What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mechanical Design Engineer position at FORMULATRIX?
Mechanical Design Engineer
Bedford, MA
FORMULATRIX®, a world leader in robotic automation for life science and pharmaceutical research, is seeking ambitious junior to mid-level mechanical design engineers to join our team at our Bedford site. To solve the types of problems we face, we are looking for hard-working individuals who are organized, analytical, and have a knack for troubleshooting. Ideal candidates are interested in continuous learning and development, not only in design engineering but in all of the other aspects of bringing a product from idea to commercial launch.
This position offers a great deal of flexibility for a mechanical engineer. We have a full suite of equipment for in-house prototyping, including a CNC machine, laser cutter, Bridgeport mill, lathe, electronic workstations, and 3D printers. Having this equipment capabilities in-house provides the ability to rapidly ideate, fabricate, and test ideas as we progress through the trial-and-error iterations of the design process.
Your job will consist of testing new designs, suggesting design improvements, and doing hands-on troubleshooting. You will provide feedback to and work with our off-shore colleagues, craft prototypes, and assist the product manager with customer or engineering issues. This position requires a team player with a can-do attitude. While your work will be individual, ongoing team communication and problem-solving are key.
Job Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or similar
- Project/team Leadership experience is highly desired
- Strong organizational and communication skills
- Fabrication skills (desired)
- Experience with programming and robotics (desired)
At FORMULATRIX we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. Women, people of color, and people from other historically underrepresented groups in the engineering field are strongly encouraged to apply. Also, if you are excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every point in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles!
FORMULATRIX requires dedication from our employees, and we are committed to hiring only the best of the best. All engineering, support, and management employees work 45-hour work weeks. In return, FORMULATRIX offers a rewarding compensation package including base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, health and dental benefits, AFLAC supplemental insurance, a 401K retirement plan, a collaborative atmosphere complete with site-wide lunches on Fridays, and excellent growth opportunities.
Notes: We are not offering visa sponsorship at the present time; therefore, only eligible candidates will be contacted.
How to Apply via Email
** RESUMES SUBMITTED WITHOUT THE INFORMATION REQUESTED BELOW WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED **
To be considered for this position, please email jobs@formulatrix.com with the words "ME Design Engineer" in the subject line. You must include a copy of your resume, (Word, PDF, plain text or RTF only) and answer the following questions in the body of your email:
- What are your salary requirements?
- When can you start?
- Are you willing to work onsite in Bedford, MA?
- Are you legally authorized to work in the United States?
- Will you now, or in the future, require sponsorship (i.e. H-1B visa, etc.) to legally work in the U.S.? If so, are you currently on Optional Practical Training (OPT), and if yes, are you eligible for a 24-month OPT extension based on a degree in a qualifying STEM field from a U.S. institution?
- What is it about this position that interests you?
** NO RECRUITERS OR AGENCIES **