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.
Job DescriptionCentrillion Biosciences is seeking a full time Mechanical Engineer – Manufacturing Research & Development. The ideal candidate will meet the following requirements.
Responsibilities:
- Design, fabrication and/or procurement and integration of mechanical and fluidic system components
- Equipment & instrument support: troubleshooting, repair, upgrading and testing instruments, components and systems; equipment calibration and maintenance.
- Collaborate with scientists and engineers in other disciplines evaluating component and overall system performance.
- Documentation of work, analysis of data and reporting/presenting results
Qualifications- M.S. degree in Mechanical engineering
- minimum 5 yrs industry experience microelectronics or medical device manufacturing
- Extensive knowledge and experience with electrical and mechanical tools & equipment, automation & systems integration.
- Experience in photolithography and microfluidics a plus.
- Experience with CAD, LabVIEW, MATLAB, Linux.
- Shop tool and equipment use/experience.
- Creative, energetic, goal-oriented
- able to work in a multidisciplinary team environment
- Hands-on attitude and innovative approach to problem solving.
- Excellent interpersonal, collaborative and interdisciplinary teamwork skills
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- She/he will be required to develop additional competencies, and apply practical skills and knowledge to solving a variety of applied technical problems.
Additional InformationAll your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Skills Required
- M.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering
- Minimum 5 years industry experience in microelectronics or medical device manufacturing
- Extensive knowledge and experience with electrical and mechanical tools and equipment
- Experience with automation and systems integration
- Experience with CAD, LabVIEW, MATLAB, and Linux
- Shop tool and equipment use/experience
- Experience in photolithography and microfluidics
- Hands-on attitude, creative and innovative problem solving
- Able to work in a multidisciplinary team environment with excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Documentation of work, data analysis, and reporting/presenting results
What We Do
Centrillion Biosciences develops and commercializes genomic and bioinformatic tools and services for personalized medicine, life sciences research, and bioinformatics. The company specializes in the advancement of synthetic biology through the creation of next-generation DNA chips and applications, including SARS-CoV-2 detection, variant tracking, and whole genome genotyping.









