Job Description

*Please note: This role is fully on-site and based in Broomall, PA. We are unable to offer relocation assistance for this role.

Company:

Drummond Scientific Company, located just outside of Philadelphia, PA, is a family-owned company that leverages nearly 75 years of experience to maintain its position as an elite developer and manufacturer of consumable medical devices, which include both microvolume liquid transfer technology and rapid diagnostics. Our branded products can be found in laboratories across the globe and are continuously recognized for their durability and reliability. Despite the notoriety gained from the products bearing the Drummond name, what truly establishes the company as an industry leader is its role as a contract manufacturer. Parts made by Drummond have helped create and save lives by revolutionizing the field of in vitro fertilization and enabling the diagnostic technologies of many of the largest, and most innovative, companies in the world.

Scope of Position:

To enable high volume manufacturing of our products, Drummond creates its own production equipment in-house.The design, development, assembly, programming, debugging, and maintenance of this equipment is the primary responsibility of the Engineering Department at Drummond.In this role, you will report directly to the Manager of Mechanical Engineering.

Day to Day Responsibilities:

Conceptualize, design, document, assemble, debug, install and maintain custom in-house manufacturing equipment in a collaborative environment

Use 3D CAD to create designs and technical drawings

Create prototypes for quick proof-of-concept testing

Collaborate with engineers, operators, maintenance technicians, machinists, and management to solve production/design challenges

Troubleshoot manufacturing problems and design permanent solutions

Identify and integrate new technologies to improve efficiency, output, and margin

Required Education:

Bachelors Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related degree

Required Skills & Experience:

4+ years of experience in the design of automated manufacturing equipment

Proficiency with solid modeling CAD software and MS Office applications

Experience creating technical drawings of parts for fabrication in a machine shop

Desire to be hands on in the design, build, and troubleshooting of equipment

Experience integrating automation building blocks (e.g. servos, sensing technologies, linear slides, pick & place mechanisms) into custom design solutions

Ability to lead small project teams

Analytical engineering and trouble-shooting skills

Exceptional problem solver with the ability and desire to think abstractly

Flexibility to deal with multiple project priorities and evolving deadlines

Self-motivated with a demonstrated ability to assimilate quickly

Excellent organizational skills, documentation, and attention to detail

Desired Skills & Abilities:

Knowledge of SolidWorks modeling software

Knowledge of fabrication and machining processes

Experience in high-volume manufacturing

Experience designing safety systems for industrial equipment

Project management skills (scoping, budgeting, leadership, implementing)

Experience with inspection technologies (vision, laser, etc.)

Experience designing within regulatory standards (e.g. FDA, ISO, UL)

Travel Requirements:

Travel will be <5%

Employment Type

Full-time

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