Mechanical Engineer - microfluidics, electro-mechanical systems, medical device

Job Description

Job Description

InnoTECH Staffing is looking to hire a fulltime permanent Mechanical Engineer for a company in the Greater Boston area.

This requires working onsite 5 days a week.

Job Description:

The Mechanical Engineer will be directly involved in the design, assembly, testing, and optimization of innovative, microfluidic-based platforms. The position will collaborate with a diverse technical team on product development for R&D.

Job Responsibilities:

· Work with a cross-functional team of engineers and biologists to design, assemble and test complex electrical, mechanical, microfluidic, and optical systems

· Own the system design and drive automation algorithm development

· Conceptualize, design, procure, prototype, and build components and assemblies for products and testing/manufacturing fixtures

· Conduct root cause analysis on application-specific issues reported by the client

· Troubleshoot and document problem resolution during system level testing

· Develop, execute, and document test protocols

· Communicate tradeoffs, program risks, and technical progress to the team and management

· Provide feedback and help generate test and assembly documentation for transfer to manufacturing

Qualifications:

· Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, or related engineering fields

· 3+ years in engineering environment

· Proficiency in CAD software (SolidWorks) for designing complex assemblies with tight tolerances.

· Strong understanding of DFM/DFA (Design for Manufacturability/Assembly) principles.

· Hands-on experience with rapid prototyping, GD&T/tolerance stack-up analysis, and iterative design validation

· Excellent problem-solving skills and a proactive mindset for identifying and resolving design-to-manufacturing challenges

· Strong communication skills and ability to document engineering processes clearly for tech transfer and scaling

· Ability to self-organize and work effectively with limited supervision

Preferred Skill Sets/Experience:

· Experience transitioning products from R&D/prototype stage to pilot and scaled manufacturing.

· Experience with research instrumentation and/or flow cytometry

· Familiarity with microfluidic systems, optics, or electromechanical components is a plus.

· Experience in class II/III medical device product development

· Experience with Python, LabVIEW, and Matlab is preferred