Mechanical Design Engineer II
Santa Clara, USA IT development
Job description
The Position
As a Mechanical Design Engineer II at Roche Sequencing Solutions, you will be instrumental in the design, development, characterization, and integration of advanced automation and processing equipment. These systems encompass various subsystems such as fluidic, mechatronic, pneumatic, thermal, optical, and electrical components. You will play a vital role in driving innovation for a highly automated DNA sequencing pipeline and other diagnostic applications.
Some key responsibilities for this role include:
Defining and refining requirements and specifications
Creating system and subsystem architecture
Designing custom components, mechanisms, modules and subassemblies
Selecting and evaluating components
Subsystem and system level assembly, testing and troubleshooting, as well as analyzing data, writing reports and presenting results.
Work closely with other engineers and scientists on integration efforts and provide guidance/oversight to other team members, consultants, contractors, and vendors.
Qualifications
The ideal candidate shall exhibit a high degree of motivation, independence, and resourcefulness to help us develop solutions to processing, manufacturing, and testing needs in a fast-paced environment.
The candidate must also have:
A Bachelor’s degree, or higher, in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience
A minimum of two years of relevant industry experience designing, building, and/or supporting life science equipment and/or fluidic automation systems. Candidates with exceptional aptitude and experience from other fields or disciplines will also be considered
Experience designing automation systems and related mechanisms using both electric and pneumatic actuators
A solid understanding of physics and engineering fundamentals
A positive, proactive attitude, and a strong passion for science and engineering
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Proficiency in CAD for mechanical design and FEA simulations (SolidWorks experience required)
Proficiency with common machine shop tools, as well as test and measurement equipment
Proficiency with rapid prototyping technology such as 3D printers, laser cutters, CNC mills/lathes, etc.
Proficiency with Python, LabVIEW, or similar tools for device control and data acquisition
Preferred
Contributed significantly to the design and development of at least one automated milli- and/or micro-fluidic system, or similar, from feasibility through manufacturing
Experience designing systems for handling reagents used in life sciences and diagnostics
Experience designing and implementing complex, high performance, milli- and/or micro-fluidic systems utilizing custom manifolds with pumps, valves, sensors, temperature control elements, and other components
Demonstrated success working in multidisciplinary team environments
Proficiency with Solidworks PDM or similar document management tools
Experience with design control under ISO standards
Proficiency in GD&T
Understanding of chemistry, biological assays, and sequencing technology
Relocation benefits are not offered for this role. The expected salary range for this position based on the primary location of Santa Clara, CA is $86,275 and $111,650. 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 here: Benefits
Who we are
At Roche, more than 100,000 people across 100 countries are pushing back the frontiers of healthcare. Working together, we’ve become one of the world’s leading research-focused healthcare groups. Our success is built on innovation, curiosity and diversity.
Roche is an equal opportunity employer and strictly prohibits unlawful discrimination based upon an individual’s race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin/ancestry, age, mental/physical disability, medical condition, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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