Tittle : Senior Mechanical Engineer
Location: Santa Clara, CA
Contract Length: 06 Months
Work Schedule: 40hr/Week
Job Description:
The Senior Mechanical Engineer will play a vital role in driving innovation for our next-generation instrumentation. We are looking for someone that exhibits a high degree of motivation, independence, and resourcefulness to help us develop solutions to novel DNA Sequencing and automation challenges in a fast-paced and collaborative environment.
Core Responsibilities:
Work on the end-to-end mechanical design and development of mechanical sub-systems including electro-mechanical, pneumatic, fluidic, and thermal components.
Collaborate with engineers from other disciplines (electrical, consumables, materials) to define and manage all critical technical interfaces for your module.
Develop novel mechanisms for automated reagent and flow cell loading, clamping, and sealing, ensuring reliability over repeated use.
Architect and design thermal control systems, including the specification and integration of heating/cooling elements, sensors, condensation control, and heat management.
Serve as the owner of your sub-system during integration, verification, and troubleshooting activities, working directly with the Systems Integration team.
Conduct cross-functional design reviews, driving alignment and resolving technical trade-offs between mechanical design, consumables, materials, and assay requirements.
Drive the technical execution for sub-systems, manage timelines for your design deliverables, and contribute to the overall project plan.
Create and maintain all design documentation for your sub-systems, including detailed CAD models, drawings, and specifications.
Contribute to the technical strategy for the future integrated system, providing data-driven recommendations on architecture and technology choices based on your sub-system's performance.
Present technical progress, data, and design trade-offs to the broader project team and key stakeholders, clearly articulating the rationale and impact of engineering decisions.
Who You Are:
(Required)
PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Bioengineering, or a related discipline with at least 1 years of relevant industry experience; or a Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Bioengineering, or a related discipline with at least 2 years of relevant industry experience; or a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Bioengineering, or a related discipline with at least 4 years of relevant industry experience.
Demonstrated deep, hands-on expertise in the design, development, and testing of complex mechanical, electro-mechanical, and pneumatic systems, preferably for life science or diagnostic instrumentation.
Demonstrated hands-on expertise in thermal management and the design of precision temperature control systems.
Experience developing fluidics systems and their interfaces including pumps, valves, tubing, sensors, and material selection.
You possess strong proficiency in 3D CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks) for detailed design and the creation of manufacturing drawings.
Expertise designing components for a variety of manufacturing processes (e.g., machining, injection molding, 3D printing).
Creative and resourceful problem-solver, with the ability to troubleshoot complex issues at the interface of hardware, software, and chemistry.
Proficient with common machine shop tools, as well as test and measurement equipment; proficient with rapid prototyping technology such as 3D printers, laser cutters, CNC mills/lathes, etc; and
Demonstrated level of proficiency with Python, LabVIEW, or similar tools for device control and data acquisition.
Preferred:
You have experience using simulation tools (CFD, FEA) to guide design decisions.
You have previously worked on the development of next-generation sequencing (NGS) or other genomics instrumentation.
You have experience working in a regulated product development environment
You have demonstrated strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to communicate technical knowledge in a clear and understandable manner, especially to non-experts; you excel at problem-solving skills and the ability to work under ambiguous situations.
You have excellent organizational skills, including the ability to efficiently evaluate, prioritize and handle multiple changing projects and priorities; you complete work in a timely, accurate and thorough manner.
EEO:
“Mindlance is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of – Minority/Gender/Disability/Religion/LGBTQI/Age/Veterans.”