Mechanical Designer

Battelle delivers when others can’t. We conduct research and development, manage national laboratories, design and manufacture products and deliver critical services for our clients—whether they are a multi-national corporation, a small start-up or a government agency.

We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.

You will be a core team member in the design and development of medical products and systems. This role contributes to all phases of product design, including initial requirements definition, conceptualization, feasibility assessment/demonstration, detailed design including engineering analysis and testing; verification testing and documentation, and transfer to the client (or manufacturing) and follow‑on support as needed. You will work on projects that typically involve teams from multiple disciplines: mechanical, electrical, software, systems, industrial design, and human factors.

• Develop mechanical products, subsystems, and/or components

• Participate in shaping the product design through upfront brainstorming and concept generation, as well as defining the functional needs, system requirements, and verification methods

• Apply creative thought and state‑of‑the‑art technology to solve technical design problems throughout the entire development process

• Collaborate with technicians and/or do hands‑on assembly and testing work in the lab

• Work with Project Management and task leads to complete tasks within budget and schedule

• Generate design, development, and support documentation following QS/ISO processes and procedures

• Communicate results and progress to project leadership using written and oral communication

• Strong organizational and time management skills

• Strong interpersonal communication and presentation skills (verbal, written, and visual)

• Creative problem solving and analytical skills

• Motivated team player experienced working in diverse teams

• Ability to conduct technical activities with minimal direction

• Initiative‑taker and mindset for continuous learning

Required Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering field; three years of experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience

• Experience in conceptualizing design requirements and being able to transform requirements into a feasible design based on both verbal and visual information under moderate supervision

• Proficiency in Solid Works CAD

• Familiarity with manufacturing techniques e.g. plastic part design, machined parts, sheet metal, packaging of electronics/cables, etc., for products such as automotive, consumer, and medical devices

• Familiarity with PDM or PTC Windchill vaults

• Plastic injection molding and plastic part design

• Hands on general lab skills e.g. building and testing prototypes

• Familiarity with Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing per ASME Y14.5

Travel Requirements:
Limited travel up to 10% annually

Citizenship: U.S. Citizen or Existing Work Authorization

Security clearances:
None

We care about your well‑being, not just on the job. Battelle offers comprehensive and competitive benefits to help you live your best life.

• Balance life through a compressed work schedule :
  Most of our team follows a flexible, compressed work schedule that allows for every other Friday off—giving you a dedicated day to accomplish things in your personal life without using vacation time.

• Enjoy enhanced work flexibility, including a hybrid arrangement: You have options for where and when you work. Our Together with Flexibility model allows you to work 60% in‑office and 40% remote, with Monday and Tuesday as common in‑office days, dependent on team and position needs.

• Take time to recharge :
  You get paid time off to support work‑life balance and keep motivated.

• Prioritize wellness :
  Stay healthy with medical, dental, and vision coverage with wellness incentives and benefits plus a variety of optional supplemental benefits.

• Better together :
  Coverage for partners, gender‑affirming care and health support, and family…