The Opportunity:

Avantor is looking for a Mechanical Engineer II to join our Masterflex Mechanical Engineering team.

This role will be a full-time position based out of our Barrington, IL office.

The Team

Masterflex® is leading the global fluidics market manufacturing proprietary products for the complete fluid path. Masterflex® provides innovative, connected, and compliant pumps, pump and transfer tubing, flowmeters, controllers, bottle assemblies, and single-use components and assemblies for the pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical, food & beverage, and many other industries.

What we’re looking for

Education: Bachelor or Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering (ABET accredited university)
Experience: 3 to 6 years of current or recent experience in mechanical system product design
- High-volume product design experience
- Solid understanding of engineering mechanics, machine design, materials, geometric tolerancing, fabrication processes (Injection molding, diecasting, etc) and electronics packaging.

Collaboration Tool: Microsoft Suite (Teams, Excel, Office) experience highly preferred
Preferred Qualifications:
- Advanced Solid modeling CAD experience (SolidWorks a plus)
- SolidWorks certification
- Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) system experience

How you will thrive and create an impact

Develops and brings to production new and improved products for global sale. Works closely with Project leaders, Outside Vendors, and Project Management to accurately scope and deliver finished products. The Mechanical Engineer II completes designs for existing products and new product introductions. This role provides technical support for customer-facing teams to help support inquiries and investigations.

Design and develop cost effective, manufacturable parts and assemblies that meet engineering and marketing specifications.
Design, construct, and test feasibility models, prototypes and special test fixtures, as necessary for proof-of-principle and design verification.
Create 3D models and detailed drawings using SolidWorks CAD while adhering to best practices for managing product data files.
Perform engineering analysis to ensure parts and assemblies will meet the need of intended applications with adequate performance margins.
Investigate problems, determine root causes, and design permanent solutions, implementing them within the established engineering change (EC) process.
Prepare reports and other written documentation to communicate findings to others.
Communicate and interface within cross-functional team to achieve product realization, from initial concept through to release for manufacture.
Keep abreast of technological advances in mechanical engineering, both generally and those with potential applicability to pump and other fluid handling products.
Apply current techniques and tools to improve design time, cost, reliability and functionality.
Assist other departments in the resolution of design related problems that arise during production.
Provide mechanical engineering expertise to Purchasing to assist in the procurement of mechanical components.
Fulfill responsibilities under ISO 9001; understand and fully support ISO system.
On small scale programs serve as Project Manager following MasterFlex’s Phase Gate Development Procedure.
Performs other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES (Those necessary to perform the job competently)

Thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, efficiently works under pressure, within deadlines or other time essential constraints
Strong work ethic and an ability to excel within a rapidly changing and growing organization
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, to communicate to all levels of the organization clearly and concisely

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Disclaimer:
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position. Avantor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Why Avantor?

Dare to go further in your career. Join our global team of 14,000+ associates whose passion for discovery and determination to overcome challenges relentlessly advances life-changing science.

The work we do changes people's lives for the better. It brings new patient treatments and therapies to market, giving a cancer survivor the chance to walk his daughter down the aisle. It enables medical devices that help a little boy hear his mom's voice for the first time. Outcomes such as these create unlimited opportunities for you to contribute your talents, learn new skills and grow your career at Avantor.

We are committed to helping you on this journey through our diverse, equitable and inclusive culture which includes learning experiences to support your career growth and success. At Avantor, dare to go further and see how the impact of your contributions set science in motion to create a better world. Apply today!

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