Mechanical Designer

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Position Summary:

In this role, the incumbent possesses and applies a broad knowledge of engineering principles, practices and procedures that can be applied to design of High Pressure Bioprocessing equipment used in the pharmaceutical industry for the Microfluidics Brand.

Reports To:  Manager – CAD Design

Essential Functions:

Essential functions of this role include, but are not limited to:

• Utilizing company standards and customer inputs, design and process orders ensuring accuracy and sound design principles
• Ensure designs comply with applicable regulations to design high-pressure piping and complex sanitary piping systems
• Create assembly and manufacturing drawing as required
• Partner with controls engineers to ensure seamless marriage of mechanical and electrical control systems
• Design and troubleshoot hydraulic systems
• Generate comprehensive testing plans and reports
• Create custom documentation packages as required (i.e. Factory Acceptance Test (FAT), etc.)
• Provide verbal and written reports to the project manager and production teams
• Demonstrate business acumen and have a strong understanding of the business strategy, expectations and goals
• Partner with suppliers to define and source parts and modules as required
• Support internal and external customers by phone, virtual or in person meetings
• Provide end-to-end leadership for highly customized projects, including planning and execution of factory acceptance testing (FAT) at the manufacturing facility
• Ability to travel to internationally to customer locations or other IDEX facilities.
• Other duties, as assigned

Supervisory Responsibilities:                                                  

• No direct reports, but can build followership with peers. Candidate may be required to supervise or lead engineers in the future.

Organizational Relationships:

• Must interface effectively and regularly with all departments on a regular basis with an emphasis on supporting the aftermarket and manufacturing teams.

Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience:                                                 

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Mechanical or Mechatronics Engineering preferred)
• 3 – 5 years professional experience

Language Skills:                                              

• English

Computer Skills:                                              

• Complete Microsoft suite of tools
• Solidworks, working skills in AutoCAD
• Knowledge of Siemens PLC and WinCC software (asset)
• Knowledge of Schneider PLC (asset)

Other Qualifications:    

• Strong work ethic with a willingness to learn independently and through colleagues, mentors and teammates
• Results oriented with a desire to achieve results and go above and beyond expectations
• Takes initiative to learn on your own, complete tasks, research concepts and ideas and discuss ideas and concepts with colleagues
• Experience in CE, ATEX, AMSE BPE, cGMP and explosion proof certifications would be an asset
• Can-do attitude with a problem-solving mindset
• Continuous improvement mindset that is open to new ideas and ways of doing things
• Resourceful and creative
• Change agent that implements and courageously influences change to drive results within your team, cross-functionally and with external stakeholders
• Strong relationship builder with the ability to manage and influence results through relationships with both vendors and both internal and external customers
• Strong commitment to the company vision and goals
• Ability to develop and articulate the company and departmental strategies to ensure alignment
• Ability to seek input from stakeholders, build consensus and make sound decisions
• Strong communication and presentation skills

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to:

• Stand, Walk and/or Sit 80% of the time
• Use hands to handle, reach and feel: 20% of the time
• Talk and hear 100% of the time
• Travel domestically and internationally 10-20% of the time

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to the following environmental conditions:

• Majority of time is spent in an office environment with occasional exposure to the lab or manufacturing facility.

Are you ready to join a different kind of company where our people, our culture, and our commitments are centered around providing trusted solutions that improve lives around the world?

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Benefits Package

Our comprehensive U.S. benefit offerings include: Health benefits, 401(k) retirement savings program with company match, PTO, and more. More information on our benefits and rewards can be found on our career page: https://www.idexcorp.com/careers/our-benefits-and-rewards/

IDEX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. IDEX gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other consideration or protected category made unlawful by federal, state or local laws.

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