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Manufacturing Engineer RainDance Technologies
RainDance Technologies, Inc. is a biomedical technology company devoted to developing and commercializing a proprietary droplet-based microfluidics platform. The core of our technology is the generation of stable, nano-liter sized droplets that act as the functional equivalent of a test tube, or a well on a microtiter plate. Each droplet can encapsulate an individual sample of cells or reagents for both preparative and analytical life science and chemical analysis applications. RainDance recognizes that the rate and scale of research is accelerating dynamically, and in order for researchers to keep pace with these demands, they need the benefits of high quality individualized reactions generated on a massive scale. Our vision is to be the worldwide leader in massively parallel sample processing and analytical solutions that provide a new standard of data quality. POSITION SUMMARY:
Evaluates, selects and orders equipment that is most appropriate and cost effective for the manufacture of company products. Oversees the installation, modification, upgrade and maintenance of manufacturing equipment. Maintains current records on equipment manufacturers? technical notices, upgrades and safety issues. Supports operations and research and development with tooling, fixtures and prototypes for new and existing equipment used in the manufacture and development of company products. Studies equipment performance and reliability. Establishes programs and solutions for increasing uptime and for equipment problems that affect the manufacturing process. Provides technical support to the manufacturing equipment repair and process engineering organizations. Defines and writes preventative maintenance schedules.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Manufacturing Engineer Job Duties:
Evaluates manufacturing processes by designing and conducting research programs; applying knowledge of product design, fabrication, assembly, tooling, and materials; conferring with equipment vendors; soliciting observations from operators.
Develops manufacturing processes by studying product requirements; researching, designing, modifying, and testing manufacturing methods and equipment; conferring with equipment vendors.
Improves manufacturing efficiency by analyzing and planning work flow, space requirements, and equipment layout.
Assures product and process quality by designing testing methods; testing finished- product and process capabilities; establishing standards; confirming manufacturing processes.
Provides manufacturing decision-making information by calculating production, labor, and material costs; reviewing production schedules; estimating future requirements.
Prepares product and process reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends. .
Provides manufacturing engineering information by answering questions and requests.
Maintains product and company reputation by complying with government regulations.
Keeps equipment operational by coordinating maintenance and repair services; following manufacturer's instructions and established procedures; requesting special service.
Maintains product and process data base by writing computer programs; entering data.
Completes design and development projects by training and guiding technicians.
Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
Required:
Minimum Bachelor Degree in engineering discipline
3 to 5 years of Manufacturing engineering experience
Excellent eye/hand coordination
Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
Must be proficient in English
Able to work Occasional overtime
Computer literate in MS office and other applications
Desired:
Proficiency in Solid Works
Understanding of mechanical engineering, fluidics, software and basic electronics.
Working knowledge of statistical anaylsis; ANOVA, DOE Gage R&R, etc
OTHER:
Excellent understanding of electronic test set-up and ability follow test instructions.
Work with engineering to develop new products in a laboratory/clean room environment
Train production personnel
This position may supervise others
Compensation and benefits in accordance with Company policy.
EEO employer
Skills/Requirements
Required:
Minimum Bachelor Degree in engineering discipline
3 to 5 years of Manufacturing engineering experience
Excellent eye/hand coordination
Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
Must be proficient in English
Able to work Occasional overtime
Computer literate in MS office and other applications
Desired:
Proficiency in Solid Works
Understanding of mechanical engineering, fluidics, software and basic electronics.
Working knowledge of statistical anaylsis; ANOVA, DOE Gage R&R, etc
OTHER:
Excellent understanding of electronic test set-up and ability follow test instructions.
Work with engineering to develop new products in a laboratory/clean room environment
Train production personnel
This position may supervise others
Compensation and benefits in accordance with Company policy.
| Location: | Lexington, MA United States |
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RainDance Technologies
Investors: Mohr Davidow VenturesAll Jobs: at RainDance Technologies
| Web Site: | www.raindancetechnologies.com |
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| Headquarters: | 530 Whitfield Street Guilford, CT 06437 United States |
| Industry: | Other |
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