Senior VAVE Engineer - Mechanical Engineer
Core
Mechanical engineer supporting Value Analysis/Value Engineering (VAVE) programs for existing commercialized products, focusing on cost reduction, end-of-life design changes, and quality-based enhancements.
Role type
Senior IC mechanical engineer (VAVE)
Builds
Instrumentation components, subsystems, and consumables for commercialized products
Domain
Life science instruments / Medical devices
Deliverable
product features
Required skills
Precise machining process knowledge (silica, ceramic, metal), complex electro-mechanical system design, sheet metal/injection/diecasting design, GD&T and tolerance analysis, 3D CAD design (Solidworks), materials selection for reliability/chemical compatibility, DFM/DFS/DFMEA expertise
Preferred skills
Localization of electro-mechanical components (pumps, valves, motors), IVD/Life Science instrument experience, FEA analysis (CFD, Dynamics, Structural), EMC/CE enclosure design, ISO quality system design control knowledge
Technologies
Solidworks, CAD tools
Responsibilities
Conduct technical investigations and feasibility studies to define project metrics; Design components and systems modules; Develop prototypes and implement design verification experiments; Transfer designs to production and resolve technical issues; Perform root cause investigations and failure analyses for reliability/performance issues; Create documentation for design change verification and regulatory adherence; Provide technical support to production and sourcing teams; Organize and participate in design and project reviews.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC