Job Description
- Hourly pay: $40-$50/hr
- Worksite: Leading biotechnology company (Santa Clara, CA 95050 - Onsite)
- W2 Employment, Group Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement Savings Program, PSL
- 40 hours/week, 12 Month Assignment
A leading biotechnology company is seeking a
Mechanical Engineer to support the development of next-generation consumable fluidic devices for an innovative single-molecule DNA sequencing platform. This role will contribute to flowcell manufacturing, process development, component testing, mechanical characterization, and engineering support activities while collaborating closely with senior engineers and cross-functional teams.
Mechanical Engineer Responsibilities:- Support the development and manufacturing of consumable fluidic devices by performing flowcell manufacturing, assembly, process development, and assisting senior engineers with SolidWorks design activities.
- Perform dimensional and mechanical measurements, surface metrology, component testing, quality inspections, visual inspections, and data analysis to evaluate product performance and ensure quality standards are met.
- Prepare samples for external analysis, document test results, generate reports, and support engineering investigations and development activities.
- Manage component and subcomponent inventory, prepare and receive shipments, and maintain laboratory materials and engineering resources to support ongoing projects.
- Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to execute multiple laboratory and manufacturing activities while supporting project timelines and continuous product development.
Mechanical Engineer Qualifications:- 0-2 years of professional engineering experience; hands-on laboratory, manufacturing, or engineering internship experience is preferred.
- Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related engineering discipline.
- Proficiency with SolidWorks, Microsoft Excel, Google Sheets, or equivalent engineering software.
- Experience supporting mechanical testing, manufacturing, process development, laboratory experiments, or product development.
- Knowledge of microfabrication, microfluidics, materials science, or fluidic device development is preferred.
- Familiarity with metrology equipment, microscopy, or surface characterization techniques is preferred.
- Strong organizational, communication, and teamwork skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced engineering environment.
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