Research Engineer (Mechanical)

Research Engineer (Mechanical)
Santa Clara CA-Onsite role
1 Year extendable

Job summary & Responsibilities

• Our Systems Technology group a part of Roche Sequencing Solutions is focused on creating and advancing technologies to significantly enhance DNA sequencing workflows push system performance and promote sustainability.
• We are seeking an enthusiastic team-oriented engineer to join the effort. As an Engineer you will tackle a variety of tasks and projects that will help us advance our technology and hardware related to our next-generation DNA sequencing systems.
• Your efforts will cover many aspects related to the fabrication assembly and testing of custom devices fixtures breadboards and prototypes.

Specific responsibilities may include:

• Using equipment and techniques such as CNC milling/machining laser cutting and 3D printing to create and modify parts
  Operating repairing and maintaining various lab equipment and instruments including custom systems
• Conducting various microfabrication-related activities such as cleaning substrates using photolithography equipment etching and bonding
  Fabricating and assembling microfluidic and microfluidic devices and systems
• Testing characterizing and optimizing device and system performance
  Collecting data documenting observations and helping to analyze and interpret results
• Utilizing various types of metrology instruments to characterize parts and evaluate manufacturing methods
• Collaborating with other scientists and engineers to generate test plans protocols and reports

Must have Qualifications:

• The ideal candidate shall exhibit a high degree of motivation ingenuity and resourcefulness to help us solve problems invent new technology and develop cutting-edge products. The candidate should also have
• 1-5 years of industry experience fabricating parts assembling devices or instruments performing tests and troubleshooting systems
• A Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering Chemical Engineering Bioengineering or similar discipline
• A solid understanding of engineering fundamentals
• The ability to work independently with little to no supervision
• A meticulous mindset
• A positive friendly proactive attitude and a passion for science and technology.
• A desire to learn and be challenged
• Experience with Solidworks and CAM software
• Experience with fabricating assembling and testing electro-mechanical and fluidic systems
• Experience working in a cleanroom