Staff Mechanical Engineer

Responsibilities

• Technical & Design Leadership
• Strategic Mechanical Design: Lead the architecture and design of large-scale mechanical systems and critical subsystems for complex biotech devices. Drive multi-disciplinary integration across mechanical, fluidic, electrical, optical, and software domains.
• Regulatory & Environment Compliance: Ensure all designs meet rigorous technical, performance, and regulatory standards.
• Advanced Modeling & Simulation: Utilize advanced simulation tools (such as FEA, CFD, and multi-body dynamics) to predict system behavior under operational conditions, design for failure modes, and optimize complex mechanical parts and assemblies.
• Project Execution & Process Optimization
• End-to-End Project Ownership: Take full ownership of critical mechanical design projects from initial concept, prototyping, and testing through to manufacturing and final deployment. Develop comprehensive project plans, managing timelines and deliverables.
• Design for Manufacturability (DFM): Work closely with NPI, Manufacturing, and Service teams to optimize designs for scalability and reliability. Perform DFMEAs and identify, research, and collaborate with strategic external vendors and suppliers.
• Process Improvement: Propose and implement new engineering tools, testing methodologies, or design workflows to optimize team efficiency, reduce cycle times, and cut development costs without sacrificing quality.
• Collaboration, Communication & Leadership
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership: Lead and influence cross-functional teams (including Chemistry, Molecular Biology, Software, and Electrical Engineering) to ensure seamless system integration.
• Executive & External Representation: Act as the primary technical representative for mechanical engineering. Present complex data, technical risks, and strategic recommendations to senior leadership.
• Team Development & Mentorship: Mentor, and develop a high-performing team of engineers. Foster an inclusive, growth-oriented culture, provide career development guidance, and actively assist in recruitment efforts.
• IP Generation: Identify opportunities to patent new technologies or design approaches, actively preparing and reviewing patent submissions to establish a competitive market advantage.
• Minimum Requirements
• Education & Experience: BS/MS/Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering with a minimum of 10 years of relevant industry experience within biotech, medical devices, robotics, or high-tech instrumentation.
• Technical Mastery: Deep theoretical fundamentals in kinematics/dynamics, thermals, materials selection (plastics, metals), fluidics, and stress analysis.
• CAD & Simulation Proficiency: High proficiency in 3D CAD design and surfacing ( SolidWorks and EPDM/PDMWorks preferred ). Advanced expertise in Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and tolerance analysis.
• System Integration: Proven experience managing complex electromechanical assemblies containing motors, actuators, pumps, valves, regulators, sensors, cameras, and temperature controllers.
• Product Lifecycle Knowledge: Thorough understanding of all phases of the product development lifecycle, including design control processes (specifications, design reviews, risk analysis), transfer to manufacturing, and field reliability tracking.
• Preferred Skills and Experience
• Exceptional written and verbal c

Benefits

Additional Information

Changing the definition of sequencing isn't just our tagline - it's a commitment to game-changing advances in the field of genomics. Fueled by equal parts scientific vision and determined passion, we are delivering unprecedented innovation to short-read sequencing technologies and transforming how genomic information is accessed. You will feel the 10x difference the moment you enter our offices and labs. There's a dynamic energy here, and we're looking for the best of the best to be a part of it. We are seeking talented professionals excited to build new technology that advances scientific research while growing their career within a dynamic, supportive environment.

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