Job summary
Job post source
This job is from a recruiting firm hiring for a separate company.
Job overview
The Mechanical Engineer II - Contractor role involves designing, analyzing, and developing mechanical components and assemblies primarily for medical devices, contributing to prototype development and troubleshooting over a 6-month contract.
Responsibilities and impact
The role requires interpreting customer specs, performing mechanical design and analysis, creating CAD drawings, developing prototypes, troubleshooting design issues, documenting designs, executing verification protocols, collaborating on fabrication and testing, and training technicians.
Compensation and benefits
This is a 6-month contracted 1099 position with no benefits.
Experience and skills
Candidates need a BS in mechanical engineering or related field with 2-4 years experience, proficiency in SolidWorks CAD, knowledge of medical device design and regulations, mechanical design skills including GD&T, and familiarity with Microsoft Office and test equipment.
Company information
Medvacon Life Sciences is a company involved in medical device and equipment design, emphasizing regulatory compliance and quality standards.
Application process
Initial interviews are conducted via Microsoft Teams or Zoom by Medvacon Talent Acquisition, with official communications from @medvacon.com email addresses.
Unique job features
The job is distinguished by its focus on medical device mechanical design, use of advanced CAD tools, and involvement in prototype development and testing under a contract arrangement.
Company overview
MEDVACON Life Sciences, LLC is a consulting firm specializing in quality, compliance, and regulatory services for the life sciences industry, including pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, and medical devices. They generate revenue by offering expert guidance on regulatory submissions, quality management systems, and compliance audits to ensure their clients meet industry standards and regulatory requirements. Founded by industry veterans, the company has a history of helping clients navigate complex regulatory landscapes and maintain high standards of product quality and safety.
How to land this job
Tailor your resume to emphasize your expertise in mechanical design, particularly with SolidWorks CAD, and highlight your experience with medical equipment or device development, focusing on electromechanical and electro-pneumatic systems.
Showcase your knowledge of industry standards such as ISO 13485, ISO 7198, GMP, and your familiarity with GD&T, design for manufacturability and assembly (DFM&A), and mechanical measurement tools relevant to medical device design.
Apply through multiple platforms including MEDVACON LIFE SCIENCES, LLC’s official corporate site and LinkedIn to maximize your application visibility and ensure you don’t miss any opportunities.
Connect with engineers and hiring managers in the mechanical engineering or medical device divisions at MEDVACON on LinkedIn; start conversations by referencing recent projects they’ve shared or by asking about their experience with specific medical device design challenges.
Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords from the job description such as 'SolidWorks,' 'medical device design,' 'DFM&A,' 'ISO 13485,' and 'electromechanical systems' to ensure it passes automated screening effectively.
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