qualified individuals reasonably.

Created: 2025-02-24