Mechanical Design Engineer

Location: Andover, MA

Compensation: 85K-95K Base

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About the role

Are you passionate about both engineering and science? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, high-tech environment where your work directly contributes to cutting-edge analytical instruments? SciAps is seeking a highly motivated and technically gifted Mechanical Engineer to join our world-class team. You’ll help design rugged, battery-operated handheld devices that push the boundaries of performance and reliability in sealed enclosures — a challenge that demands creativity, precision, and a love for innovation.

What you will bring to the role

• You have worked on at least one new product from initial design through to production release

• You bring 2+ years of experience as a Mechanical Engineer

• You are proficient in CAD software (preferably SolidWorks) and Product Data Management (PDM)

• You have expertise in tolerance stack-up and analysis

• You have a proven track record of completing all project phases while meeting schedule, specification, and cost goals

• You pay meticulous attention to detail and maintain a low error rate in your work

• You conduct thorough design analysis using simulation, material assessment, and calculations

• You devise and execute comprehensive Design Verification Test (DVT) plans to ensure reliability and performance

Education:

• BS or MS degree in Mechanical Engineering. Internship or Coop experience desired as well

Why you should join SciAps

At SciAps, you’ll be part of a team that’s redefining portable analytical instruments. You’ll work in a collaborative environment with access to cutting-edge technologies and the opportunity to make a real impact. Located in the Boston area, our office fosters innovation and teamwork. We value hands-on problem solvers who are passionate about engineering and science — and we believe in the power of being together in the office to drive creativity and excellence.

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About us - Malvern Panalytical, Micromeritics and SciAps.
Together we are a powerful and highly complementary combination of market leading technologies.

We are the toolmakers for the world's most innovative companies, academic institutions, and government laboratories. We are their partners in discovery.

Malvern Panalytical instruments analyze the chemical, physical and structural nature of materials, from proteins to polymers and semiconductors to minerals. Our leading technologies measure particle size, shape, concentration and zeta potential, biomolecular interactions and stability, elemental concentrations and crystallographic structure.

Micromeritics manufactures systems for the characterization of particles, powders, and porous materials for a wide- range of end markets including catalysts, chemicals, building materials, clean-tech and battery. Our leading technologies measure surface area, porosity, density, adsorption and particle activity.

SciAps specializes in portable X-ray fluorescence (XRF), laser-based (LIBS) and near-infrared (NIR) analyzers to measure any element in any environment. SciAps is the Center of Excellence for our handheld instruments.
We have a global footprint with R&D and manufacturing sites in North America, Europe, and Asia.

We are more than 2,500 employees in a customer-focused organization with sales and service offices in 20 countries, all committed to delivering expert and responsive customer support.

Part of Spectris plc, a publicly traded FTSE 250 company, Spectris combines precision with purpose, delivering progress for a more sustainable world. Precision is at the heart of what we do – our leading, high-tech instruments and software equip our customers to solve some of their greatest challenges to make the world cleaner, healthier and more productive.

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Your Partners in Discovery

Malvern Panalytical, Micromeritics and SciAps, part of the Spectris Group, are committed to a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone can thrive and achieve a fulfilling career. Changing the world isn’t something you can do on your own, or with a single way of thinking; it takes a wide collection of experiences, stories, knowledge, and expertise. We encourage applications from underrepresented individuals and people with diverse backgrounds. Although we always select the most qualified applicant for each role and make all decisions without regard to race, sex, age, or any other protected class, we are an inclusive, equal opportunity organization that prizes diversity. Your unique perspective is important to us.