Research Engineer

  • Santa Clara, CA
  • Posted 19 hours ago | Updated 19 hours ago

Overview

On Site
Depends on Experience
Contract - W2
Contract - 12 Month(s)

Skills

Mechanical Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Bioengineering
DNA sequencing
Solidworks

Job Details

Research Engineer

Santa Clara, CA, USA, - Onsite Position - Local candidates

Contract: 12 Months

Job Summary & Responsibilities

Our Systems Technology group, a part of client Sequencing Solutions, is focused on creating and advancing technologies to significantly enhance DNA sequencing workflows, push system performance, and promote sustainability. We are seeking an enthusiastic, team-oriented engineer to join the effort. As an Engineer, you will tackle a variety of tasks and projects that will help us advance our technology and hardware related to our next-generation DNA sequencing systems.

Your efforts will cover many aspects related to the fabrication, assembly and testing of custom devices, fixtures, breadboards and prototypes. Specific responsibilities may include:

  • Using equipment and techniques such as CNC milling/machining, laser cutting and 3D printing to create and modify parts
  • Operating, repairing and maintaining various lab equipment and instruments, including custom systems
  • Conducting various microfabrication-related activities such as cleaning substrates, using photolithography equipment, etching and bonding
  • Fabricating and assembling mesofluidic and microfluidic devices and systems
  • Testing, characterizing and optimizing device and system performance
  • Collecting data, documenting observations and helping to analyze and interpret results
  • Utilizing various types of metrology instruments to characterize parts and evaluate manufacturing methods
  • Collaborating with other scientists and engineers to generate test plans, protocols and reports

QUALIFICATIONS

The ideal candidate shall exhibit a high degree of motivation, ingenuity and resourcefulness to help us solve problems, invent new technology and develop cutting-edge products. The candidate should also have

  • 1-5 years of industry experience fabricating parts, assembling devices or instruments, performing tests and troubleshooting systems
  • A Bachelor s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Bioengineering or similar discipline
  • A solid understanding of engineering fundamentals
  • The ability to work independently, with little to no supervision
  • A meticulous mindset
  • A positive, friendly, proactive attitude and a passion for science and technology.
  • A desire to learn and be challenged

The ideal candidate should also have

  • Experience with Solidworks and CAM software
  • Experience with fabricating, assembling and testing electro-mechanical and fluidic systems
  • Experience working in a cleanroom
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