Position: Research Engineer, Req#: ROCGJP

Location: Santa Clara, CA (100% Onsite only)

Duration: 12+ Months Contract

Job Description:

Our Systems Technology group 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.

Key Accountabilities :

• 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

Education and Experience:

• 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 a 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