Principal Engineer (Mechanical)

Job Summary The Principal Engineer, Mechanical is a self-starter who can play a key contributor role in our hardware development team. In this role you will plan, direct, and implement the designs and improvements to the mechanical systems in Fresenius Kabi products to achieve product performance goals and business objectives. The hardware system combines equipment and disposable products. Salary Range: $115,000 - $135,000 Position is eligible to participate in a bonus plan with a target of 8% of the base salary (include only if applicable to the grade level) Final pay determinations will depend on various factors, including, but not limited to experience level, education, knowledge, skills, and abilities. Our benefits and programs are comprehensive and thoughtfully crafted to ensure our colleagues live healthy lives and have support when it matters most. Benefits offered include a 401(k) plan with company contributions, paid vacation, holiday and personal days, employee assistance program, and health benefits to include medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage. Hybrid role: Onsite 3 days/week Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the United States. Fresenius Kabi is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa either now or in the future. Responsibilities Design and develop components and subassemblies used in durable and consumable equipment designed by Ivenix / Fresenius Kabi. Design and develop processes, tools, or fixtures for assembling and testing products. Build and test prototypes to verify design function. Establish and perform DoE to assess and characterize new solutions and designs. Generate GD&T drawings identifying critical dimensions according to tolerance stack up analysis and manufacturing process capabilities. Perform dFMEA according to product / system functional analysis, and update designs (3D and 2D) and solutions accordingly. Investigate new technologies and best practices. Optimize designs for low-cost, high quality, high reliability, and high-volume assembly. Packaging of subsystems to meet industrial design goals. Design complex electro-mechanical mechanisms to achieve engineering performance goals. Establish engineering design documentation. Prepare technical records and files, including engineering changes. Focus design efforts on improved performance and reduced complexity. Create artifacts in support of design, redesign, prototype, and transfer to manufacturing activities. Perform and documents failure analysis of returned product. Work with customers and vendors as needed regarding technical issues. All employees are responsible for ensuring the compliance to company documents, programs and activities related to Health, Safety, Environment, Energy and Quality Management System as per your roles and responsibilities. Requirements The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and /or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. BS or MS in Mechanical Engineering. 5+ years of experience as a mechanical design engineer on product development teams. Direct experience developing within a regulated environment (Medical, Aerospace, Military). Experience designing complex electro-mechanical assemblies in SolidWorks or other CAD system. Experience in selecting appropriate materials and fabrication methods based on engineering requirements. Experience using PDM to manage database and drawing revisions in accordance with FDA requirements. Design for Manufacturing (DFM) or New Product Introduction experience. Experience with system integration challenges such as thermal management of electronics, injection molded part design, and design for reliability. Attention to details, natural inclination to be methodical and hands-on in a R&D lab environment. Task management skills with ability to prioritize multiple assignments. Strong problem solving and analytical skills. Additional Information We offer an excellent salary and benefits package including medical, dental and vision coverage, as well as life insurance, disability, 401K with company contribution, and wellness program. Fresenius Kabi is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship, immigration status, disabilities, or protected veteran status. Fresenius Kabi (www.CaringForLife.us) is a global health care company that specializes in injectable medicines, biosimilars, and technologies for infusion, transfusion, and clinical nutrition. Our expansive portfolio of products and global network of science and manufacturing centers provide essential support for the care of critical and chronically ill patients. With more than 41,000 employees worldwide, our dedicated team is united by our shared purpose: to put lifesaving medicines and technologies in the hands of people who care for patients and to find answers to the challenges they face. We call this purpose caring for life. Our U.S. headquarters is in Lake Zurich, Illinois and the companys global headquarters is in Bad Homburg, Germany. Follow us on LinkedIn to learn more: http://bit.ly/3KdaGJr Fresenius Kabi is aware that scammers may attempt to impersonate our recruiters. 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