What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mechatronics Engineer II position at Solmetex Inc?
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SUMMARY
The Mechatronics Engineer II is primarily responsible for designing, developing and maintaining systems for the manufacturing of chemicals and engineered products for the dental industry, particularly for a suite of dental water line products. Lead or participate in developing quality improvements, reducing process variation, and developing sustaining projects for the processes and products. There will also be a strong focus on equipment and process development, characterization, and qualification.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
- Manage projects with a focus on designing, constructing and testing new equipment and systems to innovate and develop new products.
- Optimize existing products by designing experiments and building prototypes.
- Design and modify existing processes to reduce the cost and increase efficiency of producing products while still meeting critical product attributes.
- Design, specify, test, and install equipment required to manufacture and test product.
- Understand and adapt to a complex and changing regulatory landscape (EPA, ISO, OSHA etc.)
- Provide engineering expertise to production, quality, marketing, technical support, and management.
- Provide technical and procedural guidance based on analytic decision making. In addition, participate in the design and execution of experimentation and data collection.
- Adheres to all procedural and documentation requirements as defined in the Quality Manual, QSPs, Work Instructions and Forms.
- Consistently demonstrates understanding of quality requirements that apply to tasks.
- Maintain safety procedures for chemical storage, handling, transport, and disposal of both laboratory and manufacturing chemicals.
- Comply with safety and environmental regulations.
- Execute special projects as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
- Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills.
- Proficient in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Project, and Minitab.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Understanding of EPA, FDA, and OSHA standards preferred but not required.
- Understanding of and ability to operate within ISO 13485
- Knowledge in water purification preferred but not required.
- Design of Experiment (DOE)
- Knowledge of Lean manufacturing practices.
- Strong grasp of mechanical and electrical engineering principles.
- Strong understanding of system design and integration.
- Project management.
QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor’s degree in mechatronics engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or related field required.
- 3-5 years of work related experience and training required.
WORKING CONDITIONS
The physical demands and work environment described below represent the activities and surroundings of the positions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
- Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds at times.
- Ability to work in manufacturing, laboratory, and warehouse environments.
- Physical onsite location
Solmetex provides benefits such as competitive salary, medical, dental, vision, company paid Life insurance & LTD, 401k retirement plan with Safe Harbor matching along with paid vacation, sick time, and holidays.
No relocation or sponsorship assistance available.
