Mechanical Engineer IV

Position Summary

This engineer works within a project team – generally under the leadership of a principal engineer, systems

engineer, engineering manager, and/or project manager. This engineer uses experience and education to

perform the types of engineering activities which are generally considered within the realm of mechanical

engineering and any other expertise that might be held by this particular individual. This engineer is expected

to work and communicate well with other team members and leadership as assigned in order to meet the goals

of the project, the department, and the company.

Primary Duties

• Perform all work in compliance with company policy and within the guidelines of BioFire Diagnostics’ Quality System.
• General: uses experience and education to perform the types of engineering activities which are generally considered within the realm of mechanical engineering.
• Description: Uses engineering concepts, company SOPs/WIDs, department SOPs/WIDs to solve a variety of complex engineering problems across functional groups and disciplines.
• Works on: problems of significant scope and complexity. Generally works on a team with other engineers.
• Influence: receives limited oversight from a Principal Engineer, usually is a discipline lead on a project, provides mentoring for other engineers, and provides department management and leadership.
• Makes design and technical decisions subject to review by Senior, Principal, and other engineers.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Training, Education, Experience

• B.S. in Engineering or Equivalent.
• 10 years of experience in related field, including performance consistent with said experience.

• Experience with the following is preferred:

  1. Solidworks

  2. Plastics design

  3. Optics design

  4. Sheet metal design

  5. Heat Transfer

  6. Molding Processes

  7. Materials (e.g. plastics, aluminum, copper, steel, etc.)

  8. Pneumatics

  9. Machining (esp. CNC)

  10. GD&T

  11. Six Sigma/Lean/SPC

  12. Manufacturing processes

  13. Statistical analysis

Working Conditions

• Ability to remain in stationary position, often standing, for prolonged periods.
• Ability to adjust or move objects up to 50 pounds in all directions.
• Travel: minimal travel required
• Team: usually works on a team with several engineers and a project manager.

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