Senior Mechanical Engineer - Regulated Industry Focus
Location: Janesville, WI
Industry: Medical Device and Nuclear
Direct hire, permanent, benefits from day 1
Mechanical Engineer- We are seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer with a proven background in highly regulated industries, such as nuclear energy, medical devices, or aerospace, to join our Auxiliary Systems Engineering Group. This role demands a strong understanding of compliance-driven design processes, documentation rigor, and safety-critical system development.
As the system owner for critical mechanical systems-including demineralized water, nitrogen gas handling, compressed oxygen, and nitrogen purge gas-you will oversee design, procurement, testing, and field implementation activities. Your experience in regulated environments will be essential to ensuring alignment with strict quality, safety, and regulatory requirements.
Salary Range: $100,000-$130,500 annually, plus a comprehensive compensation and benefits package. Final compensation is determined based on experience, role level, and location.
Key Responsibilities:
Serve as the engineering lead and system owner for key auxiliary systems (Demineralized Water Systems, Nitrogen Handling Systems, Chemical Reagent Systems, Nitrogen Purge Systems, General and Radiological HVAC Systems, etc.).
Manage system lifecycle from concept through design, procurement, fabrication, testing, and field installation
Oversee vendors for fabrication and design within quality-controlled environments
Perform detailed reviews of design and fabrication documentation in line with industry-specific regulatory and quality standards (e.g., NQA-1, ISO 13485)
Coordinate with construction teams to address field inquiries and ensure compliant system installation
Conduct system walkdowns, inspections, and acceptance reviews
Participate in and support factory (FAT) and site (SAT) acceptance testing of complex systems and components
Interface with procurement to develop technical scopes, evaluate vendor submittals, and ensure QA alignment
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or closely related field.
6+ years of engineering experience in regulated industries (e.g., nuclear, medical device, aerospace, pharmaceutical).
Proven ability to manage complex technical systems and projects in compliance-focused environments.
Strong technical documentation skills and experience with formal design review processes.
Demonstrated understanding of QA/QC processes and regulated documentation controls.
Strong interpersonal skills for cross-functional collaboration and technical leadership.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience working within a nuclear quality assurance program or medical device QMS.
Familiarity with ASME B31.3 Process Piping Code and/or ASME Section III.
Exposure to seismic design, fluid system modeling, and pressure boundary systems.
Hands-on experience supporting construction sites or system commissioning.
Proficiency in tools such as AutoCAD Plant 3D, SolidWorks, and AutoPIPE.
NFPA 801 and fire protection design.
Knowledge in one or more of the following: Thermal-fluid system design, Valve and instrumentation specification
Filtration and tank systems, Clean or sterile gas systems (beneficial for candidates from the medical device industry).
Why Join Us?
We operate at the intersection of advanced engineering and stringent regulatory environments. You'll join a team committed to technical excellence, safety, and quality, working on impactful projects that require precision and innovation. If you thrive in complex systems engineering and understand the demands of regulated industries, we want to hear from you.
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