Associate Engineering Scientist II, Mechanical

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Independently generate precise, reliable and reproducible data in a timely manner. Demonstrate experimental precision and strong data interpretation skills and should possess understanding of core discipline.

We are seeking a talented and motivated Mechanical Engineer with instrumentation or systems development experience to join the Madison Peptide Therapeutics (MPT) Engineering team.  This individual will work with engineers and scientists to maintain and enhance our fleet of Peptide Array Synthesizers in a biotech research environment.

A successful individual for this position would develop a strong understanding of scientific, medical, or laboratory instrumentation and utilize their mechanical engineering expertise to support and enhance internally developed laboratory equipment.  This person would often design, modify, or integrate hardware components, including sensors, actuators, pumps, motors, cameras, manifolds, and other devices to perform coordinated, reliable activities.  They work collaboratively in a team environment to design and develop high quality systems and workflows that increase throughput, reduce cost, and improve the quality of the product.

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, test, troubleshoot, and maintain scientific instrumentation and processes that improve the capabilities of internally developed Peptide Array Synthesizers.
• Support Operations Scientists to help solve production issues and problems when they arise.
• Conduct measurements, testing, and validation to ensure quality, reliability, and performance of hardware and subsystems.
• Generate and maintain CAD models and drawings, including version control, dimensioning standards, and design reviews.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including scientists, electrical and mechanical engineers, operations managers, and other staff, to gather requirements and deliver novel solutions that meet business needs. 
• Design, specify, and work with vendors to order custom and catalog components.
• Keep engineering leadership, peers and team informed through effective verbal and written communication.
• Understand and adhere to corporate standards regarding applicable Corporate and Divisional Policies, including code of conduct, safety, GxP compliance.

Required:

• Bachelor’s Degree, or equivalent education, with 3 or more years’ experience, or Master’s Degree or equivalent education (no additional experience). 
• Experience using SolidWorks (or other solid modeling software) to generate, modify, and maintain solid models, detailed drawings, and assemblies.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Preferred:

• Experience interfacing with robotic systems.
• Experience in Python, MATLAB, or other coding language for data analysis.
• Experience using LabVIEW and National Instruments data acquisition tools.
• Experience designing mechanical subassemblies with tight tolerances.

Applicable only to applicants applying to a position in any location with pay disclosure requirements under state or local law: ​

• The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Company believes in good faith it will pay for this role at the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual compensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographic location, and we may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future. ​

• We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick), medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.​

• This job is eligible to participate in our short-term incentive programs. ​

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, incentive, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole and absolute discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole and absolute discretion, consistent with applicable law. 

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