Mechanical Engineer II
1 week ago
LGC is a leading, global life science tools company, providing mission-critical components and solutions into high-growth application areas across the human healthcare and applied market segments. Our high-quality product portfolio is comprised of mission-critical tools for genomic analysis and for quality assurance applications, which are typically embedded and recurring within our customers' products and workflows and are valued for their performance, quality and range.
Our tools play a key role in customer workflows from discovery applications through to commercial manufacture and enable its customers to: bring new diagnostics and therapies to market; progress research and development; optimize food production; and continuously monitor and enhance the quality of food, the environment and consumer products.
LGC's 175+ years of scientific heritage, combined with a track record of innovation and value-enhancing acquisitions, has enabled the company to build its product portfolio and expertise, and develop deep relationships with customers, industry partners and the global scientific community. Join us and help us achieve our mission of Science for a Safer World
Job Description
Are you ready to lead with creativity and precision in a role that promises both challenge and reward? As a Mechanical Engineer at LGC, you will play a pivotal role in crafting and analyzing innovative products for our Alexandria Site. This position offers the outstanding opportunity to work on projects of moderate to high complexity and collaborate closely with a diverse team of professionals. If you are driven by excellence and eager to make a difference, this is the perfect role for you
- Requirement Generation: Participate in teams to establish clear, unambiguous, and measurable requirements for products and improvements by building solutions.
- Lead development for new and existing products. Resolve component sizes and mechanical elements like gearboxes, couplers, belts, and springs. Perform interference and tolerance analysis. Prepare specifications and assembly documentation.
- Build Analysis: Conduct analyses on components or assemblies for static or dynamic load calculations to settle factors of safety or load ratings.
- Test Development: Define, participate in, or coordinate the creation of test methods for mechanical systems as part of instrument development.
- Product Development Participation: Collaborate with project teams to complete mechanical builds and product risk analyses. Maintain project schedules and complete assigned projects within allocated hours.
- Production and Service Support: Respond to requests regarding build interpretation, functional operation, or product performance.
- Technical Writing: Build or coordinate the production of technical reports or product documentation. Maintain an Engineering Notebook for development notes and idea disclosures. Contribute to defining guidelines or standard operating procedures for effective design processes within the QMS.
- B.S. in Mechanical Engineering or A.S. in an Engineering-related field accompanied by 7 years of experience.
- At least 2 years of experience in mechanical engineering.
- Proficient in CAD build software (e.g., SolidWorks, AutoCAD Inventor, Pro Engineer).
- Shown understanding of mechanical engineering principles, including statics, dynamics, vibration, thermodynamics, and mechanics of materials.
- Knowledge of manufacturing processes and their impact on mechanical build.
- Proficient in Word, Excel, MS Project, and other relevant software.
- Ability to translate customer and market needs into mechanical builds.
What we offer (US based-employees):
- Competitive compensation with strong bonus program
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits for employees and dependents
- FSA/HSA Pre-tax savings plans for health care, childcare, and elder care
- Deductible Buffer Insurance and Critical Illness Insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan with matching employer contribution
- Company-paid short- and long- term disability, life insurance, and employee assistance program
- Flexible work options
- Pet Insurance for our furry friends
- Enhanced Parental leave of 8 additional weeks
- PTO that begins immediately
- Town Hall monthly meeting onsite/virtual, Cheer program where employees are recognized for outstanding work, Company wide social events, frequent catered lunches and much more
LGC strongly believes that every job applicant and employee should be valued for their individual talents regardless of age, disability, race, color, ethnic or national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion, or belief. Short listing, interviewing and selection will always be carried out without regard to gender, sexual orientation, marital status, color, race, nationality, ethnic or national origins, religion or belief, age, or trade union membership.
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