Principal Mechanical Design Engineer

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Roche Sequencing Solutions is expanding with a Principal Mechanical Design Engineer to lead the mechanical design, development, characterization, and integration of cutting-edge sequencing systems and advanced automation equipment. These systems encompass various subsystems such as fluidic, mechatronic, pneumatic, thermal, optical, and electrical components.

The Principal Mechanical Design Engineer will play a vital role in driving innovation for a highly automated DNA sequencing pipeline and other diagnostic applications.  We are looking for someone that exhibits a high degree of motivation, independence, and resourcefulness to help us develop solutions to novel DNA Sequencing and automation challenges in a fast-paced and collaborative environment.

The Opportunity

• You will be responsible for the mechanical design of custom fluidic components, assemblies, and subsystems

• You will oversee the prototyping and testing of mechanical and electromechanical designs

• You will define and refine requirements and specifications

• You will be responsible for selecting and evaluating off-the-shelf components

• You will help with other critical functions including subsystem and system level assembly, testing and troubleshooting, as well as analyzing data, writing reports and presenting results.

• You will work closely with other engineers and scientists on integration efforts and provide guidance/oversight to other team members, consultants, contractors, and vendors.

Who You Are:
(Required)

• You have a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline with at least 7 years of relevant industry experience; OR a Master's degree with at least 4 years of relevant industry experience

• You have a minimum of seven years of relevant industry experience designing, building, and/or supporting life science equipment and/or fluidic automation systems.

• You have demonstrated experience designing and implementing complex, high performance, fluidic systems utilizing custom manifolds with pumps, valves, sensors, temperature control elements, and other components; and demonstrated experience designing components and systems for handling reagents used in life sciences and diagnostics

• You have contributed significantly to the design and development of at least two automated fluidic systems, or similar, from feasibility through manufacturing; You have experience developing products in a regulated environment

• You have a solid understanding of physics and engineering fundamentals and demonstrated success working in multidisciplinary team environments

• You have a high degree of expertise in expertise in SolidWorks for mechanical design; Solidworks PDM or similar document management tools

• You are proficient with common machine shop tools, as well as test and measurement equipment; proficient with rapid prototyping technology such as 3D printers, laser cutters, CNC mills/lathes, etc; and proficient with Python, LabVIEW, or similar tools for device control and data acquisition

Preferred:

• You have demonstrated strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to communicate complex technical knowledge in a clear and understandable manner to a multidisciplinary team.

• You have experience designing automation systems and related mechanisms using both electric and pneumatic actuators

• You have proficiency with FEA simulations in SolidWorks Simulation

• You have proficiency in GD&T

• You have a strong understanding of chemistry, biological assays, and sequencing technology

This is an on-site position based in Santa Clara, CA.
Relocation benefits are not being offered for this role.

The expected salary range for this position based on the primary location of Santa Clara, CA is $110,500 - $205,500.  Actual pay will be determined based on experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other job-related factors permitted by law.  A discretionary annual bonus may be available based on individual and Company performance.  

This position also qualifies for the benefits detailed at the link provided below.
Benefits

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