Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data and resources they need to feel their best. Here, you will find a culture guided by diversity and inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health equity on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together. 

The Mechanical Design Engineer/Automation Engineer, will support the many aspects of the automated/semi-automated mail-order pharmacy fulfillment operations and projects across the organization, with emphasis in mechanical/mechatronics focused projects such as: 

• Production equipment research and development, robotics applications, equipment enhancement/optimization
• Basic to intermediate understanding of interfacing systems such as network, automation components, communication protocols, is necessary to be effective in this role

This includes mechanical designs via Solidworks and Autocad, drawing creations, documentation creation, automation and motion controls implementation, 6-axis conventional and collaborative robot programing, prototyping, concept prove out, testing, pharmacy automation technologies research/feasibility assessment, and integration of production equipment and processes.

The role with provide technical support/guidance, and execution of development, and testing activities to include working with automated equipment and automation components such as: PCs, Programable Logic Controllers, robotics applications and robot programing, Input/output automation devices, pneumatics components, and conveyors.

This is an on site role

Job sites:

AZ193: 1830 S Horne Rd, Mesa, AZ 85204 (Dispensing site)

AZ166: 485 N Juniper Dr., Chandler, Arizona 85226 (Lab - home base)

Primary Responsibilities:

• Work closely with vendors and cross-functional teams to define, develop, refine/enhance production equipment and processes. This includes integrating various production equipment and process to existing
• This candidate must be able to effectively interact/interface with vendors, contractors, and internal team members/management to manage work plans, and deliverables to achieve engineering objectives
• Research, test, validate, implement new technologies
• Create technical specifications and fabrication drawings, create various reports and pertinent documentation for new and existing production equipment and processes
• Troubleshoot, assess, and improve performance and reliability of equipment and entire system
• This position entails design and fabrication of prototype and production parts/components for functional testing/concept validation/prove-outs/enhancements and implementation utilizing tools such as: SolidWorks, AutoCAD, 3D Printing/Rapid prototyping
• Able to use hand and powered tools
• Programing skillset is a plus. E.g., Python, C , C#, Structured text for PLC applications. Ladder logic

You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree (preferably in Engineering or Computer Sciences, Electrical, Mechanical, with 3 years of experience in an industrial environment
• Experience with mechanical designs via Solidworks and Autocad
• Experience/knowledge/understanding with/of automation equipment and components: belt conveyors, 480vac motors, DC motors, PLCs, Input/output devices, pneumatic components, motion control, robotics applications, vision systems
• Basic to intermediate understanding of interfacing systems such as network, automation components, communication protocols, is necessary to be effective in this role
• Ability to use AutoCAD/SolidWorks to create designs/fabrication drawings work instructions
• Proven ability to effectively interface with vendors, contractors, internal teams, and leadership to manage work plans, and deliverables
• Ability to work onsite in Chandler/Mesa, AZ offices and travel up to 20% of the time to other sites as needed

Preferred Qualifications:

• 3 years of experience on projects such as production equipment research and development, robotics applications, and/or equipment enhancement/optimization
• Experience with 6-axis conventional and collaborative robot programming, prototyping, concept prove out, and testing
• Experience with researching, testing, and validating technologies

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone–of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income–deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.