Mechanical Engineer

Mechanical Engineer ROCGJP00041185

• Hourly pay: $40-$50/hr
• Worksite: Leading biotechnology company (Santa Clara, CA 95050 - Onsite)
• W2 Employment, Group Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement Savings Program, PSL
• 40 hours/week, 12 Month Assignment

A leading biotechnology company is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to support the development of next-generation consumable fluidic devices for an innovative single-molecule DNA sequencing platform. This role will contribute to flowcell manufacturing, process development, component testing, mechanical characterization, and engineering support activities while collaborating closely with senior engineers and cross-functional teams.

Mechanical Engineer Responsibilities:

• Support the development and manufacturing of consumable fluidic devices by performing flowcell manufacturing, assembly, process development, and assisting senior engineers with SolidWorks design activities.
• Perform dimensional and mechanical measurements, surface metrology, component testing, quality inspections, visual inspections, and data analysis to evaluate product performance and ensure quality standards are met.
• Prepare samples for external analysis, document test results, generate reports, and support engineering investigations and development activities.
• Manage component and subcomponent inventory, prepare and receive shipments, and maintain laboratory materials and engineering resources to support ongoing projects.
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to execute multiple laboratory and manufacturing activities while supporting project timelines and continuous product development.

Mechanical Engineer Qualifications:

• 0-2 years of professional engineering experience; hands-on laboratory, manufacturing, or engineering internship experience is preferred.
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related engineering discipline.
• Proficiency with SolidWorks, Microsoft Excel, Google Sheets, or equivalent engineering software.
• Experience supporting mechanical testing, manufacturing, process development, laboratory experiments, or product development.
• Knowledge of microfabrication, microfluidics, materials science, or fluidic device development is preferred.
• Familiarity with metrology equipment, microscopy, or surface characterization techniques is preferred.
• Strong organizational, communication, and teamwork skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced engineering environment.

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