Senior Design Engineer

If you’re looking for a special place to build or grow your career, you’ve found it. Whether you’re an experienced professional, a recent college graduate or somewhere in between, IDEX is a place where you can apply your existing skills and learn new ones in an environment where you can make an impact.

With interesting opportunities in engineering, marketing, sales, supply chain, operations, HR, finance, and more across more than 40 diverse businesses around the globe, chances are, we have something special for you.

SCOPE OF THE ROLE

The Senior Design Engineer is responsible for the development and optimization of IDEX fluidics product solutions in the Biotech and In Vitro Diagnostics for OEM instrumentation needs. This role works to understand customer application challenges, extract and define product requirements, create specifications and develop concepts to meet customer needs.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & REQUIRED ABILITIES

• Ability to take concepts from ideas to functional prototypes for verification testing while documenting research and testing for development of intellectual property. 
• Works with product managers, sales, and customers to define new product requirements.
• Demonstrated experience of interfacing with external customers and outside suppliers/vendors (at least three years’ experience)
• Proven ability to design precision mechanical components and assemblies (highly proficient in GD&T). 
• Analyzes designs for precision performance with appropriate tolerances and design for manufacture.
• Ensures release to manufacturing documentation is reviewed, accurate, complete, and contains clear and comprehensive assembly and test instructions.
• Comfortable leading and managing new product development projects using established procedures and project management tools as well as taking the role of Technical Lead for key customer projects.
• Supports investigation, analysis and problem solving of quality items.
• Develops expertise on relevant IDEX Health and Science technologies and products.
• Investigates and remains current on new technology to generate new product ideas.
• Capable of succinct communication of technical information with diverse teams – orally, in written form, and via presentations.
• Attends relevant trade shows and assists in the preparation of product demonstrations and substantiation of marketing claims.
• Remains flexible to support other functions as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• BS degree in Mechanical Engineering or similar degree.
• Proven ability to design precision mechanical components and assemblies
• Adept at using CAD software (SolidWorks) to create detailed models and drawings.
• Experience applying mathematical and computational analysis to solve engineering problems, including use of modeling tools such as FEA, CFD, etc.
• Demonstrated ability to complete tasks and effectively manage time to meet deadlines.
• Proficiency in the use of business software tools (MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint) and a proven ability to quickly learn and use new software tools.
• An established self-starter with the ability to work independently while supporting a culture of accountability, team orientation and a focus on successful outcomes.
• Demonstrated written and oral communication skills.
• Knowledge of various manufacturing processes including precision machining, injection molding, or extrusion.
• Knowledge of engineering plastics and their applications.
• Experience in the application of FEA and CFD to engineering problems as well as Design and Process FMEA
• Experience with Design of Experiments (DOE) techniques preferred
• Experience with fluid control and electro-mechanical devices (solenoid/rotary valves, pumps, sensors, test equipment).

IDEX HEALTH & SCIENCE, LLC

IDEX Health & Science is the global leader in life science fluidics, microfluidics, and optics, offering a three-fold advantage to customers by bringing optofluidic paths to life with strategic partnerships, solutions, and expertise. As one of the few companies in the world with component, sub-system, and application-level experts, IDEX Health & Science helps instrument developers solve the most demanding fluidic and optical challenges in a wide array of applications. With over 1,200 employees around the world, we believe partnership will change the way the world innovates, leading to new technologies that improve our health, protect our planet, and enrich our lives. For more information visit: www.idex-hs.com

FLUIDICS AND MICROFLUIDICS TEAMS

Our fluidics team is located across Oak Harbor, WA, Rohnert Park, CA, Bristol, CT, and Middleboro, MA. At IDEX Health & Science, we don’t just build components; we also create innovative solutions that maximize performance and enable complete optimization of the fluidic pathway. Product lines include: Column Hardware, Degassers, Fluidic Connections, Manifolds, Pumps, Pump Components, Sensors, RI Detectors, and Valves.

Our microfluidics team is in Middleboro, MA and Zweibrücken, Germany. As the number one provider of microfluidic consumables across the globe, we are ready to help you solve the next big thing with the broadest portfolio of capabilities. Product lines include: Microfluidic Consumables, Sample-to-Answer Solutions, Supporting Labware.

ABOUT IDEX CORPORATION  

IDEX Corporation, based in Northbrook, Illinois (suburb of Chicago), is a $2.2 billion engineered solutions company. The company operates globally across a variety of markets, including: Agriculture, Analytical Instrumentation, Food and Beverage, Chemical Processing, Clinical Diagnostics, Custom Precision Dispensing, Fire & Rescue, Fuels & Energy, Medical, Sanitary, Semiconductor and Water.

These businesses comprise a strong platform for growth at IDEX. Chairman & CEO, Eric Ashleman, is committed to strategic (organic and acquisitive) growth across the business. With a strong balance sheet, IDEX is in a very good position to make strategic acquisitions going forward. At the same time, IDEX is committed to finding value and has no interest in overpriced acquisitions for the sake of top line growth alone. As the company continues to evolve and grow, it will be an exciting and rewarding environment for the strategic, results-oriented and emotionally intelligent business leader.

DISCLAIMER:

The information on this job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this role at the Middleboro facility of IDEX Health & Science. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” employment relationship.

IDEX Health & Science LLC., a Unit of IDEX Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to workforce diversity.

Are you ready to join a different kind of company where our people, our culture, and our commitments are centered around providing trusted solutions that improve lives around the world?

IDEX is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Affirmative Action Employer. IDEX gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other consideration or protected category made unlawful by federal, state or local laws (Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled).

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