Engineer II, Mechanical - Instruments
Danaher Corporation
Summary
The Engineer II, Mechanical – Instruments is responsible for the design, development, testing, and sustaining of mechanical components and assemblies for patient monitoring instruments and related products. This position reports to the Director of Mechanical Instruments & Capnography and is part of the Mechanical Instruments located in Irvine, CA and will be an on-site role.
Job description
In this role, you will have the opportunity to:
- Develop 3D CAD models, detailed engineering drawings, specifications, bills of materials, and other design documentation required to support product development and manufacturing.
- Translate product and system requirements into mechanical design requirements and test methods to meet performance, price, reliability, quality, regulatory, and manufacturing needs.
- Work with internal and external manufacturing partners to define component and subassembly requirements, address tooling and manufacturability considerations, and resolve design-related issues.
- Develop prototypes and evaluate design concepts through testing, analysis, and iterative development.
- Partner with Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, Regulatory, suppliers, and other engineering disciplines to resolve technical issues and support design transfer, production implementation, and sustaining activities.
The essential requirements of the job include:
- 2+ years of mechanical engineering, product development, or related experience, preferably involving electromechanical products or high-volume manufactured products.
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline required.
- Proficiency in 3D CAD modeling and engineering drawings; SolidWorks experience preferred.
Travel, Motor Vehicle Record & Physical/Environment Requirements:
- This position primarily works in a laboratory environment. It requires frequent sitting, standing, and walking. Daily use of a computer and other computing and digital devices is required. May stand for extended periods when facilitating meetings or walking in the facilities.
- Domestic and international travel may be required to support global manufacturing operations, technology transfers, automation initiatives, capital projects, and other business needs.
It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in:
- Experience with high-volume product design and manufacturing, including plastic injection molding and automated assembly processes.
- Knowledge of medical device design controls and applicable FDA, ISO 13485, IEC 60601, UL, ASTM, ISTA, and related standards.
- Experience with mechanical simulation, FEA, stress analysis, rapid prototyping, or related engineering tools and methods.
Requirements
- 2+ years of mechanical engineering, product development, or related experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline
- Proficiency in 3D CAD modeling and engineering drawings
- SolidWorks experience preferred
- Experience with electromechanical products or high-volume manufactured products preferred
- Experience with plastic injection molding and automated assembly preferred
- Knowledge of medical device design controls and FDA, ISO 13485, IEC 60601, UL, ASTM, ISTA standards preferred
- Experience with mechanical simulation, FEA, stress analysis, rapid prototyping preferred
Benefits
- Health care program
- Paid time off
- Annual bonus up to 10%
Company overview
Danaher Corporation is a leading global science and technology innovator headquartered in Washington, D.C., specializing in biotechnology, life sciences, and diagnostics. Founded in 1984 by brothers Steven and Mitchell Rales, the company has evolved from its origins as a manufacturing conglomerate into a premier healthcare technology organization with approximately 63,000 employees worldwide. Danaher operates through three core divisions: biotechnology (28% of revenues), which develops products for therapeutic development; life sciences (31% of revenues), focused on disease identification, new therapies, and drug testing/manufacturing; and diagnostics (41% of revenues), providing instruments, consumables, and software for disease diagnosis. The company's portfolio includes renowned brands such as Beckman Coulter, Cytiva, Pall Corporation, Cepheid, Leica Microsystems, and Abcam, serving pharmaceutical companies, biotechnology firms, healthcare providers, and research institutions globally. Danaher is distinguished by its Danaher Business System (DBS), a continuous improvement methodology that drives innovation and operational excellence. With 2024 revenues of $23.9 billion, the company ranks 180th on the Fortune 500 and plays a critical role in advancing scientific research, improving diagnostic capabilities, and accelerating the development of life-saving therapies.