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Mechanical Design Engineer I

Boston, MA 02118

Posted: 04/04/2025 Employment Type: Contract Job Category: Engineering Job Number: 618777 Is job remote?: No Country: United States

Job Description


Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):
• Construction of custom automated lab devices
• Wiring lab devices
• Assist with functional testing and analysis of equipment
• Operate power tools such as drills, saws, and machine shop equipment
• Assist with troubleshooting, diagnosing and repairing of equipment Proprietary Information
• Assemble multi-level electro-mechanical sub-assemblies into complex assemblies using a variety of hand tools
• Improve and document manufacturing equipment, tooling and processes
• Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities of this job at any time

Skills:    
Preferred Qualifications:
• Demonstrated hands-on electromechanical project or job experience
• Solidworks and AutoCAD
• Programming of microprocessors
• Willing to learn LEAN manufacturing concepts
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Experience with MS Office (Word, Excel and Power Point)

Physical Requirements & Expectations:
• Lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 lbs. unassisted and frequently bend, stoop, twist, climb, crouch/squat, kneel/crawl, sit and stand for long periods of time
• Be able to reach at, above and below shoulder level, flex/extend neck and have good hand and finger dexterity
• Specific vision abilities required by this job may include color, close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision and depth perception

Education:    
Basic Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering with a strong mechatronics background preferred.
• Strong proficiency in CAD 3D modeling and the creation and modification of Engineering drawings
• Programming of microprocessors
• Reliable transportation
• Understanding of basic electronics

Pay ranges between $38-41/hr based on experience 

The staffing industry has seen an increase in people falsely representing themselves as recruiters to gather personal information from job seekers. For your safety, do not provide sensitive data to anyone you have not spoken with thoroughly and never provide banking information during the application process. Candidate safety is a top priority at Planet Pharma.

Planet Pharma is an equal opportunity employer. It is our practice not to discriminate against any employee or applicant based on any criteria, condition or basis protected by laws or regulations in the locations where we do business. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. We celebrate diversity and are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect. We believe that diversity, equity and inclusion enable us to better meet our mission and values while serving our clients across the globe. If you have a disability or handicap and would like us to accommodate you in any reasonable way, please inform your recruiter, or contact us, so that we can discuss the appropriate alternatives available.

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Although this hasn't been an issue at Planet Pharma, the staffing industry has seen an increase in people falsely representing themselves as recruiters to gather personal information from job seekers. For your safety, do not provide sensitive data to anyone you have not spoken with thoroughly and never provide banking information during the application process. Candidate safety is a top priority at Planet Pharma.