Senior Mechanical Engineer R&D

Bring more to life.

Are you ready to accelerate your potential and make a real difference within life sciences, diagnostics and biotechnology?

At Beckman Coulter Life Sciences, one of Danaher’s 15+ operating companies, our work saves lives—and we’re all united by a shared commitment to innovate for tangible impact.

You’ll thrive in a culture of belonging where you and your unique viewpoint matter. And by harnessing Danaher’s system of continuous improvement, you help turn ideas into impact – innovating at the speed of life.

At Beckman Coulter Life Sciences, we know time is the most critical facet in the laboratory today: time to get life-saving therapies to patients faster; reclaiming time by automating tedious manual workflows; and saving time spent addressing erroneous or complex results.

We are partners in time and accelerate answers to critical questions through the power of automation. We develop innovations for scientists by scientists, with many of our 3,300+ global colleagues coming from the laboratory.

It’s all part of our time-tested approach to bringing meaningful innovations at the speed of life since 1935. And we’re just beginning. Working together, let’s put our time and talents together to advance human health for tomorrow.

Learn about the Danaher Business System which makes everything possible.

This position, Senior Mechanical Engineer (P3), is responsible for developing design and module requirements, designing parts and mechanisms in CAD with SolidWorks, assembling parts, testing, and documenting work and results.  Work is performed in a team environment consisting of various engineering disciplines, project managers, and technicians.

This position reports to the Head of Automation Hardware and is part of Automation team located in Indianapolis, IN and will be an on-site role.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

• Develop biotech products from concept through release and sustainment, translating user needs and design requirements into robust solutions.
• Design parts/mechanisms, create assemblies, generate drawings with SolidWorks, and own mechanical architecture elements of complex instrumentation.
• Fabricate and assemble components, characterize designs, and execute design verification activities.
• Present findings and recommendations and participate in design reviews.

The essential requirements of the job include:

• B.S. or advanced degree in Mechanical Engineering with 5+ years (B.S.) or 3+ years (M.S.) of industry experience designing and developing products.
• Strong proficiency in SolidWorks CAD, GD&T, and documentation of design.
• Strong foundation in mechanical engineering principles (statics, dynamics, materials, fluids, thermodynamics, etc.).
• Strong knowledge and experience in motion systems, mechatronics, and hands‑on experience with prototyping, machining, 3D printing, or assembly.

Travel, Motor Vehicle Record & Physical/Environment Requirements:

• Ability to travel up to 10% domestic and internationally.
• Ability to lift, move or carry equipment up to 20lb.

It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in:

• Demonstrated teamwork, communication skills, and ability to collaborate effectively.
• Mechanical assemblies and systems design of laboratory instrumentation.
• SolidWorks modeling of machined, sheet metal, and injection molded parts.
• Strong understanding of current manufacturing processes for low volume, high mix products
• Materials selection for reliability and chemical compatibility.
• Scripting languages such as Python.
• ISO quality systems related to design control and product release.

Beckman Coulter Life Sciences, a Danaher operating company, offers a broad array of comprehensive, competitive benefit programs that add value to our lives. Whether it’s a health care program or paid time off, our programs contribute to life beyond the job. Check out our benefits at Danaher Benefits Info.

Join our winning team today. Together, we’ll accelerate the real-life impact of tomorrow’s science and technology. We partner with customers across the globe to help them solve their most complex challenges, architecting solutions that bring the power of science to life.

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