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We are actively searching for our next Senior Product Development Engineer for our Purilogics (Membrane Chromatography) team within our Life Sciences department. This position will be responsible for leading the development of new membrane chromatography product platforms for use in bioprocessing. We are looking for an experienced, self-motivated, proactive problem solver to lead product design and commercialization of an emerging technology. Ideal candidates will have experience with stage gate processes with solid design engineering experience. The position is located on-site in our Bloomington, MN office.
Role Responsibilities:
Lead the development and commercialization of innovative purification product platforms for Biopharma, Bioprocessing, and other life science-based industries.
Lead execution of projects from concept development through commercialization in a stage-gated process.
Work with internal and external partners to build up development and production capabilities.
Develop technical expertise in Membrane Chromatography
Hands on work to build and test prototype filters, following good scientific and engineering fundamentals.
Plan and support product Design Verification for new product releases.
Represent the product development team in stakeholder meetings to support critical project decisions.
Develop Validation Guide and associated data packages for new product releases.
Work collaboratively with product management and applications teams to define project scope and roadmap.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree
5+ years of relevant engineering experience, including product development.
2+ years of product development experience within a stage gate process.
Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Biological Engineering, Materials Science, or related engineering field.
Product development experience in Life Sciences (e.g. bioprocessing, biopharmaceutical, medical device)
Experience with separation and filtration processes, including chromatography, tangential flow filtration, and dead-end filtration.
Established track record leading innovative projects from development to successful release.
Product-related experience in the plastics or injected molded plastic design space would be beneficial.
Knowledge of dimensioning/tolerancing and GDT for plastic parts.
Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (DFMEA) experience.
Knowledge of modeling tools, such as FEA/CFD, and demonstrated use in product development.
Relocation: This position is not eligible for relocation assistance.
Annual Salary Range: $95,000 – 111,000. Actual salaries will vary based on several factors including, but not limited to applicable work experience, training, education, performance.
Employee benefits are part of the competitive total rewards package that Donaldson Company, Inc. provides to you. Our comprehensive benefits program includes health benefits, retirement plan (401k), paid time away, paid leaves (including paid parental leave) and more.
Immigration Sponsorship Not Available:
Applicants for this position must be currently and legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship (e.g., H-1B, J-1, F-1, CPT, OPT, etc.).
Donaldson will not offer immigration sponsorship or assume sponsorship of an employment visa for this position.
International relocation or remote work arrangements outside of the U.S. will not be considered.
Keywords: Product development, design engineer, membranes, DFMEA, risk assessment, chromatography, FEA, CFD, life sciences
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