bioMerieux Inc.
Mechanical Engineer II
bioMerieux Inc., Salt Lake City, Utah, United States, 84193
Mechanical Engineer II
Location: Salt Lake City, UT, United States
Position Type: Unfixed Term
Job Function: Engineering
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A world leader in the field of in vitro diagnostics for more than 60 years, bioMerieux provides diagnostic solutions which determine the source of disease and contamination to improve patient health and ensure consumer safety.In North America we have more than 6,200 team members across 11 sites or subsidiaries, including Salt Lake City-based BioFire Diagnostics and one subsidiary in Montreal, Canada.Come and join a family-owned global company with a long-term vision, and a human-centered culture.
DescriptionA world leader in the field of in vitro diagnostics for over 55 years, bioMerieux provides diagnostics solutions which determine the source of disease and contamination to improve patient health and ensure consumer safety.This mechanical engineer will work within a cross-functional group that includes mechanical engineers, electrical engineers, firmware engineers, test engineers, software engineers, and data scientists.
They will use experience and education to perform the types of engineering activities which are generally considered within the realm of instrument and fixture design.
They are expected to communicate well with other team members and leadership as assigned to meet the goals of the project, the department, and the company.The products and tools used at bioMerieux are complex and highly technical.
This engineer will be expected to become an engineering expert on various aspects of our consumer products, and the equipment used to build and evaluate those products.
They will be required to use, understand, and create or procure various tools to help better understand our products.
They will evaluate new technologies for use in our products and equipment.This role requires a self-starter who can adapt to an often-changing research environment with limited design inputs.
Skills of particular interest for this role include optical design and modeling, thermal modeling, microfluidics expertise, and experience with life science products (PCR, DNA sequencing, fluorescence detection systems, etc.)Primary Duties:The ideal candidate will become a mechanical engineering expert on the BioFire Torch instrument, and SpotFire instrument, especially the optical systemsUnderstand or be willing to be trained in optical system design.Understand or be willing to be trained in finite element analysis, especially with respect to thermal modeling.Participate in project and team meetings.Communicate project status to team members and to management.Present project-related updates to large groups and executive groups.Become familiar with the FilmArray consumable, the FilmArray consumable manufacturing equipment, and with the reagents used in the FilmArray consumable.Utilize knowledge of BioFire products to perform work.Thoroughly document work.Participate in risk assessments (FMEA, etc.).Participate in occasional brainstorming meetings.Collaborate across departments to achieve project objectives (Marketing, Molecular Biology, etc.).Proactively considers plans for self-training, and developmentPerform all work in compliance with company policy and within the guidelines of BioFire Diagnostics' Quality SystemRequired Education and ExperienceBachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, biomedical engineer, bioengineering, or similar.At least 2 years of experience in mechanical engineering.
Experience working for a medical device or life sciences company a plus.Software ProficiencyProficiency or willingness to become proficient in the following software packages desired:
Microsoft officeSolidWorksZemaxCOMSOLMinitabKnowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesAdvanced knowledge of BioFire products, design control, risk management, and change control.Scientific/Biotechnology knowledge.Self-motivated, and able to manage time effectively.Can effectively work as part of a team.Positive attitude.Clear and transparent verbal and written communication.Critical listening skills, and an ability to recognize important and high-level information.Ability to stay positive and calm in stressful situations.Organization and extreme attention to detail.Ability to complete work quickly and efficiently.Critical and innovative thinker.Coachable.Confidence without arrogance.Inquisitive and eager to learn.Comfortable with ambiguity.Proactive.
Please be aware that recruitment related scams are on the rise. Fraudulent job postings are being placed on other websites, and individuals posing as bioMerieux Talent Acquisition team members are reaching out via email or text message in an attempt to collect your personal and confidential information. In some cases, these scammers are also conducting bogus interviews prior to extending fraudulent offers of employment. Beware of individuals reaching out using general phone numbers and non-bioMerieux email domains (i.e. Hotmail.com, Gmail.com, Yahoo.com, etc.). If you are concerned that an interview experience or offer of employment might be a scam, please make sure you are searching for the posting on our careers site
or contact us at .
BioMerieux Inc. and its affiliates are Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Please be advised that the receipt of satisfactory responses to reference requests and the provision of satisfactory proof of an applicant's identity and legal authorization to work in the United States are required of all new hires. Any misrepresentation, falsification, or material omission may result in the failure to receive an offer, the retraction of an offer, or if already hired, dismissal. If you are a qualified individual with a disability, you may request a reasonable accommodation in BioMerieux's or its affiliates' application process by contacting us via telephone at , by email at , or by dialing 711 for access to Telecommunications Relay Services (TRS).
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Location: Salt Lake City, UT, United States
Position Type: Unfixed Term
Job Function: Engineering
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A world leader in the field of in vitro diagnostics for more than 60 years, bioMerieux provides diagnostic solutions which determine the source of disease and contamination to improve patient health and ensure consumer safety.In North America we have more than 6,200 team members across 11 sites or subsidiaries, including Salt Lake City-based BioFire Diagnostics and one subsidiary in Montreal, Canada.Come and join a family-owned global company with a long-term vision, and a human-centered culture.
DescriptionA world leader in the field of in vitro diagnostics for over 55 years, bioMerieux provides diagnostics solutions which determine the source of disease and contamination to improve patient health and ensure consumer safety.This mechanical engineer will work within a cross-functional group that includes mechanical engineers, electrical engineers, firmware engineers, test engineers, software engineers, and data scientists.
They will use experience and education to perform the types of engineering activities which are generally considered within the realm of instrument and fixture design.
They are expected to communicate well with other team members and leadership as assigned to meet the goals of the project, the department, and the company.The products and tools used at bioMerieux are complex and highly technical.
This engineer will be expected to become an engineering expert on various aspects of our consumer products, and the equipment used to build and evaluate those products.
They will be required to use, understand, and create or procure various tools to help better understand our products.
They will evaluate new technologies for use in our products and equipment.This role requires a self-starter who can adapt to an often-changing research environment with limited design inputs.
Skills of particular interest for this role include optical design and modeling, thermal modeling, microfluidics expertise, and experience with life science products (PCR, DNA sequencing, fluorescence detection systems, etc.)Primary Duties:The ideal candidate will become a mechanical engineering expert on the BioFire Torch instrument, and SpotFire instrument, especially the optical systemsUnderstand or be willing to be trained in optical system design.Understand or be willing to be trained in finite element analysis, especially with respect to thermal modeling.Participate in project and team meetings.Communicate project status to team members and to management.Present project-related updates to large groups and executive groups.Become familiar with the FilmArray consumable, the FilmArray consumable manufacturing equipment, and with the reagents used in the FilmArray consumable.Utilize knowledge of BioFire products to perform work.Thoroughly document work.Participate in risk assessments (FMEA, etc.).Participate in occasional brainstorming meetings.Collaborate across departments to achieve project objectives (Marketing, Molecular Biology, etc.).Proactively considers plans for self-training, and developmentPerform all work in compliance with company policy and within the guidelines of BioFire Diagnostics' Quality SystemRequired Education and ExperienceBachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, biomedical engineer, bioengineering, or similar.At least 2 years of experience in mechanical engineering.
Experience working for a medical device or life sciences company a plus.Software ProficiencyProficiency or willingness to become proficient in the following software packages desired:
Microsoft officeSolidWorksZemaxCOMSOLMinitabKnowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesAdvanced knowledge of BioFire products, design control, risk management, and change control.Scientific/Biotechnology knowledge.Self-motivated, and able to manage time effectively.Can effectively work as part of a team.Positive attitude.Clear and transparent verbal and written communication.Critical listening skills, and an ability to recognize important and high-level information.Ability to stay positive and calm in stressful situations.Organization and extreme attention to detail.Ability to complete work quickly and efficiently.Critical and innovative thinker.Coachable.Confidence without arrogance.Inquisitive and eager to learn.Comfortable with ambiguity.Proactive.
Please be aware that recruitment related scams are on the rise. Fraudulent job postings are being placed on other websites, and individuals posing as bioMerieux Talent Acquisition team members are reaching out via email or text message in an attempt to collect your personal and confidential information. In some cases, these scammers are also conducting bogus interviews prior to extending fraudulent offers of employment. Beware of individuals reaching out using general phone numbers and non-bioMerieux email domains (i.e. Hotmail.com, Gmail.com, Yahoo.com, etc.). If you are concerned that an interview experience or offer of employment might be a scam, please make sure you are searching for the posting on our careers site
or contact us at .
BioMerieux Inc. and its affiliates are Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Please be advised that the receipt of satisfactory responses to reference requests and the provision of satisfactory proof of an applicant's identity and legal authorization to work in the United States are required of all new hires. Any misrepresentation, falsification, or material omission may result in the failure to receive an offer, the retraction of an offer, or if already hired, dismissal. If you are a qualified individual with a disability, you may request a reasonable accommodation in BioMerieux's or its affiliates' application process by contacting us via telephone at , by email at , or by dialing 711 for access to Telecommunications Relay Services (TRS).
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