R&D Machinist

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS & EXPERIENCE NECESSARY TO PERFORM POSITION EFFECTIVELY: 

Educational Background: 

• High school diploma or GED certificate, completion of a technical or associate degree program is a plus  

Required experience: 

• 5 Years Programming and setting up 5-axis CNC mills and manual mills.  Haas experience is a plus 
• Developing machining strategy from scratch 
• Ordering all necessary materials and tooling 
• Designing and building fixtures, jigs, and other work holding  
• Multitasking and balancing a busy workload 
• Completing tightly toleranced work 

Other Requirements: 

• Proficiency in Mastercam and Solidworks 
• Basic math skills 
• Familiarity and skill with interpreting technical drawings and blueprints and willingness to work closely with Engineering team 
• Understanding of mechanical assembly, fasteners, etc. 
• Excellent troubleshooting skills 
• Ability to work independently and closely follow directions is essential 
• Capable of standing for extended periods of time 
• Understanding of materials and design considerations for biocompatibility, sterilization, and chemical resistance. 
• Ability to lift a maximum of 40 pounds for short periods of time 

Job Responsibilities: 

• Design, prototype, and fabricate custom components, fixtures, and assemblies to support R&D, process development, and laboratory experimentation. 
• Work directly with scientists, engineers, and research staff to translate experimental concepts into manufacturable designs. 
• Create and maintain 3D CAD models and detailed engineering drawings with appropriate tolerances and material specifications. 
• Program, set up, and operate CNC and manual machining equipment to produce precision parts in metals and plastics. 
• Perform fitting, assembly, and testing of mechanical systems, ensuring functionality and reliability. 
• Iterate quickly on designs based on testing feedback or experimental outcomes. 
• Maintain, calibrate, and troubleshoot shop equipment, ensuring safe and reliable operation. 
• Manage material inventory, tooling, and consumables for the R&D machine shop. 
• Ensure documentation and traceability of prototypes, part revisions, and design changes. 
• Uphold safety and cleanliness standards appropriate for work supporting biotech research environments. 
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve manufacturability and support the transition of successful designs toward scaled production. 
• Continuously evaluate and adopt new fabrication methods (e.g., 3D printing, laser cutting, modular fixturing) to expand internal prototyping capabilities. 
• Provide technical consultation on mechanical design, material selection, and fabrication feasibility during project planning phases.