Senior R&D Mechanical Engineer
Senior R&D Mechanical Engineer
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11-05-2025
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About Us
Fluxergy is a rapidly growing in vitro diagnostics company innovating on the cuttingedge of laboratory testing. Were developing the first and only multimodal pointofcare platform that enables molecular clinical chemistry immunoassay and hematology testing on the same system.
Our platform spans many markets including the clinical veterinary and food safety industries. We are seeking selfmotivated problem solvers who are excited to help decentralize traditional laboratory infrastructure.
At the core of our companys identity is a strong foundation in engineering. We take great pride in our commitment to critical thinking and pragmatic problemsolving through a modular and systemic perspective. We hold the conviction that transparent communication coupled with the flexibility to adjust to evolving scenarios and the willingness to venture beyond familiar territories is crucial to both our success and yours.
Our product: the Role
As a Sr. Mechanical Engineer you will play a pivotal role in an expanding R&D team applying your expertise in mechanical design to develop the next generation of microfluidic consumables for our multimodality invitro diagnostic system. You will thrive in a dynamic environment balancing multiple projects with agility embracing a failfast approach to accelerate learning and refinement. Your work will span both R&D labs and the production floor collaborating across disciplinesincluding microfluidic and process engineers assay development scientists software electrical and mechanical engineersto drive meaningful advancements in diagnostic testing.
If youre the kind of person who likes to learn new stuff solve tough problems and work with a bunch of smart motivated peoplewed really like to meet you.
Team culture:
Positive
Proactive
Accountable
Team oriented
Continuous learner
Great communicator
Build strong working relationships
Contribute to a productive team culture
What You Will Do
- Lead the design and development of complex microfluidic consumables with multiple integrated components including blisters heaters valves and fluidic networks from concept to launch while managing technical risks.
- Make critical design decisions assessing tradeoffs downstream risks and feasibility to optimize performance cost and manufacturability.
- Develop and execute Design of Experiments (DOE) and comprehensive test plans to validate functional performance reliability and scalability.
- Utilize CAD software (SolidWorks) for detailed 3D modeling engineering drawings and tolerance analysis supporting rapid prototyping through 3D printing CNC machining laser cutting lamination and injection molding.
- Design for injection molding overmolding bonding and precision molding ensuring robust highquality and scalable manufacturable parts.
- Apply expertise in fluidic product design including microfluidics MEMS and assay workflows (PCR electrochemistry cytometry immunoassay).
- Conduct failure analysis and implement design modifications to address performance issues leveraging datadriven problemsolving.
- Collaborate crossfunctionally with Manufacturing Platform and Assay Development teams to optimize designs for usability and scalability.
- Prepare and contribute to FDA 510(k) submissions ensuring compliance and influencing product design decisions.
- Mentor and guide junior engineers fostering an innovative and collaborative work environment while managing multiple projects efficiently.
What Youll Need to Have
- BS or MS in Mechanical Engineering Plastics Engineering Technology or a related field (MS preferred).
- 7 years of industry experience or 5 years with a Masters degree specifically in developing and sustaining multicomponent consumable PointofCare devices in the life sciences industry.
- Proven experience successfully bringing medical devices through the FDA 510(k) process and preparing regulatory documentation.
- Expertise in Design of Experiments (DOE) for optimizing product performance and reliability.
- Proficiency in SolidWorks GD&T and CAD software for 3D modeling design iteration and tolerance analysis.
- Strong understanding of the full Product Life Cycle including design methodologies validation processes risk assessments and implementation.
- Extensive experience designing plastic parts and assemblies for manufacturing by injection molding overmolding bonding lamination laser cutting and precision molding.
- Ability to analyze design tradeoffs and conduct feasibility analysis evaluating options based on performance cost and manufacturability.
- Expertise in fluidic product design with knowledge of fluid dynamics microfluidic systems and MEMS technologies.
- Strong problemsolving skills and the ability to work independently in a fastpaced technically challenging environment.
- Experience with data analysis tools (e.g. Matlab Python JMP) for decisionmaking and test platform development.
Interview Process
Our interview processes my differ slightly from roletorole; however most of our interviews will follow a similar pattern:
Recruiter Interview
Hiring Manager interview
Onsite Interview
Decision
We are an earlystage company and may change our interview process from timetotime but our hope is everyone who interviews with us has a positive experience even if an offer isnt presented.
Benefits
Excellent Medical/Dental Benefits
99% medical benefit premiums paid by Fluxergy and covers employee partner and dependents
100% dental and vision premiums paid for employee partner and dependents
100% Life Insurance premiums paid for the employee
Work Life Balance Minded Time Off
15 paid vacation days
2week paid winter break
7 company paid holidays
5 paid sick days
A Work Culture Which Believes in Promoting from Within
Wear lots of hats / accelerate your career growth!
We are a flat organization by design lots of visibility!
Many of our current leaders started their career with Fluxergy!
Salary Range: $135000 $145000/yr
Additional Information
Fluxergy is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity marital status age disability national or ethnic origin military service status citizenship or other protected characteristic.
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Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
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