Mechanical Engineer II

Position Summary:

This engineer works within a project team – generally under the leadership of a more experienced individual. This engineer uses experience and education to perform the types of engineering activities which are generally considered within the realm of mechanical engineering. This engineer is expected to work and communicate well with other team members and leadership as assigned in order to meet the goals of the project, the department, and the company.

Description

This engineer works within a project team – generally under the leadership of a more experienced individual. This engineer uses experience and education to perform the types of engineering activities which are generally considered within the realm of mechanical engineering. This engineer is expected to work and communicate well with other team members and leadership as assigned in order to meet the goals of the project, the department, and the company.

Principal Job Duties and Responsibilities: 
 

• General: uses experience and education to perform the types of engineering activities which are generally considered within the realm of mechanical engineering.
• Description: Uses engineering concepts, company SOPs/WIDs, department SOPs/WIDs to solve a variety of defined engineering problems.
• Works on: problems of moderate scope and complexity.  Generally works on a team with other engineers.
• Influence: receives moderate oversight from a Senior or Principal Engineer, not eligible to be a discipline lead on a project, does not provide mentoring for other engineers, receives mentoring from Senior and Principal Engineers.
• Compliance: Perform all work in compliance with company policy and within the guidelines of BioFire Diagnostics Quality System.

Training and Experience:

• Requires a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering or Equivalent
• 2 to 5 years of experience in related field, including performance consistent with said experience.

Experience with the following is preferred:

• • Solidworks, EPDM, Arena
  • Manufacturing Equipment or Product Design
  • Machine and frame assembly part design
  • Pneumatics
  • Machining (esp. CNC)
  • Sheet Metal
  • Molded Parts

Supplemental Data:

• Travel: minimal travel required.
• Team: usually works on a team with several engineers and a project manager.

Physical Requirements: 

Able to safely lift 50 pounds.