Mechanical Engineer

Job Title

Mechanical Engineer

Location

Auburn, CA

About Us

If you share our passion for inspiring progress, for bringing about bold shifts in how people, economies and societies operate, then you belong with Ingersoll Rand. Being recognized as a global leader in the industry is a testament to our unwavering commitment in delivering high-quality products and services. We believe progress isn't just a concept, it's tangible improvements that begin with you.

Join a dynamic team at TriContinent, an Ingersoll Rand company, as a Mechanical Engineer. As a leading supplier to the world's top biotechnology and diagnostic equipment manufacturers, we're renowned for our precision-engineered syringe pumps that deliver unmatched flow stability. Trusted by the world's top medical and biotech equipment manufacturers, we are the go-to choice for OEMs globally. Be part of a knowledgeable and agile team, working with a trusted product that has set the standard and earned its place in the industry.


Job Summary

In this role, you'll be responsible for designing and developing custom mechanical and electromechanical products and subsystems for TriContinent syringe pumps and related equipment. To excel, you should have hands-on experience in product development, with a solid understanding of process capabilities, materials, fluidics, in addition to troubleshooting abilities. Proficiency in data acquisition and machine tool operation is essential. From concept to production floor, your understanding of materials, manufacturing processes, and their practical applications will be helpful in this role.

Ideally, you bring an expertise in conducting design reviews, design verification testing, and project planning, including Stage Gate/Toll Gate processes. Your skills in injection molding of plastics and/or aluminum die casting are highly valued, as is your background in general machining, working with metals and plastics (lathe and mill work), which will pave the way for your success. Additionally, proficiency in inspecting parts using measuring devices like micrometers, calipers, and optical comparators is greatly appreciated.

Responsibilities

• Research & Evaluation
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  • Evaluates existing products for re-design, reliability, improved function, or value engineering.
    
    
  • Leads value engineering initiatives for our division.
    
    
  
  
  
  
• Production Processing
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  • Support activities to introduce new production, including manufacturability improvements.
    
    
  
  
  
  
• Design
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  • Product designs and design layouts are developed from ideas, sketches and verbal instruction.
    
    
  • Work directly with other engineers to design and develop quality products to take product design from concept to production. Create finished drawings of parts and assemblies
    
    
  • Develop schedules and time estimates for product design and modification
    
    
  • Create all documentation needed for new or updated products, including drawings, BOMs, product quality documents.
    
    
  
  
  
  
• Testing
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  • Coordinates all product test activities. Builds and tests prototypes. Testing and documentation as required
    
    
  
  
  
  
• Work with vendors, manufacturing, and engineering to procure parts and build models
  
  
• Responsible for timely, efficient, and quality execution of the assigned tasks. Write project reports such as project status reports. Execution of ECO (Engineering Change Order) documentation changes
  
  

• BS degree in Mechanical Engineering or four (4) or more years working as a mechanical engineer with syringe pumps.
  
  
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience required beyond schooling. Medical or Scientific industry experience preferred
  
  
• Minimum of 3 years with with Pro-E, or SolidWorks, Inventor and/or Creo CAD modeling
  
  
• Experience developing design layouts and tolerance studies
  
  
• Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills as required to interface with other departments and company personnel in a service function
  
  

• Fully site based
  
  
• US Citizen or lawful Permanent Resident
  
  

• Proven skills in designing mechanical components, electromechanical products,
  
  
• Developing design layouts and tolerance studies
  
  
• Highly preferred abilities:
  
  
  • General Machining Skills working with metals and plastics (lathe and mill work)
    
    
  • Design Reviews and Design Verification Testing
    
    
  • Project planning skills including Stage Gate/Toll Gate
    
    
  • Experience from concept to production floor
    
    
  • Ability to inspect parts using applicable measuring devices, Micrometers, Calipers, Optical comparator, etc.
    
    
  
  
  
  

• 401K (Matching up to 6%)
  
  
• Medical plans, Dental, Vision
  
  
• Vacation time, paid holidays and sick time
  
  
• Company provided short term and long term disability, life insurance and employee assistance programs
  
  
• Ingersoll Rand stock