Danaher

R&D Engineer II, Design

Posted on: 7 Apr 2021

Westborough, MA

Job Description

Find what drives you on a team with a more than 70-year history of discovery, determination, and innovation. As a global leader in high-tech filtration, separation, and purification, Pall Corporation thrives on helping our customers protect people. Our products serve a wide range of markets, so if your interests lie along the spectrum of Life Sciences to Industrial, youll find a rewarding role here. For the exponentially curious, Pall is a place you can thrive and amplify your impact on the world.

Pall is proud to work alongside a community of nine fellow Danaher Life Sciences companies. Together, were pioneering the future of science and medicine, developing products that enable researchers in the fight to save lives.

R&D Engineer II, Design

Pall Corporation has a phenomenal career opportunity to join our R&D team supporting our high growth business unit at Pall Biotechs Centre of Excellence in Westborough, MA.

This role is perfect for a mechanical engineer or biomedical engineer with 3D CAD modeling who is collaborative, has an interest in novel technology, new product development and is keen to help create new products that will directly impact how life saving medicines such as vaccines, gene therapy, recombinant proteins and monoclonal antibodies are manufactured.

If you enjoy a dynamic, fun, fast paced environment where you are united by a shared purpose then this is the career opportunity for you!

This position will collaborate with multi-disciplinary team members to design, develop, and commercialize novel single use and hardware bioprocessing equipment. Some of the assignments typically associated with the work are generating new product concepts, building and testing of prototypes, and working with Palls world-class Scientists to develop test methods using process fluids that are similar to those used by our pharmaceutical customers. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to make significant contributions to the future of biologics manufacturing processes.

Your Role:
Assume engineering design authority for internal or external (outsourced) development activities by collaborating with Pall associates or third-party vendors that may be located on different continents. Ensures that product performance meets all specified requirements including regulatory (UL, ROHS, CE, USP VI, etc.).
Design and development of single-use, consumable products and associated hardware systems for biopharmaceutical manufacturing processes.
Create CAD models and detailed manufacturing drawings of new products (Single-use assemblies, Hardware systems, Mixing devices, Storage tanks, etc.).
Drive good aesthetic and ergonomic designs.
Assess the technical feasibility of concept designs through building and testing of prototypes or theoretical calculations and/or simulations. Writes test protocols to verify or evaluate design performance. Generates reports and presentations related to design activities.
Documentation of engineering drawings, technical reports, and revision history, etc. using PLM (ECO, ECR) (follow good drafting standards, geometric tolerances, etc.). Presentation of design concepts to Marketing, Sales, Engineering through sketches, renderings, models, controlled drawings and reports.
Use tolerance analysis and stress calculations for design analysis.
Provide timely technical updates and project summaries to R&D management and other key partners.
Travel to vendor and customer sites for FAT/SAT support as projects require, but typically averaging 10% or less.
Helps develop project plans, stage gate deliverables, conducts design reviews, and anticipates project road blocks, delays and risks.

Pall and Danaher offer excellent health and wellness benefits, permissive PTO, company cell phones, ARG's and a hassle free commute to Westborough!

Basic Qualifications
Bachelors degree in Engineering.
Minimum 2 years of experience as design or mechanical engineer in new product development environment.
Proficiency in 3D CAD modeling. Experience with design of complex assemblies (Sheet metal, plastic, electromechanical systems).
Experience working with external vendors (subcontractors) such as mechanical fabricators, material suppliers, etc.
Working knowledge of common and specialty engineering materials is essential.
Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Project).

Other Skills
Team player, self-motivated and perseverance in face of technical challenges.
Data and process driven.
Communicates effectively with team members and next level leaders via presentations, reports, etc.
Exhibits skills in leadership, conflict resolution, and consensus building.

Preferred Qualifications
Masters degree in Engineering or related field.
Greater than 5 years experience as design or mechanical engineer in a new product development environment.
Experience with design and development of bioprocessing or food processing equipment.
Knowledge and understanding of the current industry guidelines for designing, manufacturing, testing and documenting biopharmaceutical process equipment. (ASME BPE, GAMP, cGMP, ISPE, etc.)
Experience in design and development of electronics and controls for electromechanical systems.
Basic knowledge or experience with software development.
Experience in qualification activities (FAT/SAT) for process equipment in the biopharmaceutical industry.

When you join us, youll also be joining Danahers global organization, where 69,000 people wake up every day determined to help our customers win. As an associate, youll try new things, work hard, and advance your skills with guidance from dedicated leaders, all with the support of powerful Danaher Business System tools and the stability of a tested organization.

Danaher is committed to a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone feels they belong and all voices are heard. We believe in our associates and the unique perspectives they bring to every challenge, which is why well empower you to push the boundaries of whats possible.

If youve ever wondered whats within you, theres no better time to find out. LI-MBB1

Danaher Corporation and all Danaher Companies are equal opportunity employers that evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other characteristics protected by law. The EEO is the Law poster is available here.

Danaher

Washington, DC

Danaher Corporation designs, manufactures, and markets professional, medical, industrial, and commercial products and services worldwide. The company’s Life Sciences segment provides mass spectrometers; cellular analysis, lab automation, and centrifugation instruments; microscopes; and genomics consumables. This segment also offers filtration, separation, and purification technologies to the biopharmaceutical, food and beverage, medical, aerospace, microelectronics, and general industrial sectors. Its Diagnostics segment provides chemistry, immunoassay, microbiology, and automation systems, as well as hematology and molecular diagnostics products. This segment offers analytical instruments, reagents, consumables, software, and services for hospitals, physicians’ offices, reference laboratories, and other critical care settings.

The company’s Dental segment provides consumables, equipment, and services to diagnose, treat, and prevent disease and ailments of the teeth, gums, and supporting bone. This segment offers implant systems, dental prosthetics, and associated treatment planning software; orthodontic bracket systems and lab products; endodontic systems and related consumables; restorative materials and instruments; infection prevention products; digital imaging systems and software; air and electric powered handpieces, and consumables; and treatment units.

Its Environmental & Applied Solutions segment offers instrumentation, services, and disinfection systems to analyze, treat, and manage water in residential, commercial, industrial, and natural resource applications. This segment also provides analytical instruments, software, services, and consumables for consumer, pharmaceutical, and industrial products. The company was formerly known as Diversified Mortgage Investors, Inc. and changed its name to Danaher Corporation in 1984. Danaher Corporation was founded in 1969 and is headquartered in Washington, the District of Columbia.