Machine Design Engineer, Automation

About the position

Applied Medical is a new-generation medical device company with a proven business model and commitment to innovation fueled by rapid business growth and expansion. Our company has been developing and manufacturing advanced surgical technologies for over 35 years and has earned a strong reputation for excellence in the healthcare field. Our unique business model, combined with our dedication to delivering the highest quality products, enables team members to contribute to a larger capacity than is possible in typical positions. As a Design Engineer, you will play a vital role in supporting the development of automated machines or automated processes for our in-house medical device manufacturing. It's your chance to make an enduring impact on the future of healthcare.

Responsibilities

• Successfully apply mechanical engineering principles, including materials, mechanics, design for manufacturing, mechanical systems, components, and their integration.
• Identify and resolve technical issues during the design and manufacturing processes.
• Perform experiments to determine optimal equipment parameters and evaluate machine feasibility using return on investment calculations.
• Work in multidisciplinary teams to understand and translate each stakeholder's requirements into technical specifications.
• Draft design specifications, test plans, engineering reports, maintenance manuals, manufacturing and calibration instructions, and qualification protocols.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or in a related field.
• Experience with designing and upgrading automated equipment.
• Knowledge of machining and assembly tools, equipment, and techniques.
• Experience with a solid-molding computer-aided design (CAD) software package such as SOLIDWORKS, CATIA, or Pro/ENGINEER.
• Strong communication skills.
• Knowledge of mechanical, pneumatic, and electronic devices commonly used in automated equipment.
• The ability to occasionally work in a clean room and lab environment.

Nice-to-haves

• Minimum one year of experience designing and testing electro-mechanical and pneumatic systems.
• Experience designing industrial or manufacturing automated systems.
• Experience using machining and assembly tools and techniques.
• Experience with SOLIDWORKS, Product Data Management (PDM), Systems, Applications, and Products in Data Processing (SAP), and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM).
• Ability to work directly with vendors to specify, source and integrate machine components.
• Experience with getting project definition from customers and meeting their needs.
• Working knowledge of industrial pneumatics and sensors.
• A strong analytical ability capable of understanding complex systems with multiple variables.
• Understanding of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T), tolerance stack up, and manufacturing processes for precision machined parts.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation range: $75000 - $100000 / year (California).
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Training and mentorship opportunities.
• On-campus wellness activities.
• Education reimbursement program.
• 401(k) program with discretionary employer match.
• Generous vacation accrual and paid holiday schedule.