Mechanical Engineer

Company :

Drummond Scientific Company, located just outside of Philadelphia, PA, is a family-owned company that leverages nearly 75 years of experience to maintain its position as an elite developer and manufacturer of consumable medical devices, which include both microvolume liquid transfer technology and rapid diagnostics. Our branded products can be found in laboratories across the globe and are continuously recognized for their durability and reliability. Despite the notoriety gained from the products bearing the Drummond name, what truly establishes the company as an industry leader is its role as a contract manufacturer. Parts made by Drummond have helped create and save lives by revolutionizing the field of in vitro fertilization and enabling the diagnostic technologies of many of the largest, and most innovative, companies in the world.

Scope of Position :

To enable high volume manufacturing of our products, Drummond creates its own production equipment in-house. The design, development, assembly, programming, debugging, and maintenance of this equipment is the primary responsibility of the Engineering Department at Drummond.  In this role, you will report directly to the Manager of Mechanical Engineering.

Day to Day Responsibilities :

• Conceptualize, design, document, assemble, debug, install and maintain custom in-house manufacturing equipment in a collaborative environment
• Use 3D CAD to create designs and technical drawings
• Create prototypes for quick proof-of-concept testing
• Collaborate with engineers, operators, maintenance technicians, machinists, and management to solve production / design challenges
• Troubleshoot manufacturing problems and design permanent solutions
• Identify and integrate new technologies to improve efficiency, output, and margin

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