Senior Mechanical Engineer

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Are you ready to accelerate your potential and make a real difference within life sciences, diagnostics and biotechnology?

At Beckman Coulter Diagnostics, one of Danaher’s 15+ operating companies, our work saves lives—and we’re all united by a shared commitment to innovate for tangible impact. 

You’ll thrive in a culture of belonging where you and your unique viewpoint matter. And by harnessing Danaher’s system of continuous improvement, you help turn ideas into impact – innovating at the speed of life.

As a global leader in clinical diagnostics, Beckman Coulter Diagnostics has challenged convention to elevate the diagnostic laboratory’s role in improving patient health for more than 90 years. Our diagnostic solutions are used in routine and complex clinical testing, and are used in hospitals, reference and research laboratories, and physician offices around the world. Every hour around the world, more than one million tests are run on Beckman Coulter Diagnostics systems, impacting 1.2 billion patients and more than three million clinicians per year. From uncovering the next clinical breakthrough, to rapid and reliable sample analysis, to more rigorous decision making—we are enabling clinicians to deliver the best possible care to their patients with improved efficiency, clinical confidence, adaptive collaboration, and accelerated intelligence.

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The Senior Mechanical Engineer is responsible for the design and re-design of certain Hardware components and the development of new products, on-market products and support manufacturing activities.

This position reports to the Manager - Mechanical Engineering and is part of the R&D Hardware/Systems Development team located in Bengaluru – BDC and will be an on-site role.   

In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

• Design and develop innovative mechanical solutions to improve performance, safety, reliability, throughput and cost-effectiveness.
• Act as a change lead, managing the entire Design change process independently. 
• Handle multiple projects with proper project planning and minimal guidance
• Own hardware development from concept to release, including design verification and risk mitigation.
• Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions for product issues. Collaborate with cross function teams to resolve manufacturing and field issues, conduct feasibility studies, risk assessments, and design reviews and validate designs through analysis and testing.

The essential requirements of the job include:

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or a related field with 5 years of experience in mechanical design principles, materials, and manufacturing processes.
• Proficiency in SolidWorks CAD software and simulation tools.

• Proficiency in creating and maintaining detailed engineering documentation, including CAD models, drawings, specifications and test plans.
• Knowledge of dFMEA/pFMEA, DFX, FEA, Tolerance Stack-up Analysis and GD&T

• Demonstrated proficiency in problem solving and complex engineering investigations
• Competence in test plan and report writing
• Basic knowledge of materials, fluid handling techniques, pneumatic systems, and thermal control.
• Basic knowledge of mechanical part fabrication and rapid prototyping methods.
• Experience in product lifecycle management, Execution of Design changes and documentation.

It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in:

• Experience with medical device regulations (FDA, ISO 13485, ISO 14971, IEC 60601)
• Experience in IVD instrumentation, such as clinical chemistry, immunoassay, hematology, urinalysis, molecular, microbiology or flow cytometry systems is a plus
• Advanced certification in CAD tools
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing and Six Sigma principles.
• Prior work experience in Electro-Mechanical products, Robotics and Automation

Beckman Coulter Diagnostics, a Danaher operating company, offers a broad array of comprehensive, competitive benefit programs that add value to our lives. Whether it’s a health care program or paid time off, our programs contribute to life beyond the job. Check out our benefits at Danaher Benefits Info.

Join our winning team today. Together, we’ll accelerate the real-life impact of tomorrow’s science and technology. We partner with customers across the globe to help them solve their most complex challenges, architecting solutions that bring the power of science to life.

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