Job Description
Job Description
JOB TITLE: JuniorMechanical Engineer
LOCATION: Hawthorne, NY (on-site)
TYPE: Full time, regular
COMPENSATION: $70,000 – $90,000/yr
Clarapath is a medical robotics company based in Westchester County, NY. Our mission is to transform and modernize laboratory workflows with the goal of improving patient care, decreasing costs, and enhancing the quality and consistency of laboratory processes. SectionStar™ by Clarapath is a ground-breaking electro-mechanical system designed to elevate and automate the workflow in histology laboratories and provide pathologists with the tissue samples they need to make the most accurate diagnoses. Through the use of innovative technology, data, and precision analytics, Clarapath is paving the way for a new era of laboratory medicine.
Role Summary:
The Junior Mechanical Engineer will be working on medical device development as part of a tight knit development team. This role is multi-disciplinary with responsibility for designing and selecting parts for the instrument as well as designing test fixtures for development. The ideal candidate will be expected to fully support production and client services as part of the concept to production process. We are looking for a team player who views medical device development as a competitive advantage.
Responsibilities:
- Generating drawings for parts and assemblies
- Supporting production tasks, such as inspections, trouble-shooting assemblies and testing
- Writing and updating work instructions per production and quality feedback
- Documentation as per FDA and Company SOP requirements
- Modeling and simulation of design components, such as, dynamic system modeling, kinematic modeling, structural, and thermal analysis
- Designing for Manufacturing and performing Engineering Change Notices to improve manufacturability and quality
- Finding and managing vendors for prototyping and production
- Creating test fixtures including instrumenting with data acquisition systems and programming
- Supporting production for method sheet creation, tooling, and process qualification
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Biomedical Engineering or in an equivalent area
- 2+ years of experience in the mechanical engineering field
- Exposure to software such as Python, MATLAB, C++, HTML
- Design experience in precision automation
- Competency in designing large electromechanical system components
- Proven design record
- Analytical problem solution skills, such as modeling and simulations
- Involvement in automation related extracurricular activities, such as, First Robotics
- Additive manufacturing, such as 3D printing
- Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
- Time management skills to prioritize and meet deadlines
- Ability to work independently and as a member of a team
- Flexibility to work in a changing and fast paced environment
- Drive, determination and ability to hit aggressive milestones/deadlines
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
- Proficiency with 3D CAD software, SolidWorks is preferred
Company Offers:
- Competitive salary, commensurate with experience and education
- Comprehensive benefits package available: (healthcare, vision, dental and life insurances; 401k; PTO and holidays)
- A collaborative and diverse work environment where our teams thrive on solving complex challenges
- Ability to file IP with the company
- Connections with world class researchers and their laboratories
- Collaboration with strategic leaders in healthcare and pharmaceutical world
- A mission driven organization where every team member will be responsible for changing the standards of delivering healthcare
Clarapath is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. In addition to federal law requirements, Clarapath complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.