Associate Design Engineer

Job Summary

Avantor is looking for a dedicated and creative Associate Design Engineer to optimize our Biopharma team, delivering results against some of the most complex business and technology initiatives.

This role will be a full-time hybrid position that can be based out of our Morrisville, NC, or Devens, MA office. You will have the opportunity to collaborate with product/manufacturing process engineers by recommending changes to component designs based on outcomes of digital proto-typing and design simulations. If you have Engineering Software experience and are passionate about creating digital prototypes and conducting design simulations for purposes of verifying reliability/safety and optimizing engineering processes - let's talk!

What we're looking for

• Education: High School Diploma or above is required
• Experience: 1 + years- AutoCAD or similar engineering software (IE: Solidworks) experience is required; possessing a valid driver's license is required.
• Collaboration Tool: Microsoft Office experience with an emphasis on Excel is required
• Preferred Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's Degree is preferred
  • 1+ yr. organizational and business communication skills are preferred.
  • 1+ yr. experience developing and maintaining professional relationships with customers and suppliers is preferred.
  • 1+ yr. experience implementing technical concepts and their application to customer's processes is preferred.
  • 1+ yr. Biopharma industry experience is preferred.
  • 1+ yr. single use assembly experience is preferred.
  • 1+ yr. ERP experience is preferred.

How you will thrive and create an impact

• Develop custom single use system assemblies through understanding of Bioprocess.
• Develop both basic and more technical approval drawings based on sketches or descriptions from account managers or customers.
• Act as a project lead between customers, third-party labs, and the commercial team to ensure projects are completed on schedule and according to the project plan.
• Select appropriate subcomponents and ensuring all connections are engineered to function as required (e.g. temperature, pressure). This may include developing test protocols and performing physical tests.
• Develop sale price of Single Use products using software provided and develop strategy in competitive situations.
• Entering/maintaining Bills of Materials (BOM) and Method of Manufacturing (MOM) in ERP system.
• Conduct feasibility and cost estimation of products to ensure the design can meet business and customer needs. Research new and innovative products in the market to advance component library and conduct testing on commercial viability.
• Perform various tests (e.g., pressure test, pull test, etc.) and create validation packets for customers.
• Maintain engineering documents including a library of all subcomponents with appropriate data.
• Assist in resolving customer complaints in a timely manner; notify management of problems and suggest corrective actions.
• Understand and support company operating procedures to provide proper and effective service to all customers and foster the development of long-term business relationships.
• Occasional travel to customer locations
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Why Avantor?

Dare to go further in your career. Join our global team of 14,000+ associates whose passion for discovery and determination to overcome challenges relentlessly advances life-changing science.

The work we do changes people's lives for the better. It brings new patient treatments and therapies to market, giving a cancer survivor the chance to walk his daughter down the aisle. It enables medical devices that help a little boy hear his mom's voice for the first time. Outcomes such as these create unlimited opportunities for you to contribute your talents, learn new skills and grow your career at Avantor.

We are committed to helping you on this journey through our diverse, equitable and inclusive culture which includes learning experiences to support your career growth and success. At Avantor, dare to go further and see how the impact of your contributions set science in motion to create a better world. Apply today!

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Disclaimer:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position. Avantor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

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