Associate Engineering Scientist II, Mechanical Full-time

Mechanical Engineer

Independently generate precise, reliable and reproducible data in a timely manner. Demonstrate experimental precision and strong data interpretation skills and should possess understanding of core discipline.

We are seeking a talented and motivated Mechanical Engineer with instrumentation or systems development experience to join the Madison Peptide Therapeutics (MPT) Engineering team. This individual will work with engineers and scientists to maintain and enhance our fleet of Peptide Array Synthesizers in a biotech research environment.

A successful individual for this position would develop a strong understanding of scientific, medical, or laboratory instrumentation and utilize their mechanical engineering expertise to support and enhance internally developed laboratory equipment. This person would often design, modify, or integrate hardware components, including sensors, actuators, pumps, motors, cameras, manifolds, and other devices to perform coordinated, reliable activities. They work collaboratively in a team environment to design and develop high quality systems and workflows that increase throughput, reduce cost, and improve the quality of the product.

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, test, troubleshoot, and maintain scientific instrumentation and processes that improve the capabilities of internally developed Peptide Array Synthesizers.
• Support Operations Scientists to help solve production issues and problems when they arise.
• Conduct measurements, testing, and validation to ensure quality, reliability, and performance of hardware and subsystems.
• Generate and maintain CAD models and drawings, including version control, dimensioning standards, and design reviews.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including scientists, electrical and mechanical engineers, operations managers, and other staff, to gather requirements and deliver novel solutions that meet business needs.
• Design, specify, and work with vendors to order custom and catalog components.
• Keep engineering leadership, peers and team informed through effective verbal and written communication.
• Understand and adhere to corporate standards regarding applicable Corporate and Divisional Policies, including code of conduct, safety, GxP compliance.

Required:

• Bachelor's Degree, or equivalent education, with 3 or more years' experience, or Master's Degree or equivalent education (no additional experience).
• Experience using SolidWorks (or other solid modeling software) to generate, modify, and maintain solid models, detailed drawings, and assemblies.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Preferred:

• Experience interfacing with robotic systems.
• Experience in Python, MATLAB, or other coding language for data analysis.
• Experience using LabVIEW and National Instruments data acquisition tools.
• Experience designing mechanical subassemblies with tight tolerances.

The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Company believes in good faith it will pay for this role at the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual compensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographic location, and we may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future.

• We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick), medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.
• This job is eligible to participate in our short-term incentive programs.

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Pay Range: $58656 – 107500 USD

Where We Work

Role is exclusively performed at a site or office and onsite presence is required. Employees who are site/office-based and can occasionally perform their role virtually work both in the office and remotely*, following the policies and regulations in place at their location. US Employees must be in the office on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday with flexibility to work remotely on Mondays and Fridays. Three days in the office is the minimum; some individuals or teams may require more in-office days due to meetings, business/project needs or their role.