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Mechanical Engineer

STERIS
Birmingham, AL Full Time
POSTED ON 12/19/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/18/2026
At STERIS, we help our Customers create a healthier and safer world by providing innovative healthcare and life science product and service solutions around the globe.

Position Summary

As a Mechanical Engineer at STERIS, you will perform various engineering assignments including drawing mechanical parts in SolidWorks, developing repair capabilities, and solving problems seen throughout the company with a focus on reverse engineering and sustainability.

What You'll Do As a Mechanical Engineer

  • Design mechanical parts using SolidWorks
  • Measure and document mechanical parts considering complete mechanical systems.
  • Conduct research that tests and analyzes the fit, form, and function of new components and the feasibility, design, operation and performance of existing equipment, components, systems and processes.
  • Create solid models and engineering drawings with a focus on manufacturability.
  • Develop, source and evaluate prototype designs.
  • Conduct failure analysis and identify critical components.
  • Specify system components that conform to engineering design and performance specifications
  • Design tooling, jigs and fixtures.
  • Perform first article and prototype inspections.
  • Conduct technical presentations to medical professionals and IMS employees.
  • Coordinate with purchasing and the production floor to find suppliers and vendors.
  • Create part numbers for components and assemblies for purchasing, inventory control, and factory use.
  • Operate effectively in a team setting

The Experience, Abilities And Skills Needed

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering (BS) from an accredited four-year college or university; and up to 3-5 years of experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Preferred to have at least 2 years of experience in a regulated industry (medical preferred).
  • Experience drawing mechanical solid models, drawing sheets and assemblies preferably in SolidWorks
  • Experience with various metrology equipment including calipers, pin gages, height gages, etc.
  • Materials engineering, metallography, and working with polymers, and plastics.
  • Must have the ability to build prototypes as well as reverse engineer mechanical parts.
  • Machining processes and techniques, ability to solder and handle small delicate parts is essential.
  • Understanding of mechanical systems and interaction with overall electrical sub-systems
  • Working with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry.
  • Production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.

What STERIS Offers

At STERIS, we invest in our employees and their families for the long term! STERIS wouldn’t be where it is today without our incredible people. We shares our success together with you by rewarding you for your hard work and achievements.

Here is just a brief overview of what we offer:

  • Competitive Pay
  • Extensive Paid Time Off and (9) added Holidays.
  • Excellent healthcare, dental, and vision benefits
  • 401(k) with a company match
  • Long/Short term disability coverage
  • Parental Leave
  • Additional add-on benefits/discounts for programs such as Pet Insurance
  • Continued training and educations programs
  • Excellent opportunities for advancement in a stable long-term career

Pay range for this opportunity is $78,200.00 - $101,200.00. This position is eligible for bonus participation.

Minimum pay rates offered will comply with county/city minimums, if higher than range listed. Pay rates are based on a number of factors, including but not limited to local labor market costs, years of relevant experience, education, professional certifications, foreign language fluency, etc.

STERIS offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits portfolio. Click here for a complete list of benefits: STERIS Benefits

STERIS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity and the use of affirmative action programs to ensure that persons are recruited, hired, trained, transferred and promoted in all job groups regardless of race, color, religion, age, disability, national origin, citizenship status, military or veteran status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, and any other category protected by federal, state or local law. We are not only committed to this policy by our status as a federal government contractor, but also we are strongly bound by the principle of equal employment opportunity.

The full affirmative action program, absent the data metrics required by

  • 60-741.44(k), shall be available to all employees and applicants for employment for inspection upon request. The program may be obtained at your location’s HR Office during normal business hours.

Salary : $78,200 - $101,200

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