
Senior Electro-Mechanical Engineer
Role summary
Zomedica is seeking a Senior Electro-Mechanical Engineer in Roswell, GA, to develop advanced veterinary diagnostic and therapeutic solutions. This on-site role involves designing, developing, testing, and supporting integrated systems including fluidics, electronics, sensors, and mechanical components. The engineer will transform concepts into manufacturable products, applying multidisciplinary expertise. Key responsibilities include designing fluidic and electronic systems, creating documentation, developing test protocols, analyzing performance, collaborating with cross-functional teams, supporting manufacturing transfer, and identifying design improvements. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in a related engineering field, 7+ years of experience in electro-mechanical systems development (with 3+ years in a lead capacity), and proficiency in CAD and quality systems.
- Advanced Engineering Challenges – Design sophisticated electro-mechanical and microfluidic systems that power next-generation veterinary diagnostics.
- Hands-On Innovation – Work from concept through commercialization, turning ideas into real-world products.
- Ownership & Growth – Lead impactful projects and expand your expertise across multiple product lines.
- Collaborative Environment – Partner with experts across engineering, science, manufacturing, and product teams.
- Industry Impact – Help veterinarians deliver faster, more accurate care through innovative diagnostic technologies.
If you’re ready to combine your engineering expertise with leadership and project management skills and play a critical role in shaping Zomedica’s future, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and help us tell the story of innovation in animal health. In this role, you will be responsible for the design, development, testing, and support of products that integrate fluidic systems, electronics, sensors, and mechanical components. This role plays a critical part in transforming product concepts into reliable, manufacturable solutions by applying multidisciplinary engineering expertise across fluid handling, electronic controls, and electromechanical assemblies. Key responsibilities include:
- Design, develop, and optimize fluidic systems including pumps, valves, tubing networks, manifolds, reservoirs, and flow control mechanisms.
- Design and integrate electronic systems including PCB assemblies, sensors, actuators, power management, and embedded control components.
- Create and maintain detailed engineering drawings, schematics, specifications, and Bills of Materials (BOMs).
- Develop and execute test protocols to evaluate fluidic performance, system reliability, electrical functionality, and product robustness.
- Analyze system performance and troubleshoot issues during development and production.
- Collaborate with mechanical, software, manufacturing, quality, and regulatory teams to ensure successful product development and deployment.
- Support prototype development, assembly, verification, and validation activities.
- Conduct root cause investigations and implement corrective actions for product and process issues.
- Ensure designs comply with applicable safety, quality, and regulatory requirements.
- Support product transfer to manufacturing and provide ongoing engineering support for released products.
- Identify opportunities for design improvements, cost reductions, and enhanced product performance.
- Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electro-Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or a related technical discipline; Master’s Degree a plus.
- 7+ years of progressive experience developing electro-mechanical systems in a manufacturing environment, with at least 3 years in a lead engineering capacity.
- Experience developing products for medical devices, laboratory instrumentation, diagnostics, or life sciences applications preferred.
- Experience with PCB design, embedded electronics, and firmware integration.
- Working knowledge of Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) principles.
- Strong leadership and mentoring skills with the ability to influence and collaborate at all organizational levels.
- Excellent project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Proficiency with CAD software such as SolidWorks, Creo, or similar 3D modeling tools.
- Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Knowledge of regulated environments, including FDA, ISO 13485, GMP, or similar quality systems.
