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Job Description

Azenta Life Sciences is the leading worldwide provider of robotic compound management and biological sample storage systems. With a strong focus on ensuring the long-term integrity of our customer’s samples and data, storage systems provided by Azenta are transforming the productivity and streamlining the workflow of scientists across a broad range of life science applications, including drug discovery and biobanking.

Overall Purpose of the Job:

We are looking for a Mechanical Design Engineer to work with a small team of mechanical design engineers contributing to design and manufacturing support following a welcome influx of customer contracts. This includes assembly & detail component design, generation of BOMs and design substantiation (e.g. calculations etc) and working with cross-functional teams to meet customer requirements & timescales.

What You Will Do:

• Undertakes design of assemblies, sub-assemblies and components using Solidworks 3D CAD systems.
• Ensures designs are robust by using techniques such as FMEA / design review / DFM & DFS
• Drives repeatability and standardization into Cryogenic products by utilizing equipment and sub-systems that are already developed and proven.
• Translates requirements for sub-systems into design solutions
• Works with the design team to identify, analyze and resolve project difficulties before they arise.
• Cooperates closely with other functions in the Hardware design team including Electrical Design, Refrigeration, Systems Engineering.
• Applies a ‘standard operations’ approach to the design process (e.g. calculation templates) and works with team lead to reinforce & further develop company practices.
• Expected to keep up to date on technical advances in the discipline and related fields.

What You Will Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree (engineering, manufacturing, or similar) with 5 to 10 years mechanical system design experience.
• Experience with 3D CAD Modelling (Solidworks preferred), PLM system (Agile preferred) and use of this technology to improve design quality & efficiency.
• Experience with programmable logic controllers (PLC) preferred.
• Experience with automation design e.g. motors, gearboxes, bearings, positional accuracy.
• Demonstrated ability to detail design components, add dimensions and tolerances, tolerance stack calculations.
• Experience with design assemblies including generation of assembly drawings and BOMs.
• Can work with Operations and Test team during build and testing phases.
• Demonstrated understanding of manufacturing methods and designs accordingly.
• Direct experience of generating design calculations.
• Experience of design for CE technical construction files would be desirable.
• Working knowledge of lean, continuous improvement tools and techniques. Can work effectively as part of a team.
• Can communicate clearly with colleagues regarding design intent, assessment of various design options & problem resolution.

EOE M/F/Disabled/VET

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Azenta is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This company considers candidates regardless of race, color, age, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.