Associate Mechanical Engineer
Associate Mechanical Engineer
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Job Description
Role Overview
Genus PLC has an exciting opportunity. We are seeking an Associate Mechanical Engineer to join our Research & Development this role you will play a key part in the hands-on support troubleshooting and improvement of our internal fleet of flow cytometers used for research and testing. This role is ideal for a recent graduate or early-career engineer who will work with and/or under Senior Engineers and enjoys working at the intersection of mechanical systems optics electronics and software in a fast-paced collaborative R&D environment. The position is located in our Windsor WI office. The Associate Mechanical Engineer has primary accountability for maintaining troubleshooting and repairing internal flow cytometry instruments and will also be responsible for mechanical design and testing in support of targeted experiments.
The successful candidate will work collaboratively across functional teams with a strong attention to detail. This candidate will be able to work with calibration equipment to collect engineering data and possess excellent verbal and written communication skills to clearly communicate outcomes and results.
You Will
- Maintain troubleshoot and repair internal flow cytometry instruments including mechanical components and assemblies optical alignment integrated electronic and software systems
- Perform hands-on integration of prototype components and subsystems into full instruments
- Support experimental workflows by designing fabricating and assembling mechanical fixtures and test setups
- Perform root cause analysis and collaborate with relevant subject matter experts and communicate findings to identify solutions
- Use precision calibration tools and measurement apparatus to ensure instruments and prototypes are set up to specifications and requirements for experimental targets
- Identify and source purchased engineering components to accelerate testing
- Develop and execute test protocols for targeted experiments as well as component and sub-system level verification
- Collect analyze and report experimental data clearly and accurately to cross-functional teams
- Maintain documentation for troubleshooting of procedures design updates and test results and communicate issues and or changes to relevant parties
- Assist Technicians and other Engineers with development and troubleshooting
- Travel between sites as needed
- Promote a strong safety culture and follow all safety policies procedures and regulations including identifying and communicating workplace hazards and correct or seek assistance in correcting unsafe actions or conditions.
- Uphold the Genus core values mission and vision.
- Position may require work responsibilities outside of normal business hours.
- Performs other projects and responsibilities as assigned.
Requirements
Basic Qualifications: (required)
- A University degree in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering discipline
- A minimum of xx years of experience in SolidWorks modeling and drawing generation
- Authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship
Preferred Qualifications:
- Prior engineering work experience (i.e. internship or co-op) and/or additional experience
- Experience defining tests conducting tests and analyzing and reporting results
- Experience with Matlab JMP Python or Excel for statistical analysis
- Experience with design of experiments
Business Overview
Genus is an agricultural biotechnology pioneer. We are a global FTSE 250 company headquartered in the UK and listed on the London Stock Exchange. Genus PLC has a presence in over 70 countries and a global workforce of over 3000 employees and growing. We are a worldwide leader in porcine and bovine animal genetics partneringwith farmers to transform how we nourish the world a mission that is important to a sustainable future.
Our vision is clear: Pioneering animal genetic improvement to help sustainably nourish the world.
Benefits Overview
At Genus we offer a competitive salary. Benefits include health dental vision FSA/HSA long and short-term disability 401K tuition reimbursement paid holidays and ETO (employee time off). This position will have opportunity for growth.
Equal Employment Opportunities
Genus is an equal opportunity accordance with anti-discrimination law it is the purpose of this policy to effectuate these principles and mandates. Genus prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression pregnancy age national origin disability status genetic information protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Genus conforms to the spirit as well as to the letter of all applicable laws and regulations.
Recruitment Fraud Warning
Genus plc will never ask you to provide fees or payment for computer software or other equipment or supplies during the recruitment and/or onboarding process. If you have any questions about your individual application please contact the Genus Talent Acquisition team at .
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
