Target PR Range: 30-40/hr • Depending on experience The Mechanical Engineer on the Combination Product Test Team will interact with global and cross-functional members from systems engineering, process engineering, device development, packaging, primary containers, device quality, and other groups. Responsibilities of this position include development, testing, transfer, and life cycle management of multiple autoinjector device commercialization efforts. Test activities will include Engineering, characterization and GMP verification testing and will require a strong proficiency in technical writing, reading comprehension, developing test protocols, statistical analysis, executing hands on testing, and reporting of results to senior leadership. This position will work side by side with experienced Device Test Engineers authoring test protocols, executing test plans, performing data analysis, and finalizing test reports. The successful candidate will employ engineering skills and practices to gather user requirements and translate them into technical documentation for test execution and analysis. The position involves support of senior staff in the initiation, design, and delivery of projects milestones to support verification testing activities. The chosen candidate will frequently spend time in a lab environment working with various types of testing equipment from manual measuring equipment through fully automated testing systems. The devices that will be tested include various iterations of handheld autoinjector drug delivery systems. This role will include numerous collaboration sessions with the test team and global team to trade best practices, discuss issues and resolutions, and create a testing strategy. The chosen candidate may also take part in design and fabrication of test fixtures and processes.
See More Details >>Job Title: Associate Mechanical Engineer Location: Thousand Oaks CA Duration: 18 Months Description: ONSITE. Role is expected to be onsite 3 times a week. Please send in local candidates. *candidates who either live within a 50 mile drive or would be willing to relocate. Contract is 18 months. Ideal candidate: flexible with overtime during the week when necessary. Rarely will they need to work over 12 hours in a day. Ideal candidates will have a bachelor’s degree in engineering (mechanical, biomedical, or bioengineering) or bioscience, or equivalent relevant experience in biomanufacturing. Hands-on lab experience, academic or professional, is strongly preferred, along with familiarity using testing equipment such as Instron force testers, CCI testers, or CT scanners. The role involves executing laboratory tests, supporting investigations, drafting protocols and reports, organizing test data, and contributing to process improvements. Strong technical writing skills, attention to detail, and an analytical mindset are essential. Candidates should be adaptable, collaborative, and eager to learn in a fast-paced, hands-on environment. Job Details: Position involves support of senior staff in the initiation, design, and delivery of projects, particularly for primary containers (vials, stoppers, and syringes) and medical devices. Responsibilities include: - Employing basic science and engineering skills and practices to gather user requirements and translate them into technical documentation for execution - Assisting with project definition by performing engineering studies and assessments Skills: - Previous lab experience - Strong oral and verbal communication and presentation skills - Experience in analysis of data generated from a variety of analytical techniques is preferred Basic Qualifications Bachelor degree OR Associate degree and 4 years of experience OR High school diploma / GED and 6 years of experience Top 3 Must Have Skill Sets: 1. Technical writing skills 2. Strong ability to analyze data generated from a variety of analytical techniques and systems is preferred 3. Previous lab experience in Engineering or Biochemistry labs is helpful but not required
See More Details >>RKS has been at the forefront of Industrial Design in the United States for the last 40 years. We have crafted a reputation for our complete product design and development service; bringing innovation that enhances every-day lives across all market sectors, from sporting goods to dental devices, from wearables to household appliances. Our approach puts innovation, engineering, and user experience at the center of our process, creating ground-breaking products that consumers bond with and clients keep coming back for. We are seeking an experienced team member to join our engineering and product development team. Candidates are sought with at least five years' experience, (ten years a plus) in the field of engineering and developing consumer, commercial and medical products, working on all aspects of the product development life cycle, from development strategies, through fast-fail prototypes, engineering concept development, and ultimately designing complex assemblies in collaboration with electronics engineers and industrial designers to create complete engineering packages for manufacturing. RKS team members flourish under pressure and enjoy the opportunity to wear many different hats in a highly collaborative, creative studio that believes in creating the very best. Requirements MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS • Five years' experience, (ten years a plus) in the field ofengineering and developing consumer and medical products • A minimum of a Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering orProduct Design Engineering is required for this position. • Candidates must demonstrate aptitude for rapid creation ofinnovative mechanical solutions (structures andmechanisms) • Familiar with all common prototyping and manufacturingmaterials and processes • Highly experienced with SolidWorks best practices in solidmodelling, surface modelling, assemblies, drawings and design for manufacture PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS • Client-facing, project management experience ishighly preferred • Consulting / Agency experience is highlypreferred • Experience with medical product development aplus • Experience with electronics integration is preferred Benefits • Medical Insurance • Dental Insurance • Paid holidays • 401 K as defined in the employee handbook • Sick leave • Vacation
See More Details >>Embarking on a career in the mechanical trade in Thousand Oaks, CA, often begins with an apprenticeship, combining hands-on experience with classroom learning, allowing individuals to earn while they learn. Apprenticeships typically last three to four years, requiring extensive training under licensed professionals. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the mechanical trade sector employs approximately 19,753 professionals in Thousand Oaks, with wages averaging around $1,798 per week. The trade offers strong earning potential, with experienced mechanical professionals often exceeding $89,000 annually. Trade schools, apprenticeship programs, and industry associations provide pathways to enter this growing field, offering a stable and lucrative career opportunity.
