Job Information
Actalent Sr Manufacturing Fixture Design Engineer in Newton, Massachusetts
Job Title: Senior Manufacturing Fixture Design Engineer
Job Description
The Senior Manufacturing Fixture Design Engineer will be a part of the R&D organization and an important contributor to the realization of the next generation robotic platform that will change the future of healthcare. You will be a visible technical resource working on the transition of complex electro-mechanical assemblies from prototype to verification testing and pilot builds, in close collaboration with manufacturing engineering. This role is suited for an R&D engineer with experience in developing build and test fixtures for complex electro-mechanical medical devices and disposables. A broad knowledge of mechanical design, DFA/DFM, including design verification testing, process validation, and transfer to manufacturing within a regulated medical device development environment is essential.
Responsibilities
Be a key team member working on the design readiness of a robotic surgical platform
Design and develop production build and test fixtures for complex electromechanical sub-systems for production volumes
Create fixture requirements, design descriptions, use and preventive maintenance documentation
Perform fixture qualifications and verifications in conjunction with Quality and Manufacturing Engineering
Support the development of assembly and test processes for capital equipment and disposables
Develop fixtures and tests for component inspection
Support a variety of multi-disciplinary technical and process improvement projects of different sizes and scopes
Create engineering change orders for the release of fixtures and tooling documentation
Manage and communicate assigned projects in collaboration with cross-functional teams
Essential Skills
8+ years of electromechanical and consumable R&D engineering experience, with at least 5 years in the medical device field
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Robotics, or Advanced Manufacturing Engineering
Strong proficiency in Solidworks/PDM
Deep understanding of DFM (Design for Manufacturing), DFA (Design for Assembly), and DFT (Design for Testing)
Experience in the design, qualification, and verification of fixtures for medical devices assembly and test
Expertise with electromechanical system development
Experience in developing Simulink-based fixtures
Proficiency in Simulink/LabVIEW
Previous experience in design transfer/new product introduction
Experience in fixture and process validation
Proficiency in using MS Office
Outstanding documentation and communication skills
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Experience with statistical tools and software such as Minitab
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $55.00 - $65.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a hybrid position in Newton,MA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on May 9, 2025.
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
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