Lead Mechanical Engineer - Prototyping

Bangalore, Karnataka
Permanent
Full-time

1 month ago

Bring more to life.Are you ready to accelerate your potential and make a real difference within life sciences, diagnostics and biotechnology?At Beckman Coulter Diagnostics, one of Danaher’s 15+ operating companies, our work saves lives—and we’re all united by a shared commitment to innovate for tangible impact.You’ll thrive in a culture of belonging where you and your unique viewpoint matter. And by harnessing Danaher’s system of continuous improvement, you help turn ideas into impact – innovating at the speed of life.As a global leader in clinical diagnostics, Beckman Coulter Diagnostics has challenged convention to elevate the diagnostic laboratory’s role in improving patient health for more than 90 years. Our diagnostic solutions are used in routine and complex clinical testing, and are used in hospitals, reference and research laboratories, and physician offices around the world. Every hour around the world, more than one million tests are run on Beckman Coulter Diagnostics systems, impacting 1.2 billion patients and more than three million clinicians per year. From uncovering the next clinical breakthrough, to rapid and reliable sample analysis, to more rigorous decision making—we are enabling clinicians to deliver the best possible care to their patients with improved efficiency, clinical confidence, adaptive collaboration, and accelerated intelligence.Learn about the which makes everything possible.The Lead Mechanical Engineer is responsible for designing, developing, troubleshooting Beckman Coulter Diagnostics modules and applying life cycle management principles and upholding established design practices and quality processes throughout development.This position reports to the Head of Life Cycle Management & Group Manager and is part of the R&D Hardware/Systems Development team located in Bengaluru – BDC and will be an on-site role.In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

Lead and manage sustaining engineering activities for existing electro-mechanical products, including root cause analysis, corrective actions, and continuous improvement initiatives. Drive innovation by designing and developing mechanical solutions to enhance performance, safety, reliability, and cost-effectiveness.
Own and maintain the prototyping infrastructure with adherence to 5S standards. Oversee prototype development internally or through suppliers, and executing testing, verification, and validation. Ensure thorough documentation including CAD models, drawings, specifications, and test plans.
Collaborate with global cross functional teams to resolve manufacturing and field issues. Provide technical support to stakeholders, mentor junior engineers, and manage multiple projects with minimal guidance. Adapt quickly to changes in project direction and ensure successful project execution through feasibility studies, risk assessments, and design reviews.

The essential requirements of the job include:

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or a related field with 7-10 years of experience. Strong knowledge of mechanical design principles, materials, manufacturing processes, Rapid Prototyping and Proficiency in SolidWorks CAD software and simulation tools.
Strong knowledge on lean principles, 5S, Kaizen and Proto build workshop management. Hands-on experience in building mechanical parts and assemblies using tools and machines. Skilled in teardown analysis, reverse engineering, and selection of off-the-shelf Electro-mechanical components.
Thorough knowledge of vendor and supplier management for prototype builds, including managing quality and delivery timelines. Familiar with import/export processes documentation between India and other countries.
Knowledge of should-costing, estimation, and dFMEA/pFMEA, DFX, Tolerance Stack-up Analysis and GD&T. Create and maintain detailed engineering documentation, including CAD models, drawings, specifications, test plans.
Experience with medical device regulations (FDA, ISO 13485, ISO 14971, IEC 60601) and Ensure compliance with industry standards, regulations, and company policies.

It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in:

Medical device design & development or IVD instrumentation, such as clinical chemistry, immunoassay, hematology, urinalysis, molecular microbiology or flow cytometry systems is a plus
Electro-Mechanical products, Robotics and Automation

Join our winning team today. Together, we’ll accelerate the real-life impact of tomorrow’s science and technology. We partner with customers across the globe to help them solve their most complex challenges, architecting solutions that bring the power of science to life.For more information, visit .At Danaher, we value diversity and the existence of similarities and differences, both visible and not, found in our workforce, workplace and throughout the markets we serve. Our associates, customers and shareholders contribute unique and different perspectives as a result of these diverse attributes.

Danaher

Apply Now