Senior Mechanical Engineer

Overview

Nova Biomedical is an Equal Opportunity Employer in compliance with Affirmative Action in hiring and promoting women, minorities, veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Nova Biomedical:
One Global Brand. One Vision. Together under one name.

Advanced Instruments and Nova Biomedical are now united under one brand,
Nova Biomedical
, marking a major milestone in our journey to deliver greater value to our customers. By combining our strengths, we're accelerating innovation, supporting critical workflows, and delivering world-class service across the biopharmaceutical and clinical markets.

At Nova Biomedical, we’re not just building instruments, we’re powering breakthroughs that improve lives. Our smart, science-driven solutions are trusted in over 100 countries to speed drug development and enhance patient care.

Our integration brings together more than 70 years of scientific excellence with Nova’s cutting-edge innovation, forming a powerhouse of precision, purpose, and possibility. With FDA-registered, ISO-certified manufacturing, more than 125 FDA approvals, and industry-trusted diagnostics, we’re setting new standards in quality and reliability. Nova Biomedical is proud to be a global leader in osmolality testing and biotechnology and in vitro diagnostic (IVD) instrumentation, dedicated to advancing patient care and scientific discovery with a legacy that continues to shape the future of life sciences.

With headquarters in Norwood and Waltham, Massachusetts, and a global team of nearly 2,000 employees, we’re building a collaborative, empowered culture grounded in shared values:
Customer Centricity, Ingenuity, Ownership & Accountability, Collaboration, and Integrity
.

Working at Nova Biomedical means joining a mission-driven organization where your contributions matter. Whether you're in engineering, science, manufacturing, or support, you’ll be part of a team that values innovation, invests in your growth, and is committed to making a real-world impact on global health.

Nova Biomedical stands as a global leader in scientific and analytical solutions for the biopharma and clinical sectors, driven by a dynamic spirit of innovation. Our R&D team is dedicated to advancing excellence and pioneering new technologies. We are searching for a Senior Mechanical Engineer to develop our next generation osmometers for clinical and biopharma applications.

• Design and model complex mechanical assemblies, focusing on function, performance and high reliability.
• Sets up and conducts non-standard or product-specific evaluation tests of prototypes. Records observations and data, analyzes and interprets results and prepares summary reports.
• Collaborate with electrical engineers to optimize the "physical layer" of the instrument—optimizing mechanical movement, thermal management, and robustness.
• Keeps abreast of new and emerging technologies, processes and components in one or more areas of engineering expertise. Participates in evaluating the technical feasibility and benefits of incorporating recent developments into new and enhanced products.
• Generate detailed design documentation, including drawings, BOMs, and DHF (Design History File) entries in compliance with ISO 13485 and FDA QSR requirements.
• Participates in Design and Drawing Reviews as required.
• Participates in troubleshooting and mitigation in sustaining engineering.
• Interfaces regularly with Purchasing and Manufacturing as required.

• Lab and bench experience with mechanical systems.
• Proficiency with Solid Works (PDM, Simulation a plus).
• Experience with DFM/DFA, GD&T, and prototyping.
• Ability to work with structures, thermals, and fluidics.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Minimum of 5-7 years’ experience in engineering R&D environment.
• Specific design experience in electronics packaging, sheet metal and non-metallic enclosures.
• Knowledgeable in materials selection and mechanical fabrication and assembly processes.
• Knowledgeable in motion control systems.
• Able to work effectively and productively in a project team environment or as an individual assigned to a project.
• Strong experience designing…