Senior Mechanical Sustaining Engineer

Woburn, Massachusetts

Covaris, LLC. (www.covaris.com) is a profitable technology company headquartered in Woburn, Massachusetts, USA. Covaris has developed a proprietary and patented Adaptive Focused Acoustics™ (AFA) technology platform, which is utilized in sample preparation processes in the analytical and life sciences industries worldwide. Covaris AFA has become the gold standard for DNA fragmentation in the Next Generation Sequencing market. Covaris AFA is used by the largest and most productive genome centers worldwide.

Covaris AFA and other proprietary products have unique and competitive advantages for scientists in genomics, proteomics, and epigenomics research.

Summary:

The SrMechanicalSustaining Engineer willfocus on reliability improvements and cost reduction opportunities for Covaris Focused-ultrasonicatorproduct lines and accessories.The individual should have 5+ years of Sustaining Engineering experience and manufacturing support of complex electromechanical systems within an ISO or FDA regulated organization.

Essential Responsibilities:The employee may be required to perform all or a combination of the following essential responsibilities as determined by business necessity.

• Apply Design for Excellence (DFx) principles to enhance productreliability, and cost-effectiveness

• Demonstrates a strong motivation to achieve goals and exceed expectations

• Works both independently and collaboratively to drive a project through to completion

• Working knowledge of GD&T to produce dimensional drawings and CAD files within SolidWorks

• Perform robust root cause analysis including report writing

• Author Change Orders within an eQMS

• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing

Non-Essential Responsibilities:In addition to the essential responsibilities listed above, the employee may be required to perform other non-essential functions. Employees are required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by their supervisor.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in MechanicalEngineering

• 5+ years of mechanical design or sustaining engineering experience in aregulated industry; medical device experience is helpful

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience utilizing SolidWorks and PDM for design

• Knowledge of QSR and ISO regulations is a plus

• Good written and oral communication skills, including ability to communicate effectively at all levels of the organization

• Works well in a team, proactive, thrives in fast moving environment