Associate Design Engineer

The Opportunity:

Working in the Biopharma organization, the Designer is responsible for the development of approval drawings and prototypes for the single-use systems business. Under close supervision, this individual contributor will be responsible for providing CAD design assistance and administrative engineering support for the Avantor Fluid Handling organization. This includes ensuring the assembly will meet the performance criteria required by the customer. With a focus on the design of 2D and 3D models and prototypes the Designer will produce detailed drawings, assist in quotations, proposal submissions, and documentation for product compliance. The Designer will assist in defining product specifications and liaise with stakeholders to obtain design approval. This position will work closely with Account Managers, Customer Service, Production, and the Quality organizations.

Avantor is looking for a proactive and curious Associate Design Engineer to optimize our Avantor Fluid Handling team, delivering results against some of the most complex business and technology initiatives. 

This role will be a full-time hybrid position based out of our Devens, MA facility. You will have the opportunity to develop the approval drawings and prototypes for our single-use systems business. This includes working closely with multiple departments and ensuring assembly will meet the performance criteria required by each customer. If you have experience in bioprocessing operations and are passionate about solving complex challenges and driving innovation – let’s talk! 

The team 

Avantor’s Engineering team is part of our Avantor Fluid Handling organization. This global team supports the innovation and growth objectives of major drug production

companies across the world by helping with the integration of single use technology into their lab processes and operations.

What we’re looking for 

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent
• Experience: 1-2 years with AutoCAD or similar engineering software (Solidworks, etc.) 
• Collaboration Tool: Microsoft Office with an emphasis on Excel

Preferred Qualifications

• Organizational and communication skills
• Developing and maintaining professional relationships with customers and suppliers
• Technical concepts and their application to customer’s processes

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.  Valid driver’s license required
• Performs other duties as assigned.

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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