Merck
Senior Principal Scientist/Engineer, Drug/Device Combination Products Characterization
USA - New Jersey - Rahway · Principal · Contract
Sponsorship not specified$173k-$273kDetected 15 hours ago
Data AnalysisProduct ManagementSupply ChainHRISIntellectual PropertySolidWorksFEAGD&TMechanical DesignMedical DevicesResearchLeadershipCommunicationCollaborationMentoringWriting
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60Sponsors, lottery-bound
Cap-exempt (no lottery)0
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Entry-level history0
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Lottery odds (Level IV)94
Fits your clock70
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About the role
- Please click here if you need an accommodation during the application or hiring process.
- The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when people with diverse ideas, broad experiences, backgrounds, and skills come together in an inclusive environment.
- We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another's thinking and approach problems collectively.
Requirements
- M.S. in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent field with 12+ years of direct (relevant) industry experience.
- Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent field with 10+ years of direct (relevant) industry experience.
- Proven record of scientific accomplishments in combination product development with a strong scientific publication and presentation track record.
- Expertise with mechanical testing, imaging, and measurement equipment and techniques.
Nice to have
- Preferred Skills:
Skills
- Expertise in structural finite element analysis (FEA) and in silico modeling.
- Expertise in 3D CAD (e.g. Solidworks), geometric tolerancing and stack-up analysis.
- Development experience in risk-oriented, regulated environments
- Direct people management experience.
- Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering or Materials Science with 12+ years of direct (relevant) industry experience.
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Compensation
- The salary range for this role is
Equal opportunity
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- We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing together, talented, and committed people with diverse experiences, perspectives, skills and backgrounds. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when people with diverse ideas, broad experiences, backgrounds, and skills come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another's thinking and approach problems collectively.
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