Associate Mechanical Engineer

Centrillion is creating transformative genomic technologies leveraging engineering and biochemistry breakthroughs to accelerate discovery and reveal the real genome that has thus far been obscured by its complexity and the limitations of existing technologies. Our team of scientists and engineers is committed to making a new generation of genomic technologies accessible and affordable for a multitude of previously unapproachable apps. Centrillion is backed by venture capital and strategic investors and is located at Palo Alto, CA, at the innovation center of Silicon Valley and close to Stanford University.

Centrillion Biosciences is seeking an Associate Mechanical Engineer to assist in the development of innovative packaging and assembly for our medical devices.

Principal Responsibilities and Duties:

• Work under a Senior Engineer as part of a team driving products through their lifecycle including concept generation, prototyping, component and device assembly, testing and breadboard.

• Help generate creative solutions to design problems and demonstrate their feasibility by considering factors such as risk, reliability, manufacturability.

• Assist the Senior Engineer and other members of the Engineering Team in transitioning concepts into products using solid modeling tools, defining requirements, selecting materials and processes.

• Assist in request for quoting duties, interacting with suppliers and manufacturers, and documenting the development process.

• Help implement root cause analysis, design failure modes to root cause, and help develop quick, effective solutions

• Coordinate with others in a multi-disciplinary team environment including electrical, mechanical, chemistry, laboratory software, industrial design, and controls.

• Help in verification and validation activities through prototype testing and requirement verification

• Assist in assembling, testing and maintaining in-house assembly and packaging systems

• B.S. in mechanical engineering or associate degree in mechanical engineering.

• 1-2 years of experience is preferred, preferably in a medical device environment.

• Excellent problem solving and analytical skills and be able to learn quickly in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

• Strong working knowledge of Solid Works Software is desirable.

• Some hands-on experience on fast prototyping tools, additive manufacturing and/or 3D printing is a plus.

• Experience in machine shop practices, practical use of tools, and ability to do machining and construction of fixtures and breadboard instruments is a plus. 

• Ability to work in a fast-paced and multi-disciplinary team environment is a must.

• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Must be detail oriented, highly motivated, and focused on results.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.