Mechanical & Test Development Engineer (f/m/d)

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

At Beckman Coulter Diagnostics, 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.

As a global leader in clinical diagnostics, Beckman Coulter Diagnostics has challenged convention to elevate the diagnostic laboratory’s role in improving patient health for more than 90 years. Our diagnostic solutions are used in routine and complex clinical testing, and are used in hospitals, reference and research laboratories, and physician offices around the world. Every hour around the world, more than one million tests are run on Beckman Coulter Diagnostics systems, impacting 1.2 billion patients and more than three million clinicians per year. From uncovering the next clinical breakthrough, to rapid and reliable sample analysis, to more rigorous decision making—we are enabling clinicians to deliver the best possible care to their patients with improved efficiency, clinical confidence, adaptive collaboration, and accelerated intelligence.

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The Mechanical & Test Development Engineer is responsible for the design, re‑design, and testing of hardware components, supporting both new product development and on‑market products, as well as contributing to manufacturing activities.

You will be a part of the Hardware Test and Prototyping team and report to the Manager HW Verification.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

• Design and develop mechanical solutions to improve performance, safety, reliability, throughput, and cost‑effectiveness, including should‑costing and estimation.
• Plan, design, and execute mechanical and reliability tests for laboratory automation systems and hardware components.
• Conduct root cause analysis on hardware issues and implement effective corrective actions.
• Design, create, and validate mechanical or electromechanical test fixtures, test banks, and tools.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to resolve field and manufacturing issues, perform feasibility studies, risk assessments, design reviews, and validate designs through analysis and testing.

The essential requirements of the job include:

• Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Medical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related technical field, with approx. 5 years of relevant experience.
• Proficiency in SolidWorks CAD software and simulation tools.
• Ability to create and maintain detailed engineering documentation, including CAD models, drawings, specifications, and test plans.
• Knowledge of dFMEA/pFMEA, DFX principles, tolerance stack‑up analysis, and GD&T.
• Experience in mechanical testing, handling mechanical components, craftsmanship, and rapid prototyping.
• Strong digital literacy, including Microsoft applications, databases, and web‑based tools.

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

• Working with medical device regulations such as FDA, ISO 13485, ISO 14971, and IEC 60601.
• IVD instrumentation or laboratory automation technologies (e.g., clinical chemistry, immunoassay, hematology, urinalysis, molecular, microbiology, flow cytometry).
• Advanced certification in CAD tools or requirements management tools (e.g., Polarion).
• Lean manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies.
• Prior work experience in electro‑mechanical systems, robotics, or automation equipment.
• Engineering activities in test development, test optimization, or reliability engineering.

Beckman Coulter Diagnostics, 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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