Mechanical Engineer Technician I - Limited Tenure

Mayo Clinic • Rochester, MN

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About The Position

This position is Limited Tenure. Limited Tenure (LT) means that if you are offered the position and accept it: You will be categorized as a regular employee during this tenure, but employment will be terminated at the established end date. You committed to stay in this position until the end of the tenure (approximately 12 months from date of hire) before you become eligible to transfer to a new position. After the completion of the limited tenure assignment, it is your responsibility to secure another role within Mayo through the job vacancy process or employment will be ended upon the completion of the limited tenure assignment. The Division of Engineering at Mayo Clinic develops innovative devices for physicians and researchers, covering the spectrum from bench-top research to patient bedside. This position supports the mission to drive innovation and new product development, contributing to Mayo Clinic’s commitment to transforming healthcare and improving patient outcomes through cutting-edge solutions and emerging technologies. A person in the Mechanical Engineer Technician I position: Receives technical direction from senior staff in the Mechanical Fabrication Unit Learns to design and fabricate parts, components, and assemblies for biomedical systems using a variety of technologies and techniques, including but not limited to metals and plastics fabrication, including but not limited to: Manual and CNC machining (multi-axis mill, 3-axis turning center) Vacuum forming, bonding, polishing, buffing, grinding Sheet metal fabrication (e.g. waterjet, press brake) Welding (e.g. TIG, MIG, spot, plasma cutting) Laser marking, cutting, engraving Molding/casting (plastics, urethanes/silicones) Additive Manufacturing (AM, 3D printing) Learns about the overall goals of Division’s quality management system (QMS) and, when applicable, understands and complies with specific relevant sections of QMS Learns and participates in safety risk evaluation for work intake process with the teamDesigns and fabricates components of biomedical systems. Receives technical direction from senior staff. Demonstrates basic skills in MasterCAM programming. Competent in the operation of manual and CNC machinery. This vacancy is not eligible for sponsorship/ we will not sponsor or transfer visas for this position. Also, Mayo Clinic DOES NOT participate in the F-1 STEM OPT extension program.

Requirements

• 2-year degree in CNC Computer Integrated Machining | CNC Machinist Technology | Advanced Manufacturing Technology | or equivalent.
• Knowledge of machine shop operations is required.
• PC skills required (Outlook, Word, Excel, Power Point, etc.).
• CNC programming: basic skills required; MasterCAM skills preferred.
• CNC Machining Center operations: basic skills required.
• HAAS Machining Centers experience preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Technical: Basic skills in Solidworks or other computer-aided design (CAD) systems Basic skills in MasterCAM programming Skilled in the operation of manual and CNC machinery Able to read mechanical drawings and fabricate components based on prints Familiarity with geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T)
• Communication & Workstyle: Willingness to learn Willingness to work with teams of colleagues of varying backgrounds (e.g. designers, electronics technicians, engineers, physicians, and researchers) Demonstrates strong written and oral communications skills Accomplishes assigned tasks in a timely fashion based on varying project schedules

Responsibilities

• Receives technical direction from senior staff in the Mechanical Fabrication Unit
• Learns to design and fabricate parts, components, and assemblies for biomedical systems using a variety of technologies and techniques, including but not limited to metals and plastics fabrication, including but not limited to: Manual and CNC machining (multi-axis mill, 3-axis turning center) Vacuum forming, bonding, polishing, buffing, grinding Sheet metal fabrication (e.g. waterjet, press brake) Welding (e.g. TIG, MIG, spot, plasma cutting) Laser marking, cutting, engraving Molding/casting (plastics, urethanes/silicones) Additive Manufacturing (AM, 3D printing)
• Learns about the overall goals of Division’s quality management system (QMS) and, when applicable, understands and complies with specific relevant sections of QMS
• Learns and participates in safety risk evaluation for work intake process with the teamDesigns and fabricates components of biomedical systems.
• Receives technical direction from senior staff.
• Demonstrates basic skills in MasterCAM programming.
• Competent in the operation of manual and CNC machinery.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree