Description
This role is hybrid (3 days onsite) in Scottsdale, AZ. Candidates applying for this role must be located in a 50 mile radius of the office location.
Who We Are
At West, we’re a dedicated team that is connected by a purpose to improve patient lives that has been at the center of our Company for more than a century. Our story began when Herman O. West solved the problem of supplying penicillin in mass quantities to the US Government during World War 2. Through our work to deliver thousands of life-saving and life-enhancing injectable medicines to millions of patients daily, West’s indelible mark on the healthcare industry has just begun. A name started our story. How will yours help write our future?
There’s no better place to join an inclusive community of professionals with opportunities for lifelong learning, growth and development. Supported by benefit programs, we empower the physical, mental, emotional and financial health of our team members and their families.
We believe in giving back to help those in need in the communities where we live and work. And are equally committed to creating a healthier environment and planet through our sustainability efforts.
Job Summary
In this role, you will be part of the analytical engineering team, performing computational simulations to support the development of new and existing product components, assemblies, and medical devices.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
- Works with Senior Mechanical Engineer to perform Moldflow (MF), structural Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) simulations of static and dynamic behavior of plastic injection molded components, assemblies, and medical devices.
- Assist in identifying, investigating, and analyzing problems with existing materials, and design devise methods and approaches to solve problems by applying knowledge of engineering structures in MF, FEA, and CFD.
- Collaborate with design and engineering teams to develop moldable and structurally stable part designs and to obtain more accurate MF, FEA and CFD analysis results.
- Support product development in developing effective designs by using Moldflow, FEA, and CFD results to determine moldability, fluids dynamics, and structural deficiencies.
- Collaborates with senior engineers to analyze and interpret MF, FEA and CFD results and recommend design changes as needed.
- Drive and track progress of assigned projects and provide status update to project teams and or management.
- Support the preparation of reports and presentations for internal, external, and cross functional teams to support program objectives.
- Organize and participate in knowledge development/sharing activities within the team and company.
- Perform other duties as assigned based on business needs.
- Conform with and abides by all regulations, policies, work procedures, instruction, and all safety rules.
- Exhibit regular, reliable, punctual, and predictable attendance.
Education
- Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience in plastics, mechanical, or other engineering disciplines required
Work Experience
- Minimum 3 years Experience in CAE 3D modeling knowledge required
Preferred Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
- Structural and/or fluids analysis experience preferred
- CAD experience (preferably Solidworks).
- Polymer or related material knowledge.
- Experience developing and executing Moldflow, FEA and CFD simulations (ANSYS, SIMULIA, COMSOL, preferred).
- Experience with parametric modeling and design of experiments.
- Experience with elastomer modeling or dynamic FEA (LS-dyna) or Multiphysics simulation experience (fluid-structure) a plus is preferred
- GLP and GMP experience preferred.
- Strong multi-tasking skills and ability to juggle/prioritize multiple programs.
- Able to comply with the company’s safety policy at all times.
- Able to comply with the company’s quality policy at all times
- Understanding of mechanical principles to solve classical structural analysis solutions both inside and outside of finite element tools.
- Demonstrated ability to:
- Prioritize and complete multiple technical projects and daily tasks.
- Learn and apply new skills.
- Understand and communicate technical ideas with technical and non-technical audiences (written and verbal)
Travel Requirements
10%: Up to 26 business days per year
Physical Requirements
Sedentary-Exerting up to 10lbs/4kgs of force occasionally, and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to life, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time.
Additional Requirements
- Must be able to interpret data, reading or writing, public speaking express or exchange ideas with employees, understand direction and adhere to established procedures.
- Must be able to own and be held responsible for assigned activities while contributing to a team and collaborating with others across multiple business functions
West embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We foster an environment where all individuals are safe, treated fairly, valued and respected. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or other applicable legally protected characteristics. Where permitted by law, employment with West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. or any of its subsidiary or affiliate companies, is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of post-offer background screening and/or drug screening.
