Job Description
Job Description
About the Role (W2 Contract)
An established engineering and testing organization is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to support laboratory testing, data analysis, and product evaluation activities. The ideal candidate will have hands-on testing experience, strong analytical skills, and a background in engineering or laboratory operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct timely sample intake, including receipt, identification, storage, and return shipments.
- Perform testing and analysis using appropriate test methods, protocols, and equipment (including product and equipment testing).
- Adhere to testing schedules, including stability and aging pulls.
- Perform data analysis using tools such as Excel, JMP, or MiniTab.
- Communicate testing challenges, scheduling conflicts, or issues promptly to management.
- Maintain inventory of laboratory supplies, including general consumables and chemicals for routine testing or cleaning.
- Coordinate sample disposition, including client returns and hazardous waste disposal.
- Keep laboratory and storage areas clean, organized, and compliant with safety and quality standards.
- Follow established Quality Systems and promptly report potential quality events (e.g., OOS, Deviations, CAPA).
- Adhere to and recommend improvements for Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
- Review and draft laboratory documents (e.g., SOPs, LWIs) under supervision.
- Review test results, analyze data, and prepare draft reports.
- Communicate with clients to provide updates or technical overviews under supervision.
- Collaborate effectively with colleagues and management on testing activities.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
Minimum Requirements:
- High School Diploma or GED required.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Chemistry, Biology, or a related field preferred.
- Strong understanding of problem solving and data analysis.
- Previous experience using Instron or Zwick testing equipment is required.
- Proficiency in Excel; experience with MiniTab preferred.
- Familiarity with SolidWorks is a plus.
Ideal Candidate Attributes
- Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
- Able to work independently and within a team environment.
- Effective communicator with a proactive mindset.
- Comfortable working in a regulated, lab-based setting.