Mechanical Engineer - Instrumentation
Mechanical Engineer - Instrumentation
Centrillion Bioscience is creating transformative genomic technologies leveraging engineering and biochemistry breakthroughs to accelerate discovery and reveal the real genome that has thus far been obscured by its complexity and the limitations of existing technologies. Our team of scientists, engineers and business professionals is committed to making a new generation of genomic technologies accessible and affordable for multitude of previously unapproachable applications in healthcare, scientific research, agriculture and consumer genomics. Centrillion’s Molecular Vision Laboratory (MVL) is a leader in identification of genetic mutations in vision disorders. Centrillion is backed by venture capital and strategic investors and has operations in Silicon Valley, CA, Portland, OR and in Asia Pacific.
Centrillion is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to assist in the development of innovative genomic research instrumentation for performing various biochemical reactions and signal detection/analysis.
Responsibilities:
- Work as part of a team driving products through their lifecycle including concept generation, prototyping, component and device assembly, extensive testing.
- Help generate creative solutions to design problems and demonstrate their feasibility by considering factors such as risk, reliability, manufacturability.
- Assist the Project Lead and other members of the Engineering Team in transitioning concepts into products using solid modeling tools, defining requirements, selecting materials and processes.
- Assist in request for quoting duties, interacting with suppliers and manufacturers, and documenting the development process.
- Help implement root cause analysis, design failure modes to root cause, and help develop quick, effective solutions.
- Coordinate with others in a multi-disciplinary team environment including electrical, mechanical, chemistry, laboratory, software, industrial design, and controls.
- Help in verification and validation activities through prototype testing and requirement verification.
Qualifications:
- BS or MS degree in mechanical engineering or similar.
- 1-2 years of experience is preferred, preferably in a medical device environment.
- Excellent problem solving and analytical skills and ability to learn quickly in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
- Strong working knowledge of SolidWorks software is desirable.
- Hands-on experience on fast prototyping tools, additive manufacturing and/or 3D printing is a plus.
- Experience in machine shop practices, practical use of tools, and ability to do machining and construction of fixtures and breadboard instruments is a plus.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced and multi-disciplinary team environment is a must.
- Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Must be detail oriented, highly motivated, and focused on results.