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The PositionAs a Mechanical Engineer, Senior at Roche Tissue Diagnostics, you will serve as a technical expert responsible for leading the design concept generation, experimental validation, and mechanical system optimization for complex engineering projects. Exercising considerable discretion and independent judgment, you will bridge conceptual design and manufacturing implementation while mentoring peers across multidisciplinary teams.
The Opportunity
- Lead Mechanical System Design: Generate innovative design concepts, participate in comprehensive design reviews, and establish architecture for complex products, systems, and components.
- Drive Experimental Testing & Validation: Design and execute independent experiments—utilizing Design of Experiments (DOE) methodologies—to evaluate system performance, reliability, and interactions against specifications.
- Solve Complex Technical Challenges: Identify root causes of technical and manufacturing issues, implementing robust engineering solutions and process improvements to promote Quality First Time.
- Cross-Functional Leadership: Lead or participates in cross-functional technical initiatives, establish key operational interfaces across organizational groups, and deliver technical direction and actionable feedback to peers.
- Innovation & IP Creation: Develop novel, potentially patentable mechanical systems, components, or process technologies that advance overall project goals and organizational capabilities.
- Present & Communicate Findings: Synthesize complex experimental results and project outcomes into compelling technical presentations for diverse, cross-functional audiences.
Who You Are
- Education: Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Mechanical Engineering or a directly related discipline; a Master’s degree or Ph.D. is preferred.
- Professional Experience: Minimum 8 years of directly related engineering experience with a Bachelor's degree, 4 years with a Master's degree, or 2 years with a Ph.D.
- Technical & Domain Expertise: Expert knowledge of mechanical engineering principles, complex system design, reliability testing, and practical application of Design of Experiments (DOE).
- Problem-Solving & Innovation: Demonstrated success in technical proficiency, creativity, and independent thought, with a track record of developing innovative design concepts and troubleshooting complex technical issues.
- Collaboration & Leadership: Strong cross-functional collaboration skills, with a proven ability to lead technical teams, mentor junior colleagues, and communicate project results effectively to broad audiences.
Relocation benefits are not approved for this posting.
The expected salary range for this position based on the primary location of Arizona is $96,200 - $178,600. Actual pay will be determined based on experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other job-related factors permitted by law. A discretionary annual bonus may be available based on individual and Company performance. This position also qualifies for the benefits detailed in this link.
Who we are
A healthier future drives us to innovate. Together, more than 100’000 employees across the globe are dedicated to advance science, ensuring everyone has access to healthcare today and for generations to come. Our efforts result in more than 26 million people treated with our medicines and over 30 billion tests conducted using our Diagnostics products. We empower each other to explore new possibilities, foster creativity, and keep our ambitions high, so we can deliver life-changing healthcare solutions that make a global impact.
Let’s build a healthier future, together.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering or a directly related discipline
- Minimum 8 years of directly related engineering experience with a Bachelor's degree, 4 years with a Master's degree, or 2 years with a Ph.D.
- Expert knowledge of mechanical engineering principles, complex system design, reliability testing, and Design of Experiments methodologies
- Demonstrated technical proficiency, creativity, independent thought, innovative design development, and complex technical troubleshooting
- Strong cross-functional collaboration skills and ability to lead technical teams, mentor junior colleagues, and communicate project results
- Master's degree or Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering or a directly related discipline
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time‑off provisions include substantial vacation, a year‑end shutdown, and a paid six‑week sabbatical after six years. These elements indicate a recharge‑oriented approach within the U.S. offering.
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Healthcare Strength — Company materials emphasize comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and mental‑health resources alongside well‑being programs. Benefits pages consistently highlight breadth across core health coverage elements.
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What We Do
Roche is a global pioneer in pharmaceuticals and diagnostics focused on advancing science to improve people’s lives. The combined strengths of pharmaceuticals and diagnostics under one roof have made Roche the leader in personalised healthcare – a strategy that aims to fit the right treatment to each patient in the best way possible. Roche is the world’s largest biotech company, with truly differentiated medicines in oncology, immunology, infectious diseases, ophthalmology and diseases of the central nervous system. Roche is also the world leader in in vitro diagnostics and tissue-based cancer diagnostics, and a frontrunner in diabetes management. Founded in 1896, Roche continues to search for better ways to prevent, diagnose and treat diseases and make a sustainable contribution to society. The company also aims to improve patient access to medical innovations by working with all relevant stakeholders. Thirty medicines developed by Roche are included in the World Health Organization Model Lists of Essential Medicines, among them life-saving antibiotics, antimalarials and cancer medicines. Roche has been recognised as the Group Leader in sustainability within the Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences Industry ten years in a row by the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices (DJSI).
