Mechanical Engineer
Mechanical Engineering | Santa Clara, CA | Full Time, Contract, and Temporary | From $65.00 to $75.00 per hour
Job Description
Mechanical Engineer ROCGJP00040405
- Hourly pay: $65-$75/hr
- Worksite: Leading biotechnology company (Santa Clara, CA 95050)
- 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 consumable fluidic devices for next-generation DNA sequencing technology. This role focuses on hands-on engineering support across manufacturing, testing, and process development activities in a fast-paced R&D environment.
Mechanical Engineer Responsibilities:
- Support flowcell manufacturing, process development, and assembly activities to meet project needs.
- Assist senior engineers with SolidWorks design and engineering documentation.
- Perform dimensional and mechanical measurements, including data analysis, reporting, and surface metrology characterization.
- Conduct component testing, quality checks, and visual inspections to ensure performance and reliability.
- Prepare samples for external analysis and manage component/subcomponent inventory, including shipping and receiving.
Mechanical Engineer Qualifications:
- 0-2 years of professional or hands-on lab experience in engineering or related fields.
- Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related discipline.
- Experience or familiarity with SolidWorks, Microsoft Excel, and/or Google Sheets.
- Exposure to microfabrication, microfluidics, materials science, or metrology/microscopy equipment is preferred.
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