Engineering Scientist II, Instrumentation
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Job Location:
Madison, WI - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
4 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
We are seeking a talented Mechanical Engineer with instrumentation or systems development experience to join the Madison Peptide Therapeutics (MPT) Engineering team. This individual will work with engineers and scientists to maintain and enhance our fleet of Peptide Array Synthesizers in a biotech research environment.
The Engineering Scientist II combines a strong understanding of scientific medical or laboratory instrumentation and their mechanical engineering expertise to support and enhance internally developed laboratory equipment. They often design modify or integrate hardware components including sensors actuators pumps motors cameras manifolds and other devices to perform coordinated reliable activities. They work collaboratively in a team environment to design and develop high quality systems and workflows that increase throughput reduce cost and improve the quality of the product.
Responsibilities:
- Design develop test troubleshoot and maintain scientific instrumentation and processes that improve the capabilities of internally developed Peptide Array Synthesizers.
- Support Operations Scientists to help solve production issues and problems when they arise.
- Conduct measurements testing and validation to ensure quality reliability and performance of hardware and subsystems.
- Generate and maintain CAD models and drawings including version control dimensioning standards and design reviews.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including scientists electrical and mechanical engineers operations managers and other staff to gather requirements and deliver novel solutions that meet business needs.
- Conceive and conduct experiments or engineering studies/models to characterize aspects of various systems and use the data to inform design decisions.
- Design specify and work with vendors to order custom and catalog components.
- Keep engineering leadership peers and team informed through effective verbal and written communication.
- Understand and adhere to corporate standards regarding applicable Corporate and Divisional Policies including code of conduct safety data security and GxP compliance.
Qualifications :
Qualifications
Required:
- Bachelors Degree with 7 years experience or Masters Degree with 5 years experience.
- 2 years experience developing instrumentation for laboratory scientific or medical end use.
- Experience using SolidWorks to generate modify and maintain solid models detailed drawings and assemblies.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel Word).
- Proficiency in Python or MATLAB programming languages.
- Understanding of the processes used in the fabrication of precision instrument hardware.
- Thorough understanding of applied math physics fluid dynamics and heat transfer.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Preferred:
- Experience using Tecan Hamiliton or similar commercial liquid handling robots.
- Experience with Finite Element Analysis (FEA) or Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) modeling in COMSOL or similar analysis software.
- Experience using LabVIEW and National Instruments data acquisition tools.
- Experience designing assembling and evaluating optical subsystems.
Additional Information :
Applicable only to applicants applying to a position in any location with pay disclosure requirements under state or local law:
The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Company believes in good faith it will pay for this role at the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual compensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographic location and we may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future.
We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation holidays sick) medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.
This job is eligible to participate in our short-term incentive programs.
Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus commission incentive benefits or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Companys sole and absolute discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Companys sole and absolute discretion consistent with applicable law.
AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity driving innovation transforming lives and serving our community. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.
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Employment Type :
Full-time
Key Skills
- Laboratory Experience
- Immunoassays
- Machine Learning
- Biochemistry
- Assays
- Research Experience
- Spectroscopy
- Research & Development
- cGMP
- Cell Culture
- Molecular Biology
- Data Analysis Skills
About Company
AbbVie is a global biopharmaceutical company focused on creating medicines and solutions that put impact first for patients, communities, and our world. We aim to address complex health issues and enhance people's lives through our core therapeutic areas: immunology, oncology, neuro ... View more
