Senior R&D Mechanical Engineer – Scientific Instrumentation
Core
Lead mechanical architecture and detailed design for complex scientific instruments, subsystems, and test hardware from concept through release.
Role type
Senior R&D Mechanical Engineer (Scientific Instrumentation)
Builds
Advanced scientific instrumentation, precision mechanisms, vacuum-compatible assemblies, and thermal management systems
Domain
Scientific instrumentation, laboratory equipment, vacuum systems, thermal management
Required skills
Mechanical architecture, 3D CAD modeling, GD&T, thermal analysis, structural analysis, material selection, design for manufacturability, vacuum system design, high-voltage design, thermal management component selection
Preferred skills
Siemens NX, Teamcenter, finite-element analysis, computational fluid dynamics, mass spectrometry design, chromatography design, semiconductor equipment design, ultra-high-vacuum hardware, ion-optics, low-outgassing materials, heating technology for high purity environments
Technologies
Siemens NX, Teamcenter, Simcenter FloEFD
Responsibilities
Lead mechanical architecture and detailed design for complex scientific instruments; Convert scientific requirements into practical mechanical concepts and verified designs; Perform thermal, structural, tolerance, and fit analyses; Design for manufacturability, assembly, reliability, and serviceability; Plan and execute prototype builds and design verification; Partner with cross-functional teams to resolve integration issues; Mentor engineers and establish design practices
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with technical leadership