Senior Mechanical Engineer, Early R&D

Our client a world leader in biotechnology and life sciences is looking for a "Sr Mechanical Engineer Early R&D" based out of Santa Clara CA.

Job Duration: Long Term Contract (Possibility Of Extension)

Pay Rate : $70/hr on W2

We are seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to design and develop advanced DNA sequencing instrumentation. This hands-on role focuses on building and integrating electro-mechanical fluidic thermal and pneumatic systems to ensure high performance reliability and scalability of next-generation platforms.

We do NOT need any kind of specialty in fluidics/microfluidics but experience with life science instrumentation is still very much preferred.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and develop mechanical sub-systems (electro-mechanical fluidics thermal pneumatic)
  
• Create solutions for automated loading sealing and system integration
  
• Develop and optimize thermal control systems
  
• Collaborate cross-functionally with electrical materials and systems teams
  
• Lead design reviews integration testing and troubleshooting
  
• Maintain CAD models engineering drawings and documentation
  
• Drive timelines technical decisions and innovation for system architecture
  

Qualifications:

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering Bio engineering or related field (BS/MS/PhD with relevant experience)
  
• Strong hands-on experience in mechanical system design and testing (life sciences/diagnostics preferred)
  
• Expertise in fluidics thermal systems and precision engineering
  
• Proficiency in 3D CAD (e.g. SolidWorks) and manufacturing methods
  
• Experience with prototyping tools and lab instrumentation
  
• Knowledge of Python LabVIEW or similar tools for testing and data acquisition
  

Preferred:

• Experience with NGS/genomics instrumentation
  
• Familiarity with CFD/FEA simulation tools
  
• Experience in regulated product development environments
  

If interested please send us your updated resume at

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