Senior Engineer I/II, Mechanical
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_on2451, McCormick Road, Rockville, Montgomery County, Maryland, 20850, United States
About the Role
MaxCyte is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer I/II to drive the development of innovative single-use fluid control assemblies and supporting instrumentation for next-generation life sciences technologies. In this position, you will define and lead the mechanical design strategy for single-use consumables and associated instrumentation, ensuring robust closed-system performance aligned with GMP manufacturing requirements.
You will own the mechanical development across the full product lifecycle—from early concept and feasibility through detailed design, verification and validation, commercialization, and sustaining engineering. This role requires close collaboration with other engineers and cross-functional teams to seamlessly integrate subsystems. Together, you will deliver solutions that meet the highest standards for performance, reliability, and manufacturability.
Equal Opportunity
MaxCyte is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or other legally protected status.
Work location
Work model: On-site
2451, McCormick Road, Rockville, Montgomery County, Maryland, 20850, United States
Rockville, Maryland
Key Responsibilities
- check_circleLead mechanical design and development of integrated hardware and consumable subsystems for GMP manufacturing
- check_circlePerform tolerance analyses and FEA to optimize designs for manufacturability and cost
- check_circleDesign bioprocess consumables including fluid circuits, pumps, valves, heaters, and sensors for sterile environments
- check_circleManage suppliers and collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate subsystems seamlessly
- check_circleMentor junior engineers and provide guidance on technical alignment and problem solving
- check_circleDevelop Work Instructions and SOPs to ensure adherence to engineering processes and safety requirements
- check_circleCreate CAD models, detailed drawings, specifications, BOMs, and ECOs for single-use fluid control assemblies
- check_circleDevelop and execute test strategies, document verification results, and generate Design History File documentation
Requirements
- verifiedB.S. in Mechanical Engineering required; M.S. preferred
- verified5+ years relevant experience in mechanical design (10+ for Level II)
- verifiedExperience designing single-use consumables and fluid control assemblies
- verifiedExperience with bioprocessing technologies
- verifiedStrong understanding of fluid handling and fluid control systems
- verifiedExperience designing for GMP manufacturing environments
- verifiedProficient in SolidWorks
- verifiedExperience with Design for X and tolerance analysis
- verifiedExperience with QbD, DFSS, or CPD&M
- verifiedKnowledge of ISO 13485, ISO 9001, ISO 10993, ISO 14971
- verifiedAbility to travel 10-15% domestically
Nice to Have
M.S. in Mechanical Engineering. Experience with FEA (e.g., COMSOL). Experience with SolidWorks PDM. Working knowledge of Minitab for statistical analysis and Design of Experiments (DOE). Knowledge of extractables/leachable, sterilization methods, and particulate control.
Benefits & Perks
check_circleHealth, dental, vision, life, and disability insurancecheck_circleGenerous time off
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Skills, education and keywords
Skills: Solidworks, Solidworks PDM, Comsol, Minitab, Design Of Experiments, Iso 13485, Iso 9001, Iso 10993, Iso 14971, GMP.
Education: B.S. in Mechanical Engineering required; M.S. preferred.
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Day-to-day, the Senior Engineer I/II, Mechanical at MaxCyte, Inc. will lead mechanical design and development of integrated hardware and consumable subsystems for gmp manufacturing; perform tolerance analyses and fea to optimize designs for manufacturability and cost; design bioprocess consumables including fluid circuits, pumps, valves, heaters, and sensors for sterile environments; and manage suppliers and collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate subsystems seamlessly.
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To qualify for the Senior Engineer I/II, Mechanical at MaxCyte, Inc. position, applicants should have: B.S. in Mechanical Engineering required; M.S. preferred; 5+ years relevant experience in mechanical design (10+ for Level II); Experience designing single-use consumables and fluid control assemblies; Experience with bioprocessing technologies; Strong understanding of fluid handling and fluid control systems; and Experience designing for GMP manufacturing environments.
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Senior Engineer I/II, Mechanical at MaxCyte, Inc. is based in 2451, McCormick Road, Rockville, Montgomery County, Maryland, 20850, United States. This is a on-site role.
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MaxCyte, Inc. has listed this Senior Engineer I/II, Mechanical role as on-site.
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Senior Engineer I/II, Mechanical at MaxCyte, Inc. typically requires 5+ years of relevant experience at the senior level.
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Key skills for Senior Engineer I/II, Mechanical at MaxCyte, Inc. include Solidworks; Solidworks PDM; Comsol; Minitab; Design Of Experiments; Iso 13485; Iso 9001; and Iso 10993.
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Educational requirements for this role: B.S. in Mechanical Engineering required; and M.S. preferred.
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Senior Engineer I/II, Mechanical at MaxCyte, Inc. is part of the engineering job category on Recrutus.
About MaxCyte, Inc.
MaxCyte, Inc. operates within the biotechnology sector, with its headquarters located in Rockville, Maryland. The company specializes in Flow Electroporation technology, which serves as the foundation for its ExPERT platform. This platform is engineered to support the expanding cell therapy market across the entire product lifecycle, ranging from initial discovery and development to the commercialization of next-generation cell-based medicines. By offering this specialized technology, MaxCyte assists partners in optimizing their processes to accelerate their path toward clinical approval.
The ExPERT product family comprises four distinct instruments: the ATx, STx, GTx, and VLx. These systems are complemented by a portfolio of proprietary processing assemblies and disposables, alongside dedicated software protocols. The company maintains a robust worldwide intellectual property portfolio to support these offerings. MaxCyte provides technical and regulatory guidance to its clients, aiming to facilitate the transformation of human health through advanced cell therapy solutions.
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