Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or equivalent
At least one engineering internship in industry
Ability to work independently while adhering to safety standards
Excellent documentation, organization, and communication skills
Must live within a 30-minute commute of San Carlos
Responsibilities
Design mechanical systems, fixtures, and tooling for lab operations
Build, test, and iterate on prototypes
Install, maintain, and troubleshoot lab instrumentation and equipment
Produce and maintain drawings, bills of materials, and design documentation
Source parts and manage fabrication with vendors and machine shops
Collaborate with the lab team to identify automation opportunities
Adapt to various tasks as needed for company success
Benefits
Opportunity for hands-on experience and skill development
Equity options in the company
Full-time in-person role in a dynamic environment
Potential for significant learning and growth in a startup setting
Full Job Description
About The Role
We are looking for a Mechanical Engineer to design, build, and maintain the hardware our lab runs on. You will work directly with our lab and operations teams in San Carlos, turning manual bench processes into reliable automated systems.
This is a hands-on role. You will spend time at a workbench and in the lab. If you like owning a problem from sketch to working hardware, this is a good fit.
You are a good fit for this role if you are rigorous, smart, and above all hard-working.
Application Requirements:
Your cover letter should give clear examples of the following:
An instance in which you demonstrated an exceptional work ethic
Something you designed and built yourself
What you worked on during your industry internship, and what you delivered
This job is not 9-5
This is an opportunity to work very hard, learn a lot, and develop skills that will serve you well throughout your career
This is not an opportunity to focus on work life balance
Who You Are:
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or an equivalent field
At least one engineering internship in industry
Ability to work independently while maintaining safety standards
Excellent documentation, organization, and communication skills
Live within a 30 minute commute of San Carlos
Nice to Haves:
Proficiency with CAD such as SolidWorks or Fusion 360
Experience with machining, 3D printing, and design for manufacturing
Lab automation, liquid handling, or robotics experience
Python scripting or embedded programming ability
Prior experience in biotech or another regulated environment
Prior experience at a startup
Responsibilities:
Design mechanical systems, fixtures, and tooling that support lab operations
Build, test, and iterate on prototypes
Install, maintain, and troubleshoot lab instrumentation and equipment
Produce and maintain drawings, bills of materials, and design documentation
Work with vendors and machine shops to source parts and manage fabrication
Partner with the lab team to identify manual processes worth automating
Whatever else is needed for the company to succeed
Details:
This is a full-time in-person role in San Carlos, CA
The compensation range for this role is $120,000-150,000 along with equity options in the company and benefits
