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Location: Salt Lake City, UT, United States
Position Type: Unfixed Term
Job Function: Engineering
A world leader in the field of in vitro diagnostics for more than 60 years, bioMérieux provides diagnostic solutions which determine the source of disease and contamination to improve patient health and ensure consumer safety.
In North America we have more than 6,200 team members across 11 sites or subsidiaries, including Salt Lake City-based BioFire Diagnostics and one subsidiary in Montreal, Canada.
Come and join a family-owned global company with a long-term vision, and a human-centered culture.
Description
A world leader in the field of in vitro diagnostics for over 55 years, bioMérieux provides diagnostics solutions which determine the source of disease and contamination to improve patient health and ensure consumer safety.
This mechanical engineer will work within a cross-functional group that includes mechanical engineers, electrical engineers, firmware engineers, test engineers, software engineers, and data scientists. They will use experience and education to perform the types of engineering activities which are generally considered within the realm of instrument and fixture design. They are expected to communicate well with other team members and leadership as assigned to meet the goals of the project, the department, and the company.
The products and tools used at bioMérieux are complex and highly technical. This engineer will be expected to become an engineering expert on various aspects of our consumer products, and the equipment used to build and evaluate those products. They will be required to use, understand, and create or procure various tools to help better understand our products. They will evaluate new technologies for use in our products and equipment.
This role requires a self-starter who can adapt to an often-changing research environment with limited design inputs. Skills of particular interest for this role include optical design and modeling, thermal modeling, microfluidics expertise, and experience with life science products (PCR, DNA sequencing, fluorescence detection systems, etc.)
Primary Duties:
Required Education and Experience
Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, biomedical engineer, bioengineering, or similar.
At least 2 years of experience in mechanical engineering. Experience working for a medical device or life sciences company a plus.
Software Proficiency
Proficiency or willingness to become proficient in the following software packages desired:
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
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BioMérieux Inc. and its affiliates are Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Please be advised that the receipt of satisfactory responses to reference requests and the provision of satisfactory proof of an applicant’s identity and legal authorization to work in the United States are required of all new hires. Any misrepresentation, falsification, or material omission may result in the failure to receive an offer, the retraction of an offer, or if already hired, dismissal. If you are a qualified individual with a disability, you may request a reasonable accommodation in BioMérieux’s or its affiliates’ application process by contacting us via telephone at (385) 770-1132, by email at [email protected], or by dialing 711 for access to Telecommunications Relay Services (TRS).