Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Telix Pharmaceuticals is a dynamic, fast-growing radiopharmaceutical company with offices in Australia (HQ), Belgium, Japan, Switzerland, and the United States. Our mission is to deliver on the promise of precision medicine through targeted radiation. At our core, we exist to create products that seek to improve the quality of life for people living with cancer and rare diseases. You will be supporting the international roll-out of our approved prostate cancer imaging agent and helping us to advance our portfolio of late clinical-stage products that address significant unmet need in oncology and rare diseases.  

See Yourself at Telix

The Senior Mechanical Design Engineer is part of a team overseeing development of new ARTMS products, as well as manufacturing, quality assurance, and continuous improvement of existing products. This role will primarily focus on existing products - solid target stations, transfer systems and equipment related to cyclotron-based isotope manufacturing and processing.

Key Accountabilities:

• Lead and contribute to mechanical design and product development activities, from concept through production launch (Prepare and maintain detailed engineering drawings, specifications, and technical documentation. Coordinate and facilitate design reviews, dFMEAs/pFMEAs, and other risk management activities. Plan and execute testing and validation activities to verify design performance and compliance.)


• Lead engineering change processes for existing products, driving design updates, reliability enhancements, and cost or manufacturability improvements.


• Manage engineering projects to ensure tasks stay within scope and are completed in a timely manner against competing priorities.


• Collaborate closely with the Chemistry team to integrate material selection, formulation, and performance considerations into mechanical designs and testing.


• Support manufacturing operations by troubleshooting production issues and implementing process or design improvements.


• Collaborate with the Quality team to investigate nonconformances, perform root cause analysis, and develop corrective and preventive actions.


• Demonstrate and promote safe work habits and enforces a clean and organized working environment.


• Work within guidelines to ensure that the Company will meet all regulatory requirements including relevant cGMP, ISO, nuclear safety and transportation and dangerous goods requirements.


• Assists in development and continual improvement of QC, QA and QMS. Assists with in-house compliance audits.


• The position may require the incumbent to be trained as a Nuclear Energy Worker (NEW)

Education and Experience:

• A Bachelor degree and 8+ years of experience; OR a Masters Degree and 6+ years of experience OR a PhD and 5+ years of experience in mechanical engineering or related science field


• Ability to communicate clearly and professionally both in writing and verbally


• Strong mechanical design skills using 3D CAD, Solidworks preferred


• Attention to detail, self-motivated, and able to achieve assigned goals and objectives


• Experience with 3D printing/ rapid prototyping


• Occasional extended hours or shift work may be required. Some travel, including international travel, may also be necessary (up to 10%)


• Knowledge and experience working within GMP, compliance regulations and/or ISO9001 standards


• EIT registration with EGBC (PEng preferred)

DESIRED:

• Demonstrated knowledge of cyclotron hardware, with an emphasis on and target stations, target transfer systems and radioisotope processing systems


• Machining or CNC experience


• Familiarity with GD&T

Key Capabilities:

• Inclusive mindset: Demonstrate an understanding and appreciation for diversity, and actively work to create an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and respected


• Creativity and innovation: Possess a willingness to think outside the box and come up with unique and creative solutions to challenges


• Commitment to excellence: Take pride in your work and consistently strive for excellence in everything you do


• Results-oriented: Driven to achieve goals and objectives, with a strong focus on delivering measurable results


• Ethical behavior: Act with integrity and demonstrate a commitment to ethical behavior in all interactions with colleagues and stakeholders


• Adaptability: Comfortable working in a dynamic environment, able to adjust to changing priorities, and willing to take on new challenges


• Strong communication skills: Able to communicate effectively with colleagues and stakeholders at all levels, using clear and concise language


• Collaboration: Work effectively as part of a team, actively sharing knowledge and expertise to achieve common goals


• Resilience: Demonstrate the ability to bounce back from setbacks and persevere in the face of challenges


• Continuous learning: Show a commitment to ongoing learning and professional development, continually seeking out opportunities to expand your knowledge and skills