Tech 3, Mechanical Engineering

Position : Mechanical Engineering

Location : Milpitas, CA

Duration : 6 Months

Total Hours/week : 40.00

1^st Shift

Client : Medical Devices Company

Job Category : Engineering/Technical

Level of Experience : Entry Level

Employment Type : Contract on W2 (Need US Citizens or GC Holders or GC EAD or OPT or EAD or CPT)

Note:

Pay rate $55.93/hr

Job description

Responsibilities:

• Act as the liason between scientists and engineers to architect, define requirements, and design functionality for the next generation single cell hardware and automation platforms.
• Conceptualize, design, prototype, test, analyze, and document all Product Development phases for Client's single cell capture hardware and automation platforms.
• Design and lead single cell workflow experiments in the lab from sample preparation, cartridge capture, and library preparation sequencing.
• Hands-on mechanical prototyping, assembly, and iteration of new concepts and designs.
• Experience with python, electromechanical instrumentation, and motion control systems.
• Identify and propose technological and engineering improvements to new and existing automation product lines.
• Coordinate with cross-functional internal teammates to deliver on-time and quality products.
• Present concepts, designs, and data in a clear and concise manner to an audience with a diverse technical background.
  

Required Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Biomedical Engineering or a related discipline, with a minimum of 5 years industrial experience or equivalence.
• Expertise on commercially available automation platforms (Operons, Hamilton, Tecan, etc.) and at least one commercial product launch from feasibility, through development and product support and sustaining.
• Solid fundamental understanding of molecular biology, biochemistry, and mechanical engineering.
• Demonstratable experience and knowledge of complex mechanical and mechatronic systems in a professional setting.
• Expertise with python as it relates to molecular biology automation and scientific electromechanical instrumentation.
• Experience in Failure Modes and Effect Analysis (FMEA), Design Verification and Validation, and design documentation of electromechanical hardware solutions.
• Self-motivated, able to prioritize and execute tasks in a timely manner, keen attention to details.
• Able to work well and communicate in a team environment with members of varying technical backgrounds.