Mechanical Engineer
Centrillion Biosciences 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 Biosciences is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to assist in the development of innovative manufacturing instrumentation for fabricating next generation genomic microchips. Our leading-edge genomic microchips are made in a Class 100 cleanroom, conforming to ISO and GMP standards, resulting in a superior product capable of delivering fast and accurate genomic information to scientific researchers as well as medical professionals.
Responsibilities and Duties:
- Work as part of a team driving products through their lifecycle including concept generation, prototyping, component assembly, extensive testing.
- Help generate creative solutions to design/performance problems and demonstrate their feasibility by considering factors such as risk, reliability, manufacturability.
- Lead 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 that includes electrical, mechanical, chemistry, laboratory, software, industrial design, and controls.
- Help in verification and validation activities through prototype testing and requirement verification.
Qualifications:
- MS degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent.
- 2+ years of experience is strongly preferred, preferably in a medical device or semiconductor manufacturing environment.
- Strong working knowledge of SolidWorks software is required.
- Exposure to fluidics control, motion control, automation, etc. considered a plus.
- Experience in machine shop practices, practical use of tools, and ability to do machining and construction of fixtures and components is a plus.
- Excellent problem solving and analytical skills and ability to learn quickly in a dynamic environment.
- Ability to work in a diverse 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.
- Knowledge of Mandarin is desirable