Mechanical Engineer

Job Title: Mechanical Engineer Req ID: 46112 Job Category: Engineering Plymouth, MN, US, 55441 Description: At STERIS, we help our Customers create a healthier and safer world by providing innovative healthcare and life science product and service solutions around the globe. Position Summary As part of a development team, the Mechanical Engineer will plan and/or execute detailed phases of a large project. You will independently evaluate, select, and adapt standard techniques, procedures, and criteria. You will conduct research to develop electro-mechanical equipment and machinery. You will also prepare reports on work results. Work can range from simple to complex and therefore require adaptation and modification of standard techniques. Work problems are such that they require application of engineering principles, tools, and knowledge gained from previous work experience. Duties Plan and conduct (or direct technical personnel) to perform mechanical engineering experiments to test, prove, or modify theoretical propositions and evaluate findings to develop new concepts, products, equipment, or processes Be involved in software/firmware requirements analysis, design, implementation, verification, and validation. Assess product requirements to determine system design Monitor progress relative to schedule for completion of functional devices or systems. Ensure that product design and related documentation meet requirements Prepare Standard Operating Procedure and prepare mechanical drawings for use by manufacturing to control the in-house manufacture of our products as well as purchased components. Duties – contd Contribute as team leader and/or expert team member for particular areas of the overall design. Review project plans for overall soundness and adherence to stated objectives and contribute to the development Prepare technical reports for use by engineering or management personnel for long- and short-range planning, or for use by sales engineering personnel in sales or technical services activities. Prepare and execute analytical models and apply results to real world tasks Other duties as assigned Education Degree Bachelors Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Engineering General Required Experience Theoretical and applied knowledge of mechanical engineering principles and related analytical methods. familiarity with product development process Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community Ability to apply mathematical operations to tasks such as frequency distribution, determination of test reliability and validity, analysis of variance, and correlation techniques Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables. Preferred Experience Product development or research and development experience – 2 years preferred Skills Experience with SolidWorks and/or Creo Good written and verbal communication skills in the English language Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals and technical legal documents Ability to effectively present information to top management and public groups Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions STERIS is a leading global provider of products and services that support patient care with an emphasis on infection prevention. WE HELP OUR CUSTOMERS CREATE A HEALTHIER AND SAFER WORLD by providing innovative healthcare, life sciences and dental products and services. STERIS is a $5 billion, publicly traded (NYSE: STE) company with approximately 17,000 associates and Customers in more than 100 countries. If you need assistance completing the application process, please call 1 (440) 392.7047. This contact information is for accommodation inquiries only and cannot be used to check application status. STERIS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity and the use of affirmative action programs to ensure that persons are recruited, hired, trained, transferred and promoted in all job groups regardless of race, color, religion, age, disability, national origin, citizenship status, military or veteran status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, and any other category protected by federal, state or local law. We are not only committed to this policy by our status as a federal government contractor, but also we are strongly bound by the principle of equal employment opportunity. The full affirmative action program, absent the data metrics required by 60-741.44(k), shall be available to all employees and applicants for employment for inspection upon request. The program may be obtained at your locations HR Office during normal business hours. Req ID: 46112 Job Category: Engineering Plymouth, MN, US, 55441 STERIS Sustainability Life at STERIS Nearest Major Market: Minneapolis Job Segment: R&D Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, Product Development, Testing, Infection Control, Engineering, Research, Technology, Healthcare STERIS Corporation is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, or religion or other legally protected status.