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Senior Mechanical CAD Designer

Job Type: Full-Time
Location: Madison, Connecticut USA

12th Aug, 2024

SUMMARY OF POSITION
Precision X-Ray is seeking a Senior Mechanical (CAD) Designer to join the R&D team and assume
electromechanical design, drafting, and documentation responsibilities across our product portfolio
which includes biological irradiators, scientific imaging, and related accessories for preclinical cancer
research. Duties include a broad range of design, drafting, and documentation responsibilities with a
focus upon design for manufacturing, design for service, and value engineering.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Mechanical, electromechanical, enclosure, and related subsystem/component design for
    Precision’s scientific and industrial X-ray systems.
  • Design drawings and documentation for product development in collaboration with crossfunctional teams.
  • Cost effective design solutions for manufacturability and serviceability.
  • Develops, delivers, and manages assigned projects and tasks.
  • Supports procurement and management of suppliers and contractors.
  • Collaborates effectively with a technical cross-discipline team to develop innovative system
    solutions.
  • Performs all other duties as required to meet the company’s goals and objectives.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

  • Develop drawings and documentation for design, verification, and validation of precision
    mechanisms, electromechanical systems, electronic assemblies, enclosures, and injection
    molded plastics.
  • Develops drawings and documentation in conformity with design control, risk management,
    PDM, PLM experience in an ISO 9000 or equivalent quality system environment (e.g., ISO
    13485).
  • Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, 3D printing, quality control, and other
    techniques for optimizing product costs.
  • User experience with mechanical CAD, FEA, and simulation tools (e.g., Solidworks).
  • Develops drawings and documentation with knowledge of reliability, safety, and regulatory
    compliance requirements.
  • Effective communication skills with superiors, peers, and subordinates.
  • Travel up to 5% on an annual basis and primarily to support suppliers, contractors, and industry
    conferences.
  • Mechanical Engineering, Associates degree (or related technical degree, or equivalent
    experience) with a minimum of 5 years professional experience
  • Strong background in 3D modeling with a minimum of 5 years’ experience (Solid Works
    preferred).
  • Medical device design control experience preferred

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